Meeting Health Plan Members Needs With Scalable Mental Health Solutions --

highlights the need for low-barrier mental health treatment approaches, and how online cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) can improve member access and outcomes

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — OPEN MINDS and SilverCloud Health, now part of Amwellhave published a white paper entitled “Meet member needs with scalable mental health care that works.” This new resource outlines the challenges health plans face in meeting the mental health care needs of their members, and discusses models for scalable solutions to address those needs.

A SAMHSA report noted that 52% of adults with mental illness did not receive treatment in the past year due to barriers in coverage and cost of insurance. An analysis by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) found that 80% of patients with mental health and substance use disorders (MSUD) who visited the emergency department were discharged home, but with instructions to prevent them from returning in the same condition at a later time?

For the growing number of people experiencing mental health needs, health plans must renew and supplement their offerings to incorporate mental health care in new, scalable ways. When used as a preventative tool, the SilverCloud platform reduced emergency department visits by 5%, lowering costs for members and payers. Users who complete their SilverCloud programs continue to maintain the health habits they developed with the program with 72% of users continuing to engage with the platform even after completing treatment.

Programs for mental health, chronic conditions, and wellness give users the ability to learn preventive practices, improve provider outcomes and treatment, and reduce costs. Empower clinicians with the necessary resources to care for their patients with the appropriate resources at the time of need, wherever they are in the care continuum.

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This white paper is provided to OPEN MINDS readers for free, courtesy of SilverCloud. Download “Meet member needs with scalable mental health care that worksand learn how platforms that are seamlessly integrated into the continuum of clinical care can improve members’ access to mental health resources that offer real benefits, please Click here.

About SilverCloud Health

SilverCloud Health is the world’s leading digital mental health company, enabling providers, health plans and employers to deliver clinically validated digital medical/therapeutic care that improves outcomes, increases access and scale while reducing costs. The company’s multi-award winning digital mental health platform is the result of more than 18 years of clinical research with leading academic institutions. Today, SilverCloud is being used by more than 500 organizations worldwide to meet the mental health needs of their populations. Global experts have deeply validated the platform through full randomized control tests and real-world data from over half a million SilverCloud users. The platform continues to lead the industry with its effectiveness, engagement, and variety of clinical programs that span the spectrum of mental health needs. Learn more at www.silvercloudhealth.com.

SilverCloud Health was recently acquired by Amwell, a leading global telehealth platform that connects and enables providers, insurers, patients and innovators to deliver greater access to higher quality, more affordable care. The acquisition provides SilverCloud with the opportunity to expand its offering of proven behavioral health care capabilities to further advance the reach and impact of care teams around the world. To know more visit: https://business.amwell.com.

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About OPEN MINDS

OPEN MINDS is a national market intelligence, management consulting and marketing services firm specializing exclusively in the health and human services markets serving consumers with chronic illnesses and complex support needs. OPEN MINDSThe mission is to provide payers, service provider organizations, and technology and scientific companies that serve these consumers with the market and management knowledge necessary to improve their organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more at www.wiseminds.com.

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