Therapy 2.0: An AI-Powered Science of Language Intervention
By safety and cautiously integrating LLMs in a clinician setting, we have the potential for the ultimate levels of personalization: the perfect words for the right person at the right time.
The Miscalculation of Teletherapy: Why Digital Mental Health Goes Beyond Virtual Sessions
It is time we realize that there is no single panacea for mental health; the need to break down barriers for working families and individuals in rural towns or underserved communities requires we move past a narrow definition of telehealth.
Integrating GLP-1s: How Berry Street is Redefining Nutrition Care
Richard Fu details the company's approach to nutrition therapy and strategy for patients using GLP-1s.
Using a Digital Doorway for Behavioral Health Support in 2023
Behavioral health will continue to take center stage in 2023. It is critical that industry stakeholders collaborate to identify critical mental health needs and leverage available technology to produce meaningful change.
Overcome healthcare staffing shortages with a sound telepsychiatry strategy
Healthcare workers have borne the brunt of pandemic-related stressors. Mental health struggles and burnout have led many to leave the field at a critical time. But having access to virtual behavioral health, especially when in-person treatment options are limited, can help providers and patients cope.
Brightline raises $105M to expand virtual mental healthcare services to diverse populations
The company’s digital on-demand platform, Connect, along with its coaching programs and clinical services—which include behavioral therapy, evaluation, medication support and speech therapy—are now available in all 50 states
Resilience Lab takes another step to expand access to mental health treatment
The mental health tech company, which supports collaboration between therapists to improve outcomes and access, is expanding beyond New York to New Jersey and Connecticut. Its ultimate aim is to provide behavioral health services across the country.
Transforming Clinical Content with Ambient & Generative AI
Sheila Bond, MD, talked about the latest trends regarding integration of AI in healthcare.
Expressable raises $15M to expand access to virtual speech therapy in the home
The Series A financing round was led by F-Prime Capital, with existing investors Lerer Hippeau, NextView Ventures and Amplifyher Ventures also participating. The money will be invested in its platform, hiring additional speech-language pathologists, and partnering with more providers and health plans.
California joins other states trying to reduce wait times for mental healthcare
California's Senate Bill 221, which passed the state legislature with a nearly unanimous vote, requires health insurers across the state to reduce wait times for mental health care to no more than 10 business days.
With $33M in funding, startup looks to broaden access to OCD treatment
NOCD recently closed a $33 million funding round, led by F-Prime Capital. The startup plans to reach more people with OCD to offer exposure and response prevention therapy, a type of therapy that is considered an effective treatment for OCD, but can be difficult to find.
DotCom Therapy snags $13M to expand pediatric teletherapy services
The company, which partners with health systems and schools to provide virtual therapy services for kids, will use the Series A funds to expand. The round was led by New Capital Partners, with participation from LRVHealth and OSF Ventures.
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Enhanced Direct Enrollment: Georgia Access and the Power of Partnership
Across the nation, state-based health insurance exchanges are searching for ways to better serve their communities while making enrollment easier, more personal, and more accessible for everyone.
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.
Lyra valued at $4.6B, plans to build out international presence
Lyra plans to build out its mental health benefits for multinational companies through its existing partnership with ICAS. The company recently passed a $4.6 billion valuation.