Key Highlights
- Nationwide coverage for Medicare Part B beneficiaries.
- Serves 130 million covered lives with comprehensive telemental health services.
- Addresses critical mental health needs, including elevated suicide risk and substance use disorder.
- Rapid appointment availability, with sessions scheduled in 48 hours or less.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quote
- “We’re proud to offer Medicare Part B beneficiaries access to Brightside Health’s suite of services and meet the substantial need among seniors for timely, high-quality mental health care across the full spectrum of needs.” — Brad Kittredge, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Brightside Health
SoHC's Take
Brightside Health’s achievement of serving 100% of Medicare Part B beneficiaries nationwide marks a significant milestone in telepsychiatry. With the mental health crisis among seniors and the evident shortage of providers, Brightside Health’s comprehensive services are filling a crucial gap. Their ability to offer rapid, high-quality care across a broad spectrum of mental health needs, including elevated suicide risk and substance use disorder, demonstrates their commitment to addressing these urgent challenges. By leveraging AI and a robust clinician network, Brightside Health sets a new standard for accessible, scalable, and efficient mental health care, benefiting not only patients but also payers, health systems, and hospitals.
