Joseph Perekupka</a> is the CEO of <a href=https://medcitynews.com/author/jperekupka/"https://freespira.com/">Freespira, the only company to offer a medication-free, FDA-cleared digital therapeutic treatment proven to reduce or eliminate symptoms of panic disorder, panic attacks and PTSD in 28 days. Joe is a proven healthcare leader with over 25 years of commercial experience in multiple leadership and functional medical device and digital health roles. He plays an active role with organizations such as the Digital Therapeutics Alliance and DTx societies, where he maintains co-chair roles that are focused on propelling the DTx industry growth, and is passionate about creating equitable access to care for mental health patients nationwide." /> Joseph Perekupka, Author at MedCity News

Joseph Perekupka

Joseph Perekupka is the CEO of Freespira, the only company to offer a medication-free, FDA-cleared digital therapeutic treatment proven to reduce or eliminate symptoms of panic disorder, panic attacks and PTSD in 28 days. Joe is a proven healthcare leader with over 25 years of commercial experience in multiple leadership and functional medical device and digital health roles. He plays an active role with organizations such as the Digital Therapeutics Alliance and DTx societies, where he maintains co-chair roles that are focused on propelling the DTx industry growth, and is passionate about creating equitable access to care for mental health patients nationwide.

Posts by Joseph Perekupka

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Teletherapy Alone Will Not Solve The Mental Health Access Issue

New mental health treatment tools based on technology work, and outcomes are exceptional. Now health plans must expand coverage so more patients can access these new treatments.

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The $232 Billion Problem: The Price of Overlooking the Impact of Trauma in the U.S.

When we talk about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition fundamentally born from overwhelming experiences that leave a long-term imprint on the body, our mainstream approach often feels stuck in the past.

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The Hidden Administrative Tasks Draining Small Practices

Small practices play a critical role in healthcare delivery, but they cannot continue to absorb ever-increasing administrative demands without consequences.

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The Miscalculation of Teletherapy: Why Digital Mental Health Goes Beyond Virtual Sessions

It is time we realize that there is no single panacea for mental health; the need to break down barriers for working families and individuals in rural towns or underserved communities requires we move past a narrow definition of telehealth.

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The Dangerous Cycle of Anxiety and Diabetes

Effective diabetes management requires a shift from focusing purely on blood sugar levels and weight management medications to embracing the psychological and biological contributors that drive obesity and the disease.

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Shock, Fear and Anxiety – The Complexity of Breast Cancer Beyond Diagnosis

Providers should incorporate mental health screenings as a standard part of cancer care for patients and their loved ones.

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Parenting: The New Mental Health Threat?

A CEO and father of two reflects on the Surgeon General's recent advisory, evolving pressures on today's parents and the impact on mental health.

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Proposed Medicare Codes a Game-Changer for Digital Health

If enacted, the codes will represent the first major step toward broad-based reimbursement for digital therapeutics, and acknowledgement that CMS recognizes the substantial role new digital solutions can provide.

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Why Wait? The Urgency of Accessible PTSD Treatments Now

In our eagerness for innovation, there's a risk that we ignore existing effective, readily-available treatments.