I provided expert commentary on the impact of the reclassification of clinical degrees on the behavioral healthcare field for Ashleigh Hollowell’s Behavioral Health Business article.
Dr. Vernig provided feedback for Ashleigh Hollowell’s Behavioral Health Business article about how the SUD treatment industry can learn from oncology about treating substance use using a chronic illness management approach.
Morgan Gonzales from Addiction Treatment Business discussed Dr. Vernig’s recent presentation alongside Dr. Suzette Glasner, Chief Scientific Officer at Pelago and Rose Bromka, COO at Boulder Care at the Autism and Addiction Treatment Forum in Chicago.
Stigma, characterized by negative attitudes, stereotypes, and discrimination towards individuals with mental illness and substance use disorder, poses a significant obstacle to recovery and societal well-being.
Dr. Vernig provided substance use disorder treatment industry insights alongside Dr. Suzette Glasner, Chief Scientific Officer at Pelago and Rose Bromka, COO at Boulder Care in this panel at Behavioral Health Business’ Autism and Addiction Treatment Forum.
Dr. Vernig was interviewed by Morgan Gonzales from Addiction Treatment Business, where he discussed how Recovery Centers of America had positioned themselves for growth with quality programs and strong fundamentals.
At the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Dr. Vernig gave this virtual presentation to a large group of behavioral health professionals at the International Employee Assistance Professionals Association.
The growth of the retail and pharmacy divisions of CVS Health has been staggering, and CVS Health’s other moves in the healthcare industry have positioned it to be a disruptive force. Over the past ten years, they have been positioning themselves to become a vertically integrated healthcare provider. Ownership of a large health insurance company will allow CVS Health to compete in new ways, and their market presence in pharmacy and basic healthcare services will set them apart from others in the insurance industry.
A growing concern in the healthcare field is the pace at which information about diseases and treatments is expanding. As this problem deepens, multiple suggestions for better managing the myriad information available to medical professionals have been made.
Dr. Vernig reviews the history of telehealth services, from its first applications its modern use to deliver mental health services, in this invited article for the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. He reviews the literature demonstrating similar clinical outcomes satisfaction on behalf of both the patient and provider, when compared to in-person services.