What You Should Know:
– Kyruus Health, a leader in care access platforms, has announced a significant expansion of the Kyruus Network by integrating virtual behavioral health providers.
– The Kyruus Network enables health plans to expand their dataset, close care gaps, and boost access by making the provider directory actionable.
The Need for Action
The need for accessible behavioral healthcare is undeniable. A survey by the American Psychological Association reveals a stark reality:
- 56% of psychologists report no openings for new patients.
- Wait times for those on waitlists average three months or more.
- Nearly 40% of psychologists report a growing waitlist.
Kyruus Steps Up
Kyruus Health recognizes the crucial role of virtual behavioral health providers in addressing this growing demand. By integrating them into the Kyruus Network, they aim to bridge the gap and make these services more accessible than ever before.
Benefits for Health Plans:
- Expanded data sets: This allows for a more comprehensive understanding of available behavioral health options.
- Closing Care Gaps: Easier connection between patients and the providers they need.
- Increased Access: Actionable provider directories with click-to-schedule functionality empower members to find and access care efficiently.
Positive Impact on Hospitals & Health Systems:
- Addressing Limited Providers & Long Wait Times: The Kyruus Network amplifies provider availability data, helping patients find appointments sooner.
- Boosting Patient Acquisition: Improved visibility for behavioral health services within the network leads to increased patient flow.
Introducing the Network’s New Players:
The expanded Kyruus Network now welcomes over 30,000 virtual behavioral health providers, including:
- Grow Therapy
- Array Behavioral Care
- Bicycle Health
- Brightside Health
- Clarity Pediatrics
- Hopscotch
- Override
- Rula
- Talkiatry
- Talkspace
“Kyruus Health is committed to promoting awareness and accessibility to a diverse range of behavioral health services,” said Gail Airasian, Chief Strategy Officer at Kyruus Health. “Whether it’s counseling, therapy, psychiatric consultations, or medication management, the Kyruus Network, combined with advanced digital capabilities, ensures that behavioral health care is convenient, accessible, and inclusive for all.”
