Acadia Healthcare Adds to C-Suite; Bicycle Nabs One Medical Vet for COO Role

Acadia Healthcare Co. Inc. names new C-suite member Franklin, Tennessee-based Acadia Healthcare Co. Inc. (Nasdaq: ACHC) named Judith Scimone its chief human resources officer. She will report to company CEO Chris Hunter. In her new role, she is tasked with developing and advancing Acadia Healthcare’s people strategy and helping it become the “premier employer of […]

Mental Health Executive Outlook: Why Patients, Providers and Payers Are Demanding More in 2023

Economic uncertainty heading into 2023 will drive several existing trends that orbit around the topic of value-based care. In turn, economic pressure and increased focus on value will demand that mental health providers sharpen their proverbial pencils. The prognostications below come from executives of some of the largest incumbent companies and growing startups in the […]

Virtual Therapy App Provider Real Raises $37M

Real Collaborative Inc. announced Tuesday it landed an oversubscribed $37 million Series B funding round. The New York City-based therapy provider offers a monthly subscription model for self-guided app-based programs and services. The company claims that “helping members access clinically-effective tools and resources … make mental health care an accessible, daily practice.” “The last few […]

Group Therapy Startup Real Raises $10M

Real, a digital group therapy startup, has raised $10 million in Series A funding. Lightspeed Venture Partners led the round, along with other existing and new investors, some of which include soccer star Megan Rapinoe and Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erik Kendricks. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has also previously invested in the company. Founded in 2019, Real […]