Colla Health provides integrated, evidence-based behavioral health solutions specifically designed for the cancer patient journey within oncology practices. The company embeds qualified assessments and measurement-based care models directly into existing EHR workflows to support patient outcomes. This collaborative care offering allows practices to deliver specialized psycho-oncology services while generating billable revenue.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Oncology patients often experience significant mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression, which can negatively impact treatment adherence and overall outcomes. Integrating mental health services into oncology practices is difficult due to workflow constraints, lack of specialized expertise, and limitations of existing electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Solution
This startup offers an integrated behavioral health solution designed specifically for cancer patients, delivered directly within existing oncology practice workflows. The platform leverages evidence-based collaborative care models and measurement-based care to provide timely mental health assessments, track patient progress, and support treatment adherence. By embedding mental health clinicians with expertise in psycho-oncology, the solution extends the practice's capabilities, enhances patient data capture, and generates revenue through billable services. The offering facilitates faster access to mental health support, improves clinical outcomes, and reduces overall healthcare costs associated with unaddressed mental health needs in cancer patients.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes oncology practices, hospitals, and healthcare systems seeking to integrate behavioral health services into their cancer care programs to improve patient outcomes and generate additional revenue.
Features
- Integration with existing EHR systems for seamless data capture and workflow management
- Dedicated behavioral health care manager and psychiatric consultant support
- Evidence-based psycho-oncology interventions tailored to the cancer patient journey
- Standardized mental health assessments (e.g., GAD-7, PHQ-9) to track patient improvement
- Collaborative care model for coordinated physical and mental health treatment
- Measurement-based care approach to ensure quality and effectiveness of interventions
- Telehealth capabilities for remote patient monitoring and support