Headway

As we close out 2024, we’re filled with gratitude for our entire Headway community. This year, we: - Served our 1 millionth patient - Grew to partner with 48,000 mental health providers and 50+ health plans - Expanded to serve patients with Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans … and so much more. These milestones are more than numbers — they reflect real people finding the care they need, when and where they need it most. None of this would be possible without our incredible providers, patients, health plan partners, and passionate Headway team. Thank you for shaping the future with us as we build a new mental health system that everyone can access. Read all about our collective accomplishments and impact in the 2024 Headway Company Report: https://bit.ly/4iXmRcr

Our Founder & CEO Andrew Adams was recently on the 'Everyday Better' podcast. During their thoughtful conversation, Andrew and Leah Smart discuss how to take the first step toward therapy, how to be a better leader, and the journey of building Headway. Together, they explore the barriers many people face when seeking care — and how Headway is breaking down those barriers by building a platform that connects patients with therapists who accept insurance. Check it out below, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Insurance acceptance isn’t just a consideration — it’s a dealbreaker. 56% of patients said their top priority is finding a provider who takes their insurance. More importantly, losing insurance or facing rising costs is a leading reason patients stop care. Learn more in our report, 'The patient perspective': https://bit.ly/49u5xqR

Thank you to Behavioral Health Business for covering the findings of our report on patient trends in mental health care. Nearly half (47%) of patients want mental health referrals from primary care providers or insurance plans — but only a small fraction receive them. This gap underscores the importance of improved collaboration between mental health providers, PCPs and insurers to ensure patients can access the care they need. With insights drawn from our more than 1 million patients served, we’re committed to advancing solutions that bridge these gaps and build a better mental health system. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eS3vZFJM

Finding the right mental health provider is harder than it should be. Our research reveals a gap between how patients want to find providers (referrals and insurance) and how they actually find them. While accepting insurance might be a new process for some providers, our findings are clear: People want to find mental health care within their insurance network — and providers can meet them there. Explore the full data and actionable insights in our report, 'The patient perspective': https://bit.ly/49u5xqR

Mental health care is evolving — and patients are leading the way. In our new report, 'The patient perspective,' we share insights from 2,000 active patients about their experiences, priorities, and goals for therapy. Discover what patients truly want in their mental health journey — from finding the right provider to defining progress on their terms. Read the full report and uncover the trends shaping the future of care: https://bit.ly/49u5xqR

Headway has a patient-oriented mission, but we will achieve it with a provider-centric solution. Watch our Founder & CEO Andrew Adams speak at HLTH as he describes Headway's journey to become a system solution to solve a systemic problem. We're building a new mental healthcare system by building for the provider — so that they can accept insurance, and in turn, help patients find the care they need.

Therapists spend a lot of time investing in other people. While the providers on Headway's platform are focused on delivering care to their patients, we're focused on providing technology, support and resources for providers. Check out our Provider Resource Center article outlining 7 ways to restore your social fuel when you talk all day, every day: https://bit.ly/3Vmf3Xb

Last month, hundreds of Headway employees gathered in California for three days of learning, deepening connections, and aligning around our mission to support patients and providers. As our team grows – along with our impact – it's crucial to come together to reflect on what we've achieved, and collaborate on how we can make an even bigger difference as we build a new mental healthcare system that everyone can access. We're more fired up than ever for what we'll achieve in the coming year! #Headway #TeamHeadway

We're honored to partner with forward-looking plans like Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota to increase access to mental health care. Headway's diverse network of providers is being built to meet the needs of Minnesota membership — including providers covering rural and underserved communities, multiple languages, child and adolescent specialists, and prescribers. With BCBS Minnesota, Headway is getting patients to care within 5 days, on average. https://lnkd.in/esy9BxBz