Virtual Group Therapy Enables Geisinger To Treat More Patients And Maintain Care Continuity

Virtual Group Therapy Enables Geisinger To Treat More Patients And Maintain Care Continuity

Geisinger's behavioral health department addressed the surge in demand for adult psychotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic by introducing virtual group therapy through telemedicine. Facing extended wait times for individual psychotherapy, the rural health system implemented Microsoft Bookings for Groups, enabling secure scheduling and management of virtual therapy sessions. This initiative not only ensured service continuity but also increased capacity, offering 16 virtual groups and accommodating 172 patients weekly. Wait times significantly decreased compared to individual psychotherapy, enhancing accessibility. Geisinger successfully integrated remote providers, leveraging telemedicine to scale mental health support. The approach highlights the effectiveness of group therapy and telemedicine in meeting growing behavioral health needs.

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Geisinger's behavioral health department addressed surging demand for psychotherapy during the pandemic by implementing virtual group therapy via telemedicine. Using Microsoft Bookings for Groups, the system ensured secure scheduling and management of virtual sessions. This approach not only maintained service continuity but also increased capacity, offering 16 virtual groups and accommodating 172 patients weekly. Wait times significantly decreased compared to individual psychotherapy, highlighting the success of group therapy and telemedicine in meeting growing behavioral health needs. The initiative also facilitated the integration of remote providers, enhancing accessibility and scalability.


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