Spring Health's Latest Offering Tackles the
Social Determinants of Health, Breaking Down Barriers to Mental
Healthcare Access
NEW
YORK, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring
Health, the leading global mental health solution for employers and
health plans, today announced its groundbreaking Community Care
solution. This initiative furthers the organization's mission to
advance mental health equity by addressing the social determinants
of health (SDOH) that impact mental health, such as food
insecurity, unsafe living conditions, childcare challenges and
more. The Spring Health platform integrates over 500,000 verified
community resources across all 50 states – including food banks,
government programs, and non-profit organizations. By screening and
connecting individuals to local resources and experts, Spring
Health's Community Care solution provides whole-person support
tackling the social and economic factors that influence health
outcomes.
Today, 45% of adults face unmet social needs such as secure
access to food, housing, transportation and education. Working
individuals, particularly women of color, LGBTQ+ individuals and
lower-wage earners, are among those impacted. Despite
available resources, many struggle to find appropriate support,
determine eligibility, or overcome the stigma of seeking
assistance.
Members start their Community Care journey with a dynamic mental
health assessment that screens for essential, social needs. Based
on the results, members may receive a recommendation in their
personalized care plan to connect with relevant local resources.
Members can receive personalized assistance through Spring Health's
team of experienced Community Care Advocates or access self-service
options. Employers and partners receive comprehensive aggregated
reporting, including utilization data and confirmation of members'
engagement with community-based organizations. Trend data will also
analyze the impact of addressing unmet social needs on
productivity, absenteeism, and clinical outcomes.
"For nearly a decade, we've provided precise,
culturally-responsive access to care, localized support, and
prioritized affordability and cost transparency," said Robin Lloyd, Chief Product Officer at Spring
Health. "Our Community Care solution addresses the social
determinants of health (SDOH) and continues our investment in
mental health equity, ensuring everyone has fair and equal access
to mental health support."
Spring Health's digital solutions deliver a 4.1x net positive
ROI. 89% of patients achieve reliable improvement in or
recovery from depression or anxiety across various demographics.
The Community Care solution will deepen and expand this progress
even further.
Elisha Engelen, Aon's Vice
President of Health Transformation emphasized the importance of
addressing social determinants of health to improve overall
well-being: "Spring Health has a pulse on the market by looking
upstream at the mental health crisis. It's critical to have the
ability to explore what is hindering an individual's ability to
achieve and maintain well-being. Something as basic as a person's
ZIP code can impact their mental health outcomes and that's an
equity concern."
The interconnection of social, physical and mental health is
clear. Individuals with unmet social needs have a higher
prevalence of mental and physical health conditions, increased
emergency department visits, and higher overall healthcare costs.
Barriers such as access, funding, cultural stigma and
discrimination contribute to mental health inequities across the
U.S., leading to nearly half a trillion dollars in avoidable costs
through 2024.
"We are always looking for better ways to support our community
of team members so they can take care of patients and their
families," said Daniel Abad, VP of
Total Rewards & Chief Engagement Officer from Wellstar. "Since
partnering with Spring Health, we have seen increased awareness of
mental health importance and higher engagement with the resources
we provide. Spring Health's new Community Care Solution is
incredibly needed, and I look forward to seeing how it helps us
cater to the diverse needs across our organization and further our
community's well-being."
Spring Health now offers centralized access to high-quality
mental health care and confidential connections to local resources
for individuals and families. By expanding access to community
resources, Spring Health continues to drive positive outcomes for
its partners.
About Spring Health
Spring Health is the leading, global behavioral health solution
proven to change people's lives and deliver net-positive financial
return for organizations. Through Spring Health's Precision Mental
Healthcare, individuals and families are connected with
personalized interventions and compassionate, culturally-responsive
mental health care. Certified by the Validation Institute for
demonstrating net savings for customers, Spring Health also equips
global business leaders with intelligent technology, real-time
insights, and clinical expertise to support diverse and evolving
organizational needs.
Today, more than 10 million people worldwide have access to
Spring Health. We're trusted by leading employers, health plans and
channel partners, including Adobe, Bumble, Delta, General Mills,
Moda Health, Wellstar, and Guardian, to drive cultural impact at
scale. For more information, please visit
www.springhealth.com.
Media contact: Press@springhealth.com
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