Charting a New Course
We’re in a golden age of technology-driven healthcare that’s changing how people experience medicine. From the activation of non-episodic health data to the mobilization of personal health records across different ecosystems, new technological advances are challenging the status quo for standard of care. In "Charting a New Course," we're highlighting thought leaders and exploring unique perspectives in the healthcare industry. Join us for compelling conversations with people who are re-thinking how human beings can thrive within a new, better, digital healthcare system. This is about imagining what’s possible. No topic is off limits.
Charting a New Course
The Crushing Cost of Unrecognized Depression
One in six people have symptoms of depression and don’t recognize it. In this episode of Charting a New Course, Brendon and Murray are joined by members of Happify Health’s research team to take a closer look at the impact that unrecognized depression has in minority populations whose primary source of health coverage comes through Medicaid.
Our country’s mental health resources are woefully inadequate. To overcome the gaps in care, President Biden pledged over $6B in his 2023 budget to ensure funding for mental health support services. Of the $6 billion pledged to this cause, $455 million was earmarked for researching new care models and expanding early intervention services with a focus on “Black and Brown communities (which) are disproportionately undertreated – even as their burden of mental illness has continued to rise.”
As the U.S. continues to endure a mental health crisis, will this budget pledge help turn the corner? Tune in to learn more.