Author Health provides coordinated, team-based mental health care for Medicare Advantage recipients with substance use disorders and serious mental illnesses, utilizing a secure platform for communication among psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and licensed clinical social workers. The service addresses the need for integrated care by ensuring accurate diagnostics, medication management, and access to community support services, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Funding
$115M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Medicare Advantage recipients with substance use disorders and serious mental illnesses often face fragmented care, leading to inaccurate diagnoses, inadequate medication management, and limited access to essential community support services. This lack of coordination negatively impacts patient outcomes and overall quality of life.
Solution
Author Health delivers coordinated, team-based mental healthcare specifically designed for Medicare Advantage recipients struggling with substance use disorders and serious mental illnesses. Through a secure platform, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, licensed clinical social workers, and care management teams collaborate to provide comprehensive support. The platform ensures accurate diagnostics, appropriate medication management, and seamless connection to community-based services. By integrating clinical and social care, Author Health aims to improve patient outcomes, reduce acute care utilization, and enhance overall well-being.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes Medicare Advantage recipients with substance use disorders and serious mental illnesses, as well as their caregivers and primary care providers.
Features
- Virtual psychiatrist consultations for accurate diagnosis and medication management.
- Virtual nurse practitioner support, connected with the patient's primary care provider.
- Licensed clinical social workers providing talk therapy and support for patients and caregivers.
- Care management teams coordinating in-person care services within the patient's community.
- Secure platform for coordinated communication among all members of the care team.
- Integration with primary care providers to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date care.
- Advanced analytics for clinical insights to support proactive decision-making and crisis prevention.
- In-network coverage for Humana Medicare Advantage Plans.