Key Highlights
- Lyra Health expands DBT and Lyra Renew nationwide to address severe mental health issues and substance use disorders.
- Faster access to specialized care: DBT program wait times reduced from months to 8 days.
- Lyra Renew offers comprehensive virtual care for alcohol and substance use disorders with 84% clinical improvement.
- Cost savings for employers: 60% reduction in health plan costs for substance use disorder care.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “Provider shortages coupled with the overwhelming demand for care means that individuals with severe mental health issues often struggle to find timely and appropriate support.” — Dr. Connie Chen, COO and Chief Medical Officer at Lyra Health
- “Our collaboration with Lyra will help ensure more individuals and families are able to access the right level of care, with the right provider.” — Bob Poznanovich, Chief Growth Officer at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
SoHC's Take
The expansion of Lyra Health’s Complex Care outpatient programs highlights the urgent need to address the shortage of specialized mental health providers in the U.S. With innovative solutions like Lyra DBT and Renew, members are receiving faster, more effective treatment for high-acuity needs. This is particularly crucial as traditional healthcare systems struggle with long wait times and lack of accessibility for severe mental health and substance use disorders. The cost savings for employers are a testament to the effectiveness of evidence-based mental health care in reducing both clinical symptoms and overall healthcare expenses.
