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 startup Lyra Health raised $187 million in funding, giving it a post-money valuation of about $2.3 billion. The company also struck a partnership with EAP-provider ICAS, which would expand its mental health benefit to employees in other countries.
The future looks bright for the integrated specialty pharmacy model – for health systems, providers, and most importantly, for patients.
Lyra, a mental health benefits startup that connects employees with therapists, raised $75 million in funding.