Reconstructing Healthcare: Innovative Solutions For Employers To Lower Their Healthcare Costs

In this episode, Michael introduces Dr. Neil Leibowitz, a psychiatrist, attorney, and the chief medical officer at Talkspace Online Therapy. Talkspace is a technology company whose aim is to expand access to mental healthcare. Dr. Leibowitz has an impressive educational and professional background and spent a good deal of time working with larger healthcare organizations. Through his experience, Dr. Leibowitz ultimately concluded that the smaller companies doing interesting things were the ones that would truly change the game, which is why he was drawn to Talkspace. When it comes to access to care, Dr. Leibowitz made the surprising discovery that even those with insurance struggle to get care when they need it. With high co-pays, deductibles, and luck-of-the-draw when it comes to doctors, inaccessibility does extend even to those with good coverage. What’s more, when it comes to effective therapy, it’s critical to find a therapist who “fits,” as opposed to one randomly selected in the provider network. &nbs