Talkspace Teams Up with Wisdo Health to Tackle Loneliness amongst Older Adults 65+
Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK) announced a strategic partnership with Wisdo Health to address loneliness among adults aged 65+. The collaboration aims to improve mental health access for seniors while reducing healthcare costs. According to data, 40% of individuals aged 65+ identify as lonely, with socially isolated older adults accounting for $1,643 more in annual Medicare spending. Wisdo Health's platform has shown a 28% reduction in depression symptoms through AI-powered peer support and moderated communities. The partnership expands Talkspace's Medicare coverage, now available in 30 states including NY, TX, CA, FL, and OH.
Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK) ha annunciato una collaborazione strategica con Wisdo Health per affrontare la solitudine tra gli adulti di età superiore ai 65 anni. L'obiettivo della collaborazione è migliorare l'accesso alla salute mentale per gli anziani, riducendo al contempo i costi sanitari. Secondo i dati, il 40% delle persone di età superiore ai 65 anni si identifica come sole, e gli anziani socialmente isolati rappresentano una spesa annuale in Medicare superiore di $1,643. La piattaforma di Wisdo Health ha dimostrato una riduzione del 28% nei sintomi depressivi grazie al supporto tra pari alimentato dall'intelligenza artificiale e alle comunità moderate. La partnership amplia la copertura Medicare di Talkspace, ora disponibile in 30 stati tra cui NY, TX, CA, FL e OH.
Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK) anunció una asociación estratégica con Wisdo Health para abordar la soledad entre los adultos mayores de 65 años. La colaboración tiene como objetivo mejorar el acceso a la salud mental para los ancianos, al mismo tiempo que reduce los costos de atención médica. Según datos, el 40% de las personas mayores de 65 años se identifican como solas, y los ancianos socialmente aislados generan un gasto anual en Medicare de $1,643 más. La plataforma de Wisdo Health ha mostrado una reducción del 28% en los síntomas de depresión gracias al apoyo entre pares impulsado por IA y a comunidades moderadas. La asociación amplía la cobertura de Medicare de Talkspace, ahora disponible en 30 estados, incluidos NY, TX, CA, FL y OH.
Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK)는 Wisdo Health와 전략적 파트너십을 발표하여 65세 이상의 성인들 사이의 외로움 문제를 다루기로 했습니다. 이번 협력의 목표는 노인의 정신 건강 접근성을 향상시키고 의료 비용을 줄이는 것입니다. 데이터에 따르면 65세 이상의 40%가 외로운 것으로 확인되었으며, 사회적으로 고립된 노인들은 Medicare에서 연간 $1,643 더 많은 지출을 초래합니다. Wisdo Health의 플랫폼은 AI 기반의 또래 지원 및 조정된 커뮤니티를 통해 우울증 증상이 28% 감소한 것으로 나타났습니다. 이번 파트너십은 Talkspace의 Medicare 범위를 확장하여 NY, TX, CA, FL 및 OH를 포함한 30개 주에서 제공됩니다.
Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec Wisdo Health pour lutter contre la solitude chez les adultes de 65 ans et plus. La collaboration vise à améliorer l'accès à la santé mentale pour les personnes âgées tout en réduisant les coûts de soins de santé. Selon les données, 40% des personnes de 65 ans et plus se déclarent solitaires, les personnes âgées socialement isolées entraînant des dépenses annuelles Medicare supplémentaires de 1 643 $. La plateforme de Wisdo Health a montré une réduction de 28% des symptômes de dépression grâce à un soutien entre pairs alimenté par l'IA et à des communautés modérées. Ce partenariat élargit la couverture Medicare de Talkspace, maintenant disponible dans 30 États, y compris NY, TX, CA, FL et OH.
Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Wisdo Health angekündigt, um die Einsamkeit von Erwachsenen über 65 Jahren anzugehen. Das Ziel der Zusammenarbeit ist es, den Zugang zur psychischen Gesundheit für Senioren zu verbessern und gleichzeitig die Gesundheitskosten zu senken. Laut Daten identifizieren sich 40% der Personen über 65 Jahre als einsam, wobei sozial isolierte ältere Erwachsene jährlich $1,643 mehr an Medicare-Ausgaben verursachen. Die Plattform von Wisdo Health hat eine Reduzierung der Depressionssymptome um 28% durch KI-gestützte Peer-Unterstützung und moderierte Gemeinschaften gezeigt. Die Partnerschaft erweitert die Medicare-Abdeckung von Talkspace, die jetzt in 30 Bundesstaaten einschließlich NY, TX, CA, FL und OH verfügbar ist.
- Partnership expands mental health services access for Medicare beneficiaries in 30 states
- Wisdo Health platform demonstrates 28% reduction in depression symptoms
- Integration provides cost-saving potential by addressing $1,643 additional annual Medicare spending per isolated senior
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This strategic partnership represents a significant market opportunity in the growing Medicare Advantage space. With
The timing aligns with increasing regulatory and public health focus on senior mental health, backed by the Surgeon General's advisory. With approximately
Loneliness is a critical issue for millions of seniors across the
"By partnering with Wisdo Health, we are deepening our mental health care expertise for older adults as well as addressing the hidden epidemic faced by this population," said Erin Boyd, Chief Growth Officer at Talkspace. "Together, we offer Medicare Advantage plans a continuum of evidenced-based care, from 24/7 peer communities to therapy with licensed providers, helping them address the unique needs of the senior population at scale.”
Wisdo Health brings valuable research and expertise on loneliness and has demonstrated clinically significant reductions in loneliness while improving quality of life and mental health outcomes, including
“Peer support provides an evidence-based and scalable solution to address the loneliness epidemic, improve mental health outcomes, and reduce cost, said Wisdo Health Chief Executive Officer Ron Goldman. “By partnering with Talkspace, we are advancing our mission to help people lead happier, healthier lives through meaningful connections and community support.”
This partnership comes as Talkspace continues to expand its mental health services for older adults, including offering in-network access through Medicare, now available in 30 states including NY, TX, CA, FL, and OH, along with select Medicare Advantage plans.
For additional information, contact Talkspace.
About Talkspace
Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK) is a leading virtual behavioral healthcare provider committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives through access to high-quality mental healthcare. At Talkspace, we believe that mental healthcare is core to overall health and should be available to everyone.
Talkspace pioneered the ability to text with a licensed therapist from anywhere and now offers a comprehensive suite of mental health services, including therapy for individuals, teens, and couples, as well as psychiatric treatment and medication management (18+). With Talkspace’s core therapy offerings, members are matched with one of thousands of licensed therapists within days and can engage in live video, audio, or chat sessions, and/or unlimited asynchronous text messaging sessions.
All care offered at Talkspace is delivered through an easy-to-use, fully-encrypted web and mobile platform that meets HIPAA, federal, and state regulatory requirements. More than 151 million Americans have access to Talkspace through their health insurance plans, employee assistance programs, our partnerships with leading healthcare companies, or as a free benefit through their employer, school, or government agency.
For more information, visit www.talkspace.com.
1 <Journal of Aging Health> 2018
2 <JMIR Formative Research> 2023
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