The company rolled out new programs, content, interactive tools and videos aimed at addressing family mental health. The offerings seek to fill in gaps in mental healthcare to ensure children and parents get the help they need.
The acquisitions will expand Amwell's virtual care offerings and client base, with SilverCloud Health bringing digital behavioral health programs to its roster and Conversa Health adding text-based patient communications.
Canada has a proud history of achievement in the areas of science and technology, and the field of biomanufacturing and life sciences is no exception.
In an interview, Matthew Warrens, UnityPoint Health’s Managing Director of Innovation, said the health system robustly embraced technology solutions offered by companies within the UnityPoint Health Ventures portfolio to not only support patients but also for the benefit of employees.
SilverCloud Health and Microsoft joined forces, fueled by what they viewed as a serious industry-wide responsibility to be more responsive to the needs of individuals dealing with mental conditions.
With some 60 percent of Americans with behavioral issues failing to receive treatment, SilverCloud’s platform can provide life-saving tools towards wellness.
Panelists at the MedCity Engage conference in San Diego agreed that a growing shortage of mental health professionals mean that technology has a key role to play in improving behavioral health treatment.
B Capital Group led the round but other investors that took part included Other investors include ACT Venture Capital and returning investors, Investec Ventures and AIB Seed Capital Fund, managed by DBIC, NDRC and Enterprise Ireland.
