About Telepsychiatry
Telehealth, or Telemedicine, is a relatively new way of providing health care from a distance using interactive electronic and telecommunication devices. Since so many people have at least one personal communication device that allows for both audio and visual components, it has become a convenient way of accessing health care.
Telepsychiatry is behavioral healthcare through telemedicine. Since many mental health disorders are diagnosed by reported symptoms, telepsychiatry is particularly suited to mental health care. Telepsychiatry makes mental health care more convenient. It provides more flexibility for busy patients as well as providing faster services in urgent situations.
Telepsychiatry has become a standard of our daily life since the beginning of the COVID pandemic. While all patients new to the practice are required to be seen in person, existing patients are invited to utilize telepsychiatry appointments if preferred to in person appointments. Insurance coverage for telehealth varies by carrier and may not be included in some plans.
Our office policy dictates that all patients must be located within the state of Texas during their telehealth appointments, and that all patients must be seen in person at least once a year, no matter how far from the office they live, or more often if considered medically necessary by our providers.
