{"id":27332,"date":"2024-12-30T09:24:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T15:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/?p=27332"},"modified":"2026-01-06T11:48:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T17:48:22","slug":"should-your-virtual-care-partner-utilize-directly-managed-or-outsourced-providers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/should-your-virtual-care-partner-utilize-directly-managed-or-outsourced-providers\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Your Virtual Care Partner Use a Directly Managed Clinical Network or Outsourced Providers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/should-your-virtual-care-partner-utilize-directly-managed-or-outsourced-providers\/#understanding-directly-managed-vs-outsourced-provider-networks\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Understanding Directly Managed vs. Outsourced Provider Networks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/should-your-virtual-care-partner-utilize-directly-managed-or-outsourced-providers\/#directly-managed-provider-network\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Directly Managed Provider Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/should-your-virtual-care-partner-utilize-directly-managed-or-outsourced-providers\/#outsourced-provider-network\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Outsourced Provider Network<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/should-your-virtual-care-partner-utilize-directly-managed-or-outsourced-providers\/#key-differences-between-directly-managed-and-outsourced-networks\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Key Differences Between Directly Managed and Outsourced Networks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/should-your-virtual-care-partner-utilize-directly-managed-or-outsourced-providers\/#management\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/should-your-virtual-care-partner-utilize-directly-managed-or-outsourced-providers\/#consistency-of-care\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Consistency of Care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/should-your-virtual-care-partner-utilize-directly-managed-or-outsourced-providers\/#training-for-specific-populations\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Training for Specific Populations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/should-your-virtual-care-partner-utilize-directly-managed-or-outsourced-providers\/#the-difference-in-the-virtual-care-experience\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">The Difference in the Virtual Care Experience<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/should-your-virtual-care-partner-utilize-directly-managed-or-outsourced-providers\/#personalized-care\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Personalized Care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/should-your-virtual-care-partner-utilize-directly-managed-or-outsourced-providers\/#cultural-competency\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Cultural Competency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/should-your-virtual-care-partner-utilize-directly-managed-or-outsourced-providers\/#accountability-and-transparency\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Accountability and Transparency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/should-your-virtual-care-partner-utilize-directly-managed-or-outsourced-providers\/#making-the-right-decision-for-your-institution\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Making the Right Decision for Your Institution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"27332\" class=\"elementor elementor-27332\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-dce-background-color=\"#C2D8EC\" class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4ba7e67 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"4ba7e67\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0c4e56f ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"0c4e56f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7ad783 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7ad783\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Key Takeaways<\/h3><ul><li>Virtual care providers rely on either directly managed or outsourced networks, with important differences in <strong>control, customization, and the consistency of care<\/strong> provided to campus communities.<\/li><li>A directly managed clinical network offers<strong>\u00a0training, standardized protocols, and personalized services<\/strong>, ensuring support that aligns with the unique needs of students and institutions.<\/li><li>Focusing on culturally competent care, <strong>directly managed clinical networks better address the needs of diverse student populations<\/strong>, fostering trust and improving engagement with mental health services.<\/li><li>Consistent oversight of directly managed clinical networks <strong>guarantees high-quality care, greater accountability, and better alignment with university goals<\/strong> compared to outsourced networks.<\/li><li>Providing personalized and consistent care through directly managed clinical networks helps <strong>improve student mental health outcomes, driving higher retention rates and academic success<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bf244e6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"bf244e6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb7921b ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"bb7921b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c5fbca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c5fbca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In today&#8217;s rapidly changing higher education environment, the need for quality and timely virtual care is more important than ever. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acha.org\/ncha\/data-results\/survey-results\/academic-year-2024-2025\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Spring 2025 American College Health Association survey<\/a>, more than 3 in 4 students (76%) report experiencing overall moderate or high levels of stress within the last 30 days, highlighting the need for accessible and comprehensive healthcare support.\u00a0<\/p><p>With the increasing need and demand for mental health support and healthcare services among students, choosing the right virtual care partner is paramount. Different solutions offer various services and approaches to care. One variable to consider is whether your virtual care partner has a directly managed clinical network or an outsourced provider network.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eb891c7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"eb891c7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cc2a86 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"7cc2a86\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83cf342 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83cf342\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"understanding-directly-managed-vs-outsourced-provider-networks\"><\/span>Understanding Directly Managed vs. Outsourced Provider Networks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>When evaluating virtual care options, distinguishing between a directly managed provider network and an outsourced network is critical. Let\u2019s take a closer look at what each entails so that you can decide what\u2019s best for your campus community\u2019s unique needs.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-776ac97 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"776ac97\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d8a2890 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"d8a2890\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63cb0e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63cb0e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"directly-managed-provider-network\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Directly Managed Provider Network<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-63e1ee2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"63e1ee2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-adba3d9 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"adba3d9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20c545d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20c545d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A directly managed provider network means that the healthcare professionals your students, faculty, and staff work with are directly employed and overseen by the virtual care company. Behind the scenes, the company is responsible for hiring, credentialing, training, and quality assurance processes. Directly managed clinical networks can tailor services to meet specific population needs, ensuring that care is consistent, culturally competent, and aligned with the college or university&#8217;s mission.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1faaac9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"1faaac9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5d17a3e ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"5d17a3e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80f29f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80f29f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"outsourced-provider-network\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Outsourced Provider Network<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2116bb6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"2116bb6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-00ce2d3 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"00ce2d3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebfb3f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ebfb3f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With an outsourced provider network, the virtual care company relies on providers employed by a third-party company. This approach might offer a larger pool of healthcare professionals. However, since the virtual care company does not manage them, it often results in less control over hiring and training processes. The lack of centralized standards can lead to inconsistencies in the quality of care and limited customization options.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c04770 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"7c04770\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3bd45c3 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"3bd45c3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c40e25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c40e25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"key-differences-between-directly-managed-and-outsourced-networks\"><\/span>Key Differences Between Directly Managed and Outsourced Networks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Choosing between directly managed and outsourced provider networks can significantly impact the virtual care experience for students, faculty, and staff. Here are some key differences:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c141110 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"c141110\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-570cf22 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"570cf22\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8601e42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8601e42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"management\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Management<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-84a8707 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"84a8707\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-23658d4 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"23658d4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f476dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f476dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With a directly managed clinical network, the virtual care company partnered with your school has direct oversight of provider credentialing, background checks, and quality assurance. The company ensures that all providers meet high standards and align with its mission and values. With an outsourced network, the virtual care company may have limited control over these processes. Less insight and oversight of a provider network can lead to potential gaps in quality and consistency.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-193ba9d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"193ba9d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fa6c639 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"fa6c639\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b55870a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b55870a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"consistency-of-care\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Consistency of Care<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3fdedc3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"3fdedc3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9aee3cf ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"9aee3cf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c852a8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c852a8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Directly managed clinical networks can provide consistent, high-quality care because they adhere to standardized protocols and offer continuous training. This clear oversight of providers ensures that your students, faculty, and staff receive a consistent level of care from the platform regardless of the provider they see. All providers can be carefully vetted and training is customized to support and reinforce the use of evidence-based practice.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-630809a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"630809a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79a8496 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"79a8496\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3698445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3698445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"training-for-specific-populations\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Training for Specific Populations<br \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a3e9808 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"a3e9808\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b932316 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"b932316\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6f505b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6f505b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>By partnering with a virtual care company with a network of directly managed providers, your campus gains access to providers trained for the population they support. You can set custom protocols that virtual care providers use for referrals, crisis management, and other specific needs. This level of personalization is often lacking in outsourced networks, and services and care might be more generic and less tailored to your campus\u2019 particular needs.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-31724fc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"31724fc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-16d0f66 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"16d0f66\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65005a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65005a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-difference-in-the-virtual-care-experience\"><\/span>The Difference in the Virtual Care Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-31b6018 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"31b6018\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-755d3bc ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"755d3bc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-551a582 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"551a582\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"personalized-care\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Personalized Care<br \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a4fefff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"a4fefff\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-448e2da ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"448e2da\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6466bd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6466bd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Students, faculty, and staff can expect more personalized care tailored to unique needs with a directly managed provider network. Since providers understand the population\u2019s specific challenges and concerns, your campus community receives effective and meaningful care interactions. Providers can be given specific information about campus resources and protocols and follow-up care plans from providers offer detailed messages to reinforce session content and provide guidance between sessions.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-307e81c ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"307e81c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9122f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a9122f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/qe3j4mwofj.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='qe3j4mwofj']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/qe3j4mwofj\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style> <wistia-player media-id=\"qe3j4mwofj\"><\/wistia-player>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54e7ed7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54e7ed7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Dr. Ginette Archinal, a medical practitioner at Elon University, shares how important it was that the institution worked with a trusted partner for virtual support that focused on quality care.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d294bbd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"d294bbd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-915b09e ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"915b09e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbc05b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbc05b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cultural-competency\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Cultural Competency<br \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bef21be elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"bef21be\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-40a9e65 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"40a9e65\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b3f55e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b3f55e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Directly managed clinical networks are also well equipped to provide focused culturally competent training and closely monitor and track campus access to a diverse provider network. By focusing on the needs of a diverse community, this approach fosters a more supportive and understanding environment for effective care, further empowering students to seek care. Research shows Asian, Black, and Multiracial undergraduates <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/timelycare-virtual-mental-health-services-expand-access-for-minority-college-students-new-peer-reviewed-research-reveals\/?cat=news\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">access virtual mental health support at higher rates<\/a> than expected for their demographics, helping address underserved communities effectively and equitably. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualityinteractions.com\/blog\/culturally-competent-care-in-telehealth\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Cultural competency<\/a> is essential for virtual care provider networks. It builds mutual respect and enhances communication between providers and patients, improving healthcare delivery with services that meet patients&#8217; social, cultural, and linguistic needs.\u00a0<\/p><p>Additionally, a recent TimelyCare survey found that students say the <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/students-stressed-and-anxious-while-higher-education-funding-questions-loom\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">choice of a provider and the provider\u2019s identity\/lived experience<\/a> were the most important factors when seeking professional mental health support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bdd468d ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"bdd468d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c077c5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c077c5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/u0176b5pih.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='u0176b5pih']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/u0176b5pih\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style> <wistia-player media-id=\"u0176b5pih\"><\/wistia-player>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4959cb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4959cb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Western Colorado University student Precious Allen discusses how access to a diverse network of care providers is essential to support.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-05ffaf7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"05ffaf7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43f4ec2 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"43f4ec2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd3fe17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd3fe17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"accountability-and-transparency\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Accountability and Transparency\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7129ebe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"7129ebe\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d172b11 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"d172b11\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e5abd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e5abd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Directly managed clinical networks offer higher accountability and transparency because the virtual care company oversees provider performance and service data. This oversight allows provider management to promptly address issues or concerns, resulting in a more reliable and trustworthy care experience. Plus, <a href=\"https:\/\/healthexpertsalliance.com\/transforming-virtual-care-how-data-\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">data-driven insights are critical<\/a> for improving patient outcomes in virtual practices. One example of a data-driven approach is <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/enhancing-mental-health-care-for-college-and-university-students-with-measurement-based-care\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Measurement-Based Care<\/a>, which enables clinicians to tailor treatment plans, track outcomes, and optimize interventions over time.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d607113 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"d607113\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bdf0a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3bdf0a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/plb7iwnb80.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='plb7iwnb80']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/plb7iwnb80\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style> <wistia-player media-id=\"plb7iwnb80\"><\/wistia-player>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e54197f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e54197f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Chief Care Officer Dr. Bob Booth shares about TimelyCare&#8217;s dedication to delivering high-quality care that positively influences student health outcomes.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3aac355 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"3aac355\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57dacdc ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"57dacdc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-429abc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"429abc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"making-the-right-decision-for-your-institution\"><\/span>Making the Right Decision for Your Institution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/students-stressed-and-anxious-while-higher-education-funding-questions-loom\/?cat=news\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">73% of students<\/a> reporting that mental health support services increase their likelihood of graduating, finding a virtual care partner to fill gaps in care can be a crucial complement to campus resources.<\/p><p>Directly managed provider networks are ideal for delivering consistent, high-quality care that aligns with your institution&#8217;s protocols. While outsourced networks may offer a vast pool of providers, they often lack the direct oversight and control necessary to maintain consistent quality and customization.\u00a0<\/p><p>Ultimately, choosing a virtual care partner with a directly managed provider network offers advantages in management, care consistency, customization, and accountability. By partnering with a company like TimelyCare that leverages a directly managed clinical\u00a0 network, colleges and universities can ensure that their students, faculty, and staff receive high-quality care tailored to their unique needs and aligned with the institution\u2019s protocols and mission.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/lets-talk\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Contact TimelyCare<\/a> today for more information on how our directly managed\u00a0 clinical network can benefit your college or university. Explore the advantages of personalized, consistent virtual care tailored to your institution&#8217;s needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Virtual care providers rely on either directly managed or outsourced networks, with important differences in control, customization, and the consistency of care provided to campus communities. A directly managed clinical network offers\u00a0training, standardized protocols, and personalized services, ensuring support that aligns with the unique needs of students and institutions. 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