Tag: innovation

 
Student in wheelchair using telehealth for a mental health appointment

8

Apr

AI-Powered Mental Health Support: How Technology Is Transforming Student Counseling

Ancillary Coverages, Student Health, Value-Added Benefits

Mental Health Support for Students

The Growing Demand for Mental Health Support
The pressures of academic life, social challenges, and global uncertainties have led to a rise in mental health concerns among students. While many University counseling centers are well staffed, others struggle to keep up with demand, leading to long wait times and overburdened staff. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), mental health issues in young adults have increased significantly in recent years. To bridge this gap, universities are turning to telehealth and AI-powered solutions that supplement traditional counseling methods and extend support to more students.

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Young doctor waving to virtual care patient through laptop

12

Feb

Improving Accessibility to Health Services Through Technology

Ancillary Coverages, Risk Management, Student Affairs, Value-Added Benefits

Access to healthcare is a critical component of student well-being, yet many face barriers such as geographic limitations, financial constraints, and a lack of awareness about available resources. For international students and those studying far from home, these challenges can feel especially daunting. Technology is transforming the way students engage with healthcare, breaking down barriers and making essential services more accessible than ever before. 

At Academic HealthPlans, we prioritize innovative solutions that improve student health outcomes. Our own data shows that when students were asked what they would have done had they not had access to our telehealth platform, an overwhelming 70% said they would have done nothing. This highlights the critical role technology plays in ensuring students get the care they need. 

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24

Sep

Future State Technology: How Digital Product Management is Transforming Student Health

International Students, Risk Management, Student Affairs, Student Health

There’s no surprise that when it comes to technology, there are changes and advances almost daily. At AHP, we like to stay 10 steps ahead of the game to ensure that we provide our clients excellent service with the latest technology to best serve their students. We take pride in anticipating every possible outcome so our clients feel confident in our ability to manage any issue that might arise.

We sat down with our very own, Mike Stack, IT Digital Product Manager extraordinaire here at AHP to weigh in on the progression of our technology system as it pertains to student health.

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