Dr. Jennifer Potter is the executive director of UT Health San Antonio program called Be Well Texas, which is funded by the state to address substance abuse disordersUT Health San Antonio said Friday it is partnering with a Seattle-based health care technology company to provide free counseling services and support groups through a mobile app for people with substance use disorders, including those who are underinsured and uninsured.
“Substance misuse doesn’t care where you work, what you do or what insurance you have,” said Daniela Tudor, CEO and co-founder of WEconnect Health Management. “We need to make the best solutions and services available to people in a way that works for them.”More Texans received help to pay ACA premiums than ever before, but those benefits won't last long
Drug overdose deaths have reached a historic high during the pandemic. More than 104,000 Americans died due to a drug overdose in the 12-month period ending in September 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Between when a patient wakes up until they go to their appointment there are a lot of opportunities to give up on recovery, Potter said. But with an app they are able to log in whenever it is convenient. “You’re helping that person get to the care that much faster,” Potter said.UT Health doctor wins national pitch competition for developing fully implantable blood pump
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