Key Highlights
- New partnership provides tailored digital mental health resources to over 20,000 teenage Medicaid members through BeMe’s platform.
- BeMe platform offers personalized content, skill-building, and 24/7 crisis support, aimed at improving self-esteem and reducing anxiety and depression among teens.
- Dr. Kristyn Greifer and Nicki Tessler highlight the importance of this collaboration in enhancing mental health access for Virginia’s youth.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “We are excited to partner with BeMe Health and offer this much-needed mental health resource to our teen Sentara Health Plans members,” – Dr. Kristyn Greifer, Chief Medical Officer at Sentara Health Plans
- “This fantastic collaboration with Sentara Health Plans represents a significant step forward in supporting the mental health of Virginia’s youth,” – Nicki Tessler, PsyD, MBA, CEO and Co-Founder at BeMe Health
SoHC's Take
This strategic alliance between Sentara Health Plans and BeMe Health is a promising development in addressing the complex mental health needs of teenagers, particularly those under Medicaid. The combination of Sentara’s extensive healthcare network and BeMe’s innovative digital platform can potentially set a new standard for mental health care accessibility, especially in reaching adolescents who often face barriers in obtaining such services. This collaboration not only supports the well-being of young individuals but also underscores the growing recognition of mental health as a critical component of overall health, especially in younger populations.
