ONC Announces AI Behavioral Health Care Grants

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has announced new grants aimed at integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into behavioral healthcare. This funding initiative seeks to support projects that leverage AI to enhance mental health services, focusing on early diagnosis, personalized treatment, and real-time patient monitoring. By promoting the use of advanced technologies, ONC aims to address gaps in mental health care and improve outcomes for patients, particularly in underserved communities.

These grants encourage collaboration between technology developers, healthcare providers, and researchers to develop innovative AI solutions that can be implemented in clinical settings. The goal is to create tools that make mental health care more efficient, accessible, and effective. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to harness technology to enhance healthcare delivery and ensure equitable access to high-quality care.

Through these grants, ONC aims to drive significant advancements in behavioral health care, making it more responsive to the needs of patients. The initiative reflects a commitment to using technology to address critical health challenges and improve the well-being of individuals and communities. For more details, visit the Healthcare Dive announcement.