Senators Target Talkspace and BetterHelp in Probe Over Data Sharing With Big Tech
Three U.S. Senators—Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Ron Wyden (D-OR)—have launched a high-profile inquiry into the data practices of two major digital...
Kristine Bashore: Steering Caron’s Future in Addiction and Mental Health Care with Vision and Experience
Kristine Bashore is no stranger to Caron. Over her more than 20-year career at the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment provider, she has donned...
Billions Lost in Healthcare Payments: How Value-Based Care and Financial Transparency Can Transform the Patient Experience
The healthcare payment landscape in the United States is complex and fraught with financial challenges. Despite the rise of value-based care patient financial experience—a model focused on improving patient...
Talkspace and Mindpath Health Deal Talks Collapse Amid Turbulence in Virtual Behavioral Health Market
Talkspace Inc. (Nasdaq: TALK), a prominent virtual-only behavioral health provider, recently became the subject of speculation concerning a possible talkspace mental health acquisition by...
Talkspace’s Strategic Pivot: Unlocking Growth Through Government-Backed Health Plans Mental Health Programs and Value-Based Care
Talkspace Inc. (Nasdaq: TALK) is at a critical inflection point, preparing to broaden its reach beyond its traditional direct-to-consumer (D2C) mental health services. Central...
U.S. Faces Widespread Mental Health Clinician Shortage
Approximately 130 million Americans live in regions experiencing a mental health clinician shortage, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). These areas, designated as...
