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December 19, 2022 Behavioral Health Business
“We have created a virtual care platform to have all of the evidence-based services needed for high-quality care that a patient would find in traditional brick and mortar settings — but we bring the care to them,” Dr. Arthur Robin Williams, Ophelia Health’s chief medical officer, said in a statement. “It is incredibly convenient. And our patients love our clinicians because they feel generally cared for.”
April 12th, 2023 MedCity News
Patients with opioid use disorder are more likely to stick with their treatment plan when offered buprenorphine via telemedicine, according to a new study. The study involved 1,378 patients, and their 180-day treatment retention rate was 56.4%.
March 30th, 2023 Cision PR Newswire
Ophelia Drafts Former Babylon, Omada Execs in Leadership Team Expansion. "We're honored to welcome Lexie and Chris to the Ophelia team. Both will have an immediate impact as we work to make lifesaving treatment accessible to more patients, especially those in underserved rural and Medicaid populations who need us most," said Zack Gray, Ophelia co-founder and CEO.
August 4th, 2020 The New York Times
“Bringing this into the home may not be quite as robust and nuanced as in-person care,” but it is necessary, Dr. Williams, Ophelia’s medical director said. “The U.S. has 40,000 to 45,000 people dying from opioid overdoses every year,” he continued. “We haven’t done anything at the level needed, and it’s been 20 years.”
Press releases
July 28, 2023
Urine Drug Screening in a Telehealth Setting for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
JAMA Network
May 9, 2023
DEA Extends Telehealth Flexibilities 6 Months in a Win for Behavioral Health Advocates
Behavioral Health Business
May 9, 2023
Major telehealth changes are being postponed after a public outcry
Fast Company
April 17, 2023
Telehealth Supports Opioid Use Disorder Patient Retention in Treatment
mHealth Intelligence
April 14, 2023
Ophelia, CareSource, Gateway: Investing in Community Can ‘Start Moving the Needle’ on SUD Treatment
Behavioral Health Business
April 12, 2023
Study: More Opioid Addiction Patients Stay in Treatment When Offered Buprenorphine via Telemedicine
Cision PR Newswire
April 12, 2023
Study: More OUD Patients Stay in Treatment When Offered Buprenorphine via Telemedicine
MedCity News
April 7, 2023
Ophelia Adds to C-Suite; Brightline Taps New Chief Clinical Officer
Behavioral Health Business
March 30, 2023
Ophelia Drafts Former Babylon, Omada Execs in Leadership Team Expansion
Cision PR Newswire
March 21, 2023
MedCity News
March 21, 2023
Fast Company
December 20, 2022
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Healthline
December 19, 2022
Virtual MAT Sees Much Higher Retention Than Industry Averages, Companies Find
Behavioral Health Business
December 16, 2022
Yale teams with tele-health provider to battle opioid addiction
New Haven Biz
November 23, 2022
Expanding Treatment Options for Opioid Use Disorder with Ophelia Founder Zack Gray
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