What You Should Know:
– Vitalic announced the launch of its innovative geriatric behavioral health platform, designed specifically to address the often overlooked mental health needs of older adults.
– Launching with $4M in seed funding from Redesign Health and Medicare Advantage payor VNS Health (a national home- and community-based health care payor/provider), Vitalic focuses on providing comprehensive and integrated care that prioritizes the unique challenges and vulnerabilities of seniors.
A Growing Need for Specialized Care
With 25% of adults aged 65 and older experiencing mental health issues like depression and anxiety, the need for accessible and effective behavioral health services for seniors is critical. Unfortunately, a staggering 63% of this population does not receive adequate treatment. Ageism, mental health stigma, and a lack of specialized geriatric care contribute to this disparity, leading to poorer health outcomes and increased healthcare costs.
Vitalic aims to change this by offering a comprehensive, team-based approach to geriatric behavioral health. Partnering with VNS Health, a leading home- and community-based healthcare nonprofit, Vitalic is committed to improving member outcomes and reducing the total cost of care for Medicare Advantage Plans and risk-based providers.
Vitalic Geriatric Behavioral Health Platfom Features
By addressing the behavioral health needs of seniors, Vitalic’s geriatric behavioral health features:
- Specialized Geriatric Treatment: Vitalic’s team of geriatric-trained psychiatrists, therapists, and coaches provides specialized care tailored to the unique needs of older adults. This approach addresses issues like misdiagnosis, drug interactions, and ageism, which often hinder effective treatment.
- Team-Based Care: A collaborative approach ensures that patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care from a team of professionals, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and support coaches.
- Proactive Patient Engagement: Utilizing a proprietary platform with AI/ML-based analytics, Vitalic identifies high-risk members and proactively engages them in personalized care plans. Telehealth, secure chat, and tailored content further enhance accessibility and participation.
“Every day, our skilled clinical teams overcome enormous challenges in delivering high-quality patient and member care to older adults with complex, complicated care needs. Vitalic empowers them with senior-focused expertise to directly transform key barriers standing between these members and their best possible health,” said Dan Savitt, President and CEO of VNS Health. “Vitalic’s innovation and expertise in behavioral health, the most overlooked element of whole-person care, allow us to provide specialized mental health care not previously accessible to our members, while reducing total cost of care.”
