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BraveHealth presents telehealth model for faster access to mental health care
Summary
BraveHealth told the Behavioral Health Advisory Board it uses SMS links and a clinician‑led model to reduce barriers to care, and said its approach yields faster first appointments and lower readmission rates.
Representatives from BraveHealth described the company's telehealth model and referral workflow to the Behavioral Health Advisory Board on Sept. 22.
Alex Jerezas, who said he oversees BraveHealth's work in Florida and other states, and local representative Yomaira Perea explained the company’s emphasis on reducing technological hurdles for patients. Jerezas said BraveHealth avoids an app‑download model and instead sends patients an SMS with a link to consent and join a session.
“We text the patient a link, they click that link, it opens up a browser, they sign their consent…
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