HealthBar and Hope Network Announce Exclusive Partnership to Launch "Enhanced Mental & Behavioral Health powered by Hope Network"

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Grand Rapids, MI – October 24, 2024 — HealthBar is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with Hope Network to launch Enhanced Mental & Behavioral Health powered by Hope Network.

This program, designed specifically for HealthBar’s employer clients, offers tailored mental and behavioral health services that integrate seamlessly with HealthBar’s primary and preventative care offerings. The partnership further expands the impact of HealthBar's Healthcare Partnership Program on healthcare costs and outcomes across Michigan.

Starting January 1, 2025, employers partnering with HealthBar can offer their employees and their families access to a comprehensive suite of mental and behavioral health services provided by Hope Network’s expert team. This exclusive collaboration significantly enhances access to high-quality care, ensuring employees and their families receive the mental health support they need, when they need it.

HealthBar’s Enhanced Mental & Behavioral Health powered by Hope Network is available only as an add-on to HealthBar’s existing healthcare partnership programs and is not offered as a standalone service.

Key Benefits:

• Accessibility: Employees will be seen within 24 hours, ensuring prompt access to care for mental health and behavioral services.
• Exclusive Services: This mental & behavioral health service is only available to HealthBar clients as part of an exclusive partnership with Hope Network.
• Cost-Savings Potential: Research shows that individuals with chronic diseases and mental health conditions spend 58% more annually on medical care than those without a mental health diagnosis (NIH study).
  • By providing integrated mental health services, employers can reduce healthcare costs while improving employee well-being, reducing absenteeism, and enhancing productivity.

Services Offered:

• Psychiatric Medication Management
• Psychotherapy
• Substance Use Disorder Consultation and Treatment
• Community Resource Referral and Linking
• Mental Health Education, Suicide Prevention Training, and Wellness Promotion

General Service Information:

• Appointments available within 24 hours or by the end of the next business day.
• Dedicated care team assigned to each employer group.
• Unlimited visits for employees referred by HealthBar providers.
• Scheduling coordinated through Hope Network's behavioral health care coordinators.
• Clinical oversight by Hope Network Professional Services psychiatry team.
• Integrated care management through HealthBar provider collaboration.

"This partnership makes it easier than ever for employers to provide critical mental and behavioral health support to their workforce and their families," said Adam Sevensma, FNP-C, APRN, MSN, FF-EMT, CEN and Primary Provider & Clinical Practice Manager of HealthBar. "Mental health is not just a personal issue, it’s a business issue. By addressing mental and behavioral health alongside physical health, we are reducing overall healthcare costs, improving employee well-being, and helping companies create a healthier, more productive workforce."

Dr. Kiran Taylor, Chief Medical Officer at Hope Network, added, "At Hope Network, we understand the profound impact mental and behavioral health has on overall wellness and healthcare costs. By partnering exclusively with HealthBar, we are removing barriers to care and enabling employees and their families to receive critical mental and behavioral health and substance abuse support when they need it most. This integrated approach has the potential to reduce healthcare costs and change lives."

For more information on this exclusive partnership and the new mental health services, or to learn how to bring this program to your organization, visit www.healthbar.com

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About HealthBar
HealthBar is a healthcare solutions provider specializing in direct-to-employer healthcare services. With a focus on preventive care, a relationship-based approach, and comprehensive strategies for healthcare needs, HealthBar partners with employers to offer customized healthcare solutions that prioritize overall health and well-being.

About Hope Network
Hope Network is a Michigan-based nonprofit offering a broad range of mental health, behavioral health, neuro rehabilitation, and social services to help all individuals reach their highest level of independence.

Media Contact:
Michael Lomonaco
Director of Sales & Marketing
HealthBar
m.lomonaco@healthbar.com
616-200-8437
www.healthbar.com

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