The Latest

Dr. Hossam Mahmoud

Dr. Hossam Mahmoud
Dr. Hossam Mahmoud, Medical Director at Regroup, is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist. He earned his Medical Degree and Masters of Public Health at the American University of Beirut. Dr. Mahmoud worked as a Medical Officer at the World Health Organization before completing his residency training at Northwestern University in Chicago. He has practiced psychiatry in both the United States and rural Canada. He is passionate about providing services to underserved populations. He has held academic appointments at Tufts University School of Medicine in Massachusetts and Rush University in Illinois.
Find me on:

Recent Posts

Reducing the Treatment Gap for LGBT Mental Health Needs

Posted by Dr. Hossam Mahmoud on Dec 7, 2019 12:02:00 PM

Dr. Hossam Mahmoud, along with Emile Whaibeh and Emily L Voght, have published their newest peer-reviewed article in The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research: Reducing the Treatment Gap for LGBT Mental Health Needs: the Potential of Telepsychiatry

Read More

Tags: Publications

American Journal of Psychiatry Interview with Dr. Hossam Mahmoud

Posted by Dr. Hossam Mahmoud on Dec 6, 2019 3:04:00 PM

Fiona Fonseca, MD, of the American Journal of Psychiatry Residents' Journal, recently interviewed Hossam Mahmoud, MD and Omar Elhaj, MD about the benefits and challenges of working as a Telepsychiatrist.  Happy Listening!

Read More

Tags: Regroup Blog

Pritzker Signs APA's Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model Into Law

Posted by Dr. Hossam Mahmoud on Sep 24, 2019 3:11:20 PM

Illinois is First State to Require Coverage of Collaborative Care Codes

Originally published in Psychiatric News by the American Psychiatric Association:

Illinois’ new collaborative care law is a powerful example of the impressive impact that close collaboration between APA and its district branches and state associations can bring for physicians and patients. Last month, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB 2085, Coverage of the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model. The language includes APA’s model legislation, requiring private insurers and Medicaid in Illinois to cover collaborative care CPT codes. With the strong support of the Illinois Psychiatric Society (IPS), Illinois is now the first state in the nation to enact a law requiring the coverage of collaborative care codes that will increase access to mental health care for patients in primary care settings.

Read More

Tags: Publications, Regroup in the News

Case Study | OSF Healthcare | Using Tech to Enhance Rural Access

Posted by Dr. Hossam Mahmoud on May 15, 2019 9:59:56 AM

 

Dr.. Hossam Mahmoud of Regroup and Luke Raymond of OSF Healthcare with the iPoster from their presentation. 
Read More

Tags: Publications, Downloads

Telepsychiatry: Implications for Psychiatrist Burnout and Well-being

Posted by Dr. Hossam Mahmoud on Feb 28, 2019 4:21:00 PM

Abstract

Physician burnout and stress have reached alarming levels. Psychiatrists are at risk of experiencing burnout due to emotional stressors related to the nature of the clinical work, occupational hazards, changing nature of service delivery, and increasing administrative pressures. Currently, little is known about the impact of telepsychiatry on psychiatrist well-being and burnout. This Open Forum examines potential benefits and challenges of telepsychiatry with regard to psychiatrist stress and burnout. It also discusses the broader implications of telepsychiatry for psychiatrist well-being.

Read More

Tags: Publications

Overcoming Barriers to Larger-Scale Adoption of Telepsychiatry

Posted by Dr. Hossam Mahmoud on Feb 12, 2019 4:28:00 PM

Abstract

Despite the staggering physical, economic, and societal costs of mental health conditions in the United States, there continues to be a significant gap in mental health service, as access lags behind the demand for them. The uneven distribution of mental health service providers contributes to this gap, making it necessary to incorporate novel approaches to the delivery of mental health services. Telepsychiatry has proven to be one of the more innovative approaches for improving access to mental health services. This article focuses on six challenges that have historically impeded larger-scale adoption of telepsychiatry: limited training, limitations of existing research, security and technology issues, clinical practice challenges, licensure, and reimbursement restrictions. The article discusses recent developments, ongoing advances, and future directions to overcoming these barriers. [Psychiatr Ann. 2019;49(2):82–88.]

Read More

Tags: Publications

Telepsychiatry: Outgrowing Old Challenges

Posted by Dr. Hossam Mahmoud on Jul 20, 2018 11:10:01 AM

The mental health field continues to experience a significant service gap. Despite an increase in demand for psychiatric services, access to care continues to lag. In this context, telepsychiatry, defined as the use of information and communication technologies to provide mental health services remotely via videoconferencing, has emerged as a method to enhance access to care. A large body of evidence supports the use of telepsychiatry as an effective, acceptable, and cost-efficient method of health care delivery that is equivalent to face-to face care.

Read More

Tags: Publications

Addressing Safety Issues in Correctional Telepsychiatry

Posted by Dr. Hossam Mahmoud on Apr 20, 2018 11:37:42 AM

Degree of service gap in correctional settings

A large percentage of inmates struggle with mental health conditions. However, access to appropriate psychiatric care within correctional settings has been limited due to a variety of factors, including the shortage of clinicians, the geographic locations of correctional settings, and financial issues. In addition, there are staffing and security requirements that can cause delays to care. 

Read More

Tags: Regroup Blog

Telepsychiatry: an Innovative Approach to Addressing the Opioid Crisis

Posted by Dr. Hossam Mahmoud on Mar 29, 2018 9:22:00 AM

Telepsychiatry: an Innovative Approach to Addressing the Opioid Crisis

Abstract:

Read More

Tags: Publications

Expanding Telepsychiatry to Combat the Opioid Crisis

Posted by Dr. Hossam Mahmoud on Nov 9, 2017 3:31:32 AM

The United States has been experiencing an “opioid epidemic” of crippling magnitude that has led the Government on October 26, 2017 to declare the opioid crisis “a public health emergency.”

Read More

Tags: Publications