The Telepsychiatry Advantage
The Telepsychiatry Advantage is a podcast for clinicians who want a clear, practical understanding of how telepsychiatry actually works. As more care moves online, the show breaks down the real considerations behind it—who it works for, where it doesn’t, how to handle risk, what regulations matter, and how to deliver care effectively through a screen. Each episode focuses on what you need to know to make better decisions and avoid common mistakes in a rapidly changing environment.
Your host is Dr. Edward Kaftarian, the founder of Orbit Health, the longest-running telepsychiatry company in the world. He received his psychiatry training at the renowned Johns Hopkins University and holds board certifications in Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine.
The Telepsychiatry Advantage
Getting Started In Telepsychiatry! Here's What Actually Matters
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Telepsychiatry isn't just a "nice to have" alternative anymore—for many patients, it’s becoming the default.
The field is seeing more patients, more clinicians, and more sessions. The issue is that information on how to actually deliver high-quality care using telepsychiatry has NOT kept up. Many clinicians are still relying on outdated practices, which frankly, don't work as well as they could.
That's why I've created The Telepsychiatry Advantage!
A podcast where I'll be sharing EVERYTHING I've learned about this industry over my career—no gatekeeping here. I’ll be pulling the most up-to-date research with real-world experience to break down what actually works in practice and, just as importantly, what doesn’t.
This is our debut episode, but we'll be here every week with new content. Be sure to subscribe so you can stay up to speed with best practices, avoid common issues, and stay sharp as the field continues to evolve!