Teladoc Health Introduces Pediatric, Adolescent and Family Mental Healthcare Through Partnership with Brightline
July 16 2024 - 8:00AM
Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in virtual care,
today announced the availability of comprehensive mental healthcare
for children, adolescents, and their families. The innovative
offering, in partnership with Brightline, is offered through
Teladoc Health’s virtual “front door,” connecting members to the
healthcare they need, and increasing access to mental
healthcare providers specifically trained in pediatric, adolescent
and family mental health.
Supporting members under the age of 18 and caregivers across a
wide range of conditions and degrees of mental health concerns,
this solution will help children and parents better manage mental
health conditions and navigate challenging life experiences while
allowing for simplified contracting and management of a
comprehensive mental healthcare solution for clients.
“As part of our unwavering commitment to deliver trusted care
across the ages and stages of life, we are proud to expand mental
health support for this age group and tap into Brightline’s
comprehensive and responsive model of care, network of specialists,
and robust digital platform to provide this extremely vital service
to our clients and members,” said Teladoc Health Chief Medical
Officer Dr. Vidya Raman-Tangella. “We believe that access to mental
health services earlier in life is a vital first step for younger
generations to take charge of their healthcare journeys.”
There are many barriers to pediatric and adolescent mental
healthcare today. Not only is there a shortage of providers trained
in pediatric and adolescent mental healthcare (14 psychiatrists per
100,000 children), but studies have also found that 60% of
parents are unsure of where to seek help, 50% of parents lack
referrals to treatment, and 40% of adolescents had to contact more
than four in-network providers before obtaining an appointment.
Additionally, upward of 50% of children with a treatable mental
health disorder do not receive treatment today. These challenges
negatively impact access and outcomes for children while placing an
immense burden on parents struggling to find the high-quality care
children need and deserve. In addition, pediatric mental health
conditions also contribute to increasing the total cost of care for
children and household members.
The family-focused approach to mental healthcare offered by
Teladoc Health will address the critical client concern of gaps in
pediatric care not currently being met by other programs in the
market today. Those with access to this program will also be able
to quickly and easily transition into the broader Teladoc Health
ecosystem of care after turning 18.
“Children, teens, and families have unique needs and experiences
that require a specialized approach that acknowledges and addresses
their specific challenges, contexts, and developmental stages,”
said Brightline Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Myra Altman. “We are
excited to be partnering with Teladoc to provide easy access to
Brightline’s high-quality mental care, including digital
support, coaching, therapy, and medication management services to
even more families.”
For more information about Teladoc Health’s pediatric,
adolescent and family mental health offerings for health
plans, click here. To learn more about Teladoc Health’s mental
health offerings for employers, click here.
About Teladoc HealthTeladoc Health empowers all
people everywhere to live their healthiest lives by transforming
the healthcare experience. As the world leader in whole-person
virtual care, Teladoc Health uses proprietary health signals and
personalized interactions to drive better health outcomes across
the full continuum of care, at every stage in a person’s health
journey. Teladoc Health leverages more than two decades of
expertise and data-driven insights to meet the growing virtual care
needs of consumers and healthcare professionals. For more
information, please visit www.teladochealth.com.
About BrightlineBrightline is the world's first
virtual behavioral health solution built to care for kids, teens,
and their families and caregivers with a wide range of common
challenges. A pioneer in pediatric mental health support,
Brightline offers a family-focused approach that combines
evidence-based treatments and innovative care delivery models,
secure technology, and personalized referrals for escalated care
needs. Trusted coaches, therapists, and prescribers support
parents, caregivers, and kids – through every age and stage of life
– so families can thrive. Available nationwide, Brightline is
backed by leading investors KKR, GV (formerly Google Ventures), Oak
HC/FT, and Threshold. Visit: www.hellobrightline.com.
Source: Teladoc Health, Inc. – General
Contact Lou
Serio PR@teladochealth.com +1
202-569-9715
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/31e1677a-c2c3-4f8f-a683-3c0914860149
Teladoc Health (NYSE:TDOC)
Historical Stock Chart
From Aug 2024 to Sep 2024
Teladoc Health (NYSE:TDOC)
Historical Stock Chart
From Sep 2023 to Sep 2024