There Are Endless Mental Health Apps. How Do You Choose the Best Ones?
Several experts look for mental health startups that have conducted rigorous randomized controlled trials. Some of these companies include Ginger, Calm and Woebot.
‘One Front Door’: Headspace Health Launches New Platform Following Merger with Ginger
The product — available January 1 — combines Headspace’s meditation and mindfulness services with Ginger’s coaching, therapy and psychiatry services. It also gives employers insights on their employees' engagement and outcomes.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
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Ginger CEO: ‘It felt like the right time’ for Headspace merger
At CB Insights’ Future of Health Conference, Ginger CEO Russell Glass talked about how the company merged with Headspace to form a $3 billion mental health company and how to scale up a mental health business.
Digital health companies debate: how much can we scale the human element in mental health?
Four digital health leaders debated the role of self care apps, coaches and therapists in mental health during a panel at “What’s Next in Health Care?” While some touted the broader reach of self-guided treatments, others noted it was critical to have a therapist available for patients who need it.
Mental health unicorns Headspace, Ginger merge into $3B company
The two companies will merge to form Headspace Health, which will combine Headspace’s many meditation and wellness exercises with Ginger’s coaching and therapy services. The combined company will have more than 800 employees and a $3 billion valuation.
Ginger expands mental health app to teens
Ginger, a startup that provides therapy, coaching and other mental health services through an app, is expanding its service to teens ages 13-17. The company plans to roll out the service to some of its members starting next month.
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Cigna covers Ginger’s mental health app as in-network benefit
Insurer Cigna plans to cover mental health startup Ginger’s coaching services as a covered benefit. Investors are pouring more funds into mental health startups as they companies and insurers alike look for more ways to meet people’s care needs during a challenging year.
Mental health startup Ginger raises $100M
Ginger, a startup that connects users with mental health coaches and therapists, raised $100 million in funding. The company is shifting to a risk-based model as it expands.
Mental health coaching startup Ginger raises $50M
Ginger, a startup that provides mental health coaching services to its members, raised $50 million in series D funding.