We will weep if by 2032 we haven't solved the neglect, stigma and lack of attention surrounding mental health and wellness, Dr. Klasko argues. He talks with Holly Maloney, an investor with General Catalyst, and Mark Frank, the CEO and co-founder of SonderMind, about entrepreneurial initiatives to address the inequities that plague healthcare today. They plan a different future to help people thrive, and swap songs on Episode #3. This episode is sponsored by General Catalyst.
Summary
Health Assurance Podcast: Entrepreneurial Initiatives to Address Healthcare Inequities
In the Health Assurance podcast's third episode, sponsored by General Catalyst, Dr. Steve Klasko, Holly Maloney, and Mark Frank discuss their vision for healthcare in 2032 and how they plan to tackle inequities plaguing the industry. Dr. Klasko argues that neglect, stigma, and insufficient attention towards mental health and wellness require urgent action.
SonderMind: Closing the Healthcare Access Gap
Mark Frank, CEO and co-founder of SonderMind, shares his motivation behind creating the mental health company on the podcast. He emphasizes better access to mental health care for everyone, regardless of insurance status. SonderMind's unique approach involves interacting with both patients and therapists to provide high-quality mental and behavioral wellness care for all.
Personalized Care Delivery: Using Data and Technology
SonderMind aims to deliver personalized care by using data and technology to empower the actual therapy itself. The company plans to implement passive and active assessment protocols and self-care offerings to ensure better mental and behavioral wellness for all. They are also exploring models of having patients own their data and using blockchain DAO and tokenization to benefit from their data.
Closing Thoughts: Equitable Access to Care
SonderMind's CEO, Mark Levin, shares that the company is committed to ensuring that all providers are in-network with major insurance plans to provide equitable access to care. They want to bridge the healthcare access gap by delivering high-quality mental and behavioral wellness care to everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status. Levin also shares his go-to song for when he feels down - Everyday People by Sly and the Family Stone.
Overall, the podcast highlights the urgent need for better mental health and wellness care, with initiatives like SonderMind paving the way for closing the healthcare access gap and delivering personalized care to everyone.
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This episode aired on 10/04/2022 and can be listened here.
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