Headway is building a new mental healthcare system everyone can access by removing the barriers faced by providers, health plans, and the patients they serve.“We know that broadening our network to serve Empire members is pivotal to our mission to make care more accessible, and this expansion signifies an important step toward continuing to make that mission a reality.” “We’re excited to be entering a partnership with Empire BlueCross BlueShield to increase access to diverse, equitable, and affordable mental healthcare for New Yorkers,” said Harry Ritter, founder and CEO, Alma. Members can also work with Alma’s Client Matching team for a more personalized experience at no extra cost. They can search New York therapists across diverse backgrounds, and filter by age, gender, specialty, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, therapeutic style, and specific concerns to ensure they find the perfect fit. Members interested in behavioral health services can now search Alma’s free directory to find an in-network provider who fits their schedule and meets their needs. Empire’s commercial members can now access Alma’s providers at in-network rates. Alma makes it easy for people to find mental healthcare by helping providers accept insurance and build thriving private practices.“The pandemic put pressure on the system, and it became very clear that we needed to identify creative solutions to meet the demand – that’s where our work with Alma, Headway, NOCD, and Ophelia comes into play, and we’re thrilled to make these options more accessible for more New Yorkers.” “Behavioral health has an impact on nearly every aspect of our day-to-day lives, and as we work to support the whole health of our members, it’s important that we’re offering options to support these needs as well,” said Jordan Vidor, Regional Vice President, Provider Solutions, Empire BlueCross BlueShield. 1 To eliminate barriers to care and improve access, Empire has added Alma, Headway, NOCD, and Ophelia to the company’s network, all offering virtual options for behavioral healthcare. A study from Mental Health America reported that in New York more than 58% of adults with a mental illness did not receive treatment, ranking New York 42 out of 50 states for this measure. NEW YORK-( BUSINESS WIRE)-Today, Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) is announcing a suite of innovative companies that are joining the Empire provider network as the company works to respond to the growing needs for behavioral healthcare services in New York.
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