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Calming tips to help you make it through this election season and beyond

Losing a pregnancy is common. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to endure. Here’s how to cope.

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When you think about coaching, you might picture someone on the sidelines instructing players during a game. Or maybe you envision a life coach offering guidance and support to help people achieve their goals. In either case, a coach’s role [...]

The truth behind common fears about seeking mental wellness support. Plus, how to overcome them.

Curious about CBT? Dig into why this form of psychotherapy is so popular.

Curious about therapy? Here’s what it’s like at AbleTo.

Everything you need to know but were afraid to ask

Use this guide to gather the right people to help you embrace a healthy lifestyle

Ace your transition into college

And how that can be a powerful form of self care

From joining events to lighting up the dance floor, members of the AbleTo staff share ideas for celebrating LGBTQIA2S+ pride

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No one should have to fly in fear. Here’s how to manage your nerves.

Seven ways to navigate social situations with ease and enjoyment

Learn the difference between feelings and emotions. Plus, how to work with them — not against them.

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Learn how to get out of the judgment trap and shake the urge to measure yourself against others

Roxane Battle reflects on why we still need this national observance

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Curious about CBT? Dig into why this form of psychotherapy is so popular.

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Explore the benefits of eating and drinking with greater intention

Get to know the signs of SAD. Then learn ways to cope.

Learn more about intimate partner violence. Plus, how to find help for yourself or a loved one.

Seven strategies for living — and thriving — with chronic pain

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Kindness doesn’t have to cost a thing. Here are some free and easy ways to spread good vibes.

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Curious about therapy? Here’s what it’s like at AbleTo.

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Members and allies of the LGBTQIA2S+ community share their stories

A therapist explains how to combat “toxic masculinity” and mental health stigma

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we pulled a few practical resources together to help you clear the mental clutter and make room for what matters most.

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Because you’re capable and worthy. No matter what your brain sometimes says.

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When it feels easier to avoid difficult conversations than to have them, these tips can help foster open and thoughtful discussions.

AbleTo launches an on-demand self-care product accessible anytime, anywhere NEW YORK, January 3, 2023 — AbleTo, Inc., a leading provider of high-quality, evidence-based virtual mental health therapy and coaching solutions, has launched Self Care+, an on-demand digital program designed for […]

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Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine have honored AbleTo as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in New York. This is AbleTo’s first time being named to this prestigious list, coming in at 34th place.

Yoga, jogging, reading. What do they all have in common? They are forms of self-care, and they are not alone. Self-care is what you do to restore and increase your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It can take to many [...]

Ayanna S., M.S, LPC, LMFT, CTMH, AbleTo Program Therapist, shares her personal and professional journey in becoming a virtual therapist. Ayanna walks us through the different skills and education required, the benefits of virtual therapy, and how AbleTo supports her [...]

Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine have honored AbleTo as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in New York. This is AbleTo’s first time being named to this prestigious list, coming in at 34th place.

Jeff B., MS, CWC, AbleTo Behavioral Coach, is back to share tips on how you can get comfortable with mindfulness by working it into your daily routine. Check out Jeff’s first blog on his journey from chronic stress to living [...]

Jeff B., MS, CWC, AbleTo Behavioral Coach, shares how chronic stress impacted his life, the unexpected effectiveness of mindfulness in overcoming this challenge, and how the experience has strengthened his relationship with patients. By Jeff B., MS, CWC, AbleTo Behavioral [...]

As we continue to celebrate Social Work Month, we turn our attention to how social workers are responding to the ongoing mental health crisis. In this week’s blog, Natalie S. shares why she chose to become a virtual therapist and [...]

In honor of Social Work Month, Sharon D. returns to shed some more light on her career as a licensed clinical social worker and therapist. In today’s blog, she focuses on the mindsets and principles that helped her grow as [...]

Every March, we join the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in celebrating the contributions that social workers have made to our society. To honor our clinicians, we’re launching a four-part series highlighting two of our licensed clinical social workers [...]

The transition Transitioning from in-person to remote care can be challenging if you’re new to the space. In the last installment of our Social Work Month series, Natalie S., LCSW shares some practical tips that have helped her thrive as [...]

AbleTo is proud to help celebrate Social Work Month 2022 with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) to raise awareness on the importance of social workers and their contributions to public health.

A new initiative invites consumers, therapists, and leading organizations to take a global pause and commit to a positive mental health action during October. AbleTo, a leading provider of high-quality, virtual behavioral health care, announced today a national, month-long pledge […]

Reflections from the Annual Meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Written by: Margaret Anton & Nicholas Forand As scientist practitioners now in the virtual mental health care delivery world, we know how critical it is that […]

AbleTo Launches New Digital Experience to Lower Barriers to Quality Mental Health Care NEW YORK, June 30, 2021 – AbleTo, a leading provider of high-quality virtual behavioral health care, announced today the launch of a new clinically-guided, fully-integrated digital experience […]

AbleTo in Healthcare IT Today: Analytics Can Make Behavioral Health Work Andy Oram from Healthcare IT Today interviewed Pete Shalek, Chief Product Officer, AbleTo, about the launch of our integrated suite of solutions. The critical role of data and analytics […]

AbleTo Launches Full Suite of Mental Health Solutions to Address the Great and Growing Demand for Care Wide Range of Solutions Offers Payers More Effective Options to Improve Outcomes and Control Costs NEW YORK, June 22, 2020 – AbleTo, Inc., […]

Today, George Floyd was memorialized in his hometown of Minneapolis. While we pause to reflect on the tragic loss of his life, we are devastated that it took the loss of life to bring national recognition to a system that […]

As virtual therapy continues to see record demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, is the surge in new patients or the response to the crisis sustainable? Mashable spoke to a number of experts to understand the pressures facing technology-enabled behavioral health […]

The COVID-19 pandemic is driving an unprecedented need for mental health care. Suzanne Kunis, Vice President of Behavioral Health for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, saw demand rapidly increasing across the state and knew members would need […]

Why did it take a pandemic to push so many more providers and patients into virtual care? One writer for The Atlantic offers her personal experience using technology-enabled mental health support with our app Joyable, and examines the broad barriers to adoption that existed pre-pandemic.

NEW YORK, August 13, 2019 – AbleTo, Inc., a leading provider of virtual behavioral health care proven to improve clinical outcomes and lower health care costs, today announced that Dr. David Whitehouse, a widely recognized leader in innovative behavioral health care, has joined the company as Medical Director.

NEW YORK, August 13, 2019 – AbleTo, Inc., a leading provider of virtual behavioral health care proven to improve clinical outcomes and lower health care costs, today announced that Dr. David Whitehouse, a widely recognized leader in innovative behavioral health care, has joined the company as Medical Director.

NEW YORK, August 13, 2019 – AbleTo, Inc., a leading provider of virtual behavioral health care proven to improve clinical outcomes and lower health care costs, today announced that Dr. David Whitehouse, a widely recognized leader in innovative behavioral health care, has joined the company as Medical Director.

NEW YORK, August 13, 2019 – AbleTo, Inc., a leading provider of virtual behavioral health care proven to improve clinical outcomes and lower health care costs, today announced that Dr. David Whitehouse, a widely recognized leader in innovative behavioral health care, has joined the company as Medical Director.

NEW YORK, August 13, 2019 – AbleTo, Inc., a leading provider of virtual behavioral health care proven to improve clinical outcomes and lower health care costs, today announced that Dr. David Whitehouse, a widely recognized leader in innovative behavioral health care, has joined the company as Medical Director.

In health care, we so often see the words “high-quality” applied to every type of care, including mental health care. So, what does that mean for people? We asked a large survey of U.S. adults who needed mental health care what they thought about quality and what they experienced in care

NEW YORK, August 13, 2019 – AbleTo, Inc., a leading provider of virtual behavioral health care proven to improve clinical outcomes and lower health care costs, today announced that Dr. David Whitehouse, a widely recognized leader in innovative behavioral health care, has joined the company as Medical Director.

July 16, 2019 – AbleTo, the market-leading provider of virtual behavioral health care, announced today the launch of a new program for Managed Medicaid members of Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc., New Jersey’s oldest and largest health insurer.

July 16, 2019 – AbleTo, the market-leading provider of virtual behavioral health care, announced today the launch of a new program for Managed Medicaid members of Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc., New Jersey’s oldest and largest health insurer.

July 16, 2019 – AbleTo, the market-leading provider of virtual behavioral health care, announced today the launch of a new program for Managed Medicaid members of Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc., New Jersey’s oldest and largest health insurer.

Nearly 44 million Americans experience mental illness in a given year, yet 60% of adults didn’t receive treatment in the U.S. last year. Unaddressed behavioral health conditions can significantly impact a person’s overall health and well-being.

May 22, 2019 – AbleTo’s Chief Medical Officer Reena Pande talks to Forbes about the rise in awareness of mental health needs – and the persistent problems with access to professionals.

NEW YORK, March 27, 2019 – AbleTo Inc., a leading provider of virtual behavioral health care, today announced its proprietary platform, EnAbleTo EHR, has earned Certified status for information security by HITRUST.

NEW YORK, March 6, 2019 – AbleTo, Inc., a leading provider of virtual behavioral health care proven to improve clinical outcomes and lower health care costs, today announced that it has acquired Joyable, an app-based digital therapy innovator. The acquisition strengthens AbleTo’s high-quality virtual behavioral health care with a digital platform that delivers clinically-based therapies supported by coaches to help individuals overcome depression, generalized anxiety, and social anxiety.

AbleTo, Inc., a leading provider of virtual behavioral health care proven to improve clinical outcomes and lower health care costs, today announced that Maria Ferrera, a health care strategy and analytics business leader, has joined the company as SVP of Data & Analytics.

With more than 25 years of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies, insurance carriers, and major health systems, Ferrera will lead the team providing the data and analytics used to identify, engage, and optimize treatment of patients who would most benefit from behavioral health care.

NEW YORK, February 7, 2019 – AbleTo, Inc., a leading provider of virtual behavioral health care proven to improve clinical outcomes and lower health care costs, today announced that Maria Ferrera, a health care strategy and analytics business leader, has joined the company as SVP of Data & Analytics.

With more than 25 years of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies, insurance carriers, and major health systems, Ferrera will lead the team providing the data and analytics used to identify, engage, and optimize treatment of patients who would most benefit from behavioral health care.

Most recently Ferrera served as Vice President of Analytic Consulting and Data Science at Blue Health Intelligence (BHI). In that role she led a team including data scientists, data analysts, biostatisticians, and epidemiologists who collected and analyzed data for Blue Cross Plans across the country to gain insights and drive initiatives to improve system performance. She previously was an independent healthcare consultant and formerly held leadership positions at national organizations, including Anthem, Towers Perrin Watson (now Willis Towers Watson), and AON Hewitt.

Ferrera has a Master of Arts in Psychology, focusing on research methodology and statistics, from the University of Minnesota, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Brandeis University.

“Maria has a rich background in using data analytics to drive improvements in health care management that improve outcomes and lower costs,” said AbleTo President and Chief Operating Officer Dan Lieber. “She has tremendous experience strategically applying predictive analytics and machine learning to drive better decision making. Maria’s background in helping payers use these tools to improve performance is going to further enable AbleTo to stay at the cutting-edge of behavioral health innovation and provide improved access for members across all payer populations.”

AbleTo Welcomes Distinguished Healthcare Leader Dr. David Shulkin to Board of Directors Dr. Shulkin’s extensive healthcare experience and history of supporting behavioral health improvements will greatly benefit the growing virtual care company NEW YORK, January 17, 2019 — AbleTo, Inc., […]

NEW YORK, January 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — AbleTo, the market-leading provider of virtual behavioral health care, announced today that it had secured a significant investment from Optum Ventures, closing out a recently raised Series D financing.

AbleTo partners with payers to analyze health data and identify members who would benefit from access to high-quality behavioral health care, and then delivers that care virtually through a nation-wide network of skilled professionals. AbleTo is proven to improve health and reduce medical costs with evidence-based behavioral health care.

The investment by Optum Ventures recognizes the high cost of unmet behavioral health needs, access challenges for individuals and the growing demand for more proactive solutions to address the problem. AbleTo’s data-driven approach is making a significant impact on the behavioral health care landscape, and the new partnership with Optum Ventures aligns with the need to foster continued innovation.

“We’ve proved huge value in treating the underlying behavioral health needs that accompany chronic and complex conditions,” said Trip Hofer, CEO of AbleTo. “We are excited to partner with Optum Ventures on our journey to create a better approach to behavioral health care for the millions of people in need.”

“AbleTo’s behavioral health solutions have a meaningful effect on total cost of care, productivity and overall well-being,” said Stephen Renfro, Principal, Optum Ventures. “AbleTo is changing the way people access and experience behavioral health care, and we look forward to working with AbleTo to drive further innovative solutions.”

AbleTo Earns Renewed NCQA Certification Status as a Credentials Verification Organization Recognition acknowledges AbleTo’s commitment to high-quality care NEW YORK, September 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – AbleTo, Inc., the leading technology-enabled provider of behavioral health treatment proven to improve patient outcomes, […]

Today, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care becomes the first Northeast health plan to provide its members access to our proven tele-behavioral health solution. All fully-insured members of Harvard Pilgrim will now be able to self-refer or be referred by members of […]

Pat Rice (SVP, Sales) and Lloyd Mangnall (SVP, Technology) Join Organization Following Appointment of New CEO. AbleTo, Inc., the leading technology-enabled behavioral health provider proven to improve clinical outcomes and lower healthcare costs, announced today the addition of Pat Rice […]

NEW YORK, July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — AbleTo, Inc., the leading technology-enabled behavioral health provider proven to improve clinical outcomes and lower healthcare costs, announced today that Trip Hofer joined the company as CEO. Mr. Hofer joins AbleTo from CVS/specialty where he was President of Accordant Health Services.

Prior to joining CVSHealth in 2013, Mr. Hofer held senior leadership positions at OptumHealth, a UnitedHealth Group Company, and Health Dialog. He brings deep knowledge of care management and behavior change programs to his new role at AbleTo. His primary responsibility will be to lead the company through a period of strategic expansion, highlighted by a growing footprint at several of the nation’s largest health plans and self insured employers.

“Demand for AbleTo’s first, best and only behavioral health solution has never been higher, and we are fortunate to welcome a leader like Trip who has spent his career scaling platforms that combine world-class clinical services with sophisticated data and analytics,” said Liam Donohue, member of the Board of Directors and Managing Partner,.406 Ventures. “Trip has exactly the right background to help us accomplish our goal of delivering AbleTo’s life-changing behavioral health programs to millions of people in need.”

The Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness (ABHW), the national voice for payers that manage behavioral health insurance benefits for over 175 million people, and AbleTo, Inc., a technology-enabled behavioral health company that treats the depression, anxiety and stress commonly associated with medical conditions and life events, has published a new white paper Telebehavioral Health Care: A Solution to Impact Cost, Access and Quality of Care providing a comprehensive overview of the full body of literature around telebehavioral health.

Healthcare Analytics News — The algorithm knew that Nancy was depressed before she did. A Medicare patient, she was aging and had been diagnosed with diabetes. She felt isolated from others and was mourning the loss of her spouse. The […]

AbleTo raises $36.6 Million in funding led by Bain Capital Ventures. Building on a successful six-year commercial relationship between Aetna and AbleTo, Aetna Ventures also invests. 5. AbleTo $36,600,000 Description: AbleTo, Inc. is a market leader in providing technology-enabled behavioral […]

It will come as no surprise to hear that US workers are stressed out. In fact, just last year, the human resources company Paychex released a survey of over 2000 full-time employees who were asked to rate their stress levels […]

Recently, AbleTo won the inaugural Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) Medicaid Innovation Challenge, cosponsored by the California Health Care Foundation’s Health Innovation Fund. AbleTo was chosen from a diverse field of more than 70 digital health companies offering solutions […]

Utilization review accreditation commission URAC, a national 3rd-party non-profit healthcare accreditation organization, recently launched a telehealth accreditation program. The organization currently provides accreditation in 24 different areas, and companies that have applied for and received accreditation range from healthcare startups […]

AbleTo, Inc., a technology-enabled provider of behavioral health solutions based in New York City, achieved an important milestone when it became the first behavioral health solutions provider to earn URAC Telehealth Accreditation. This achievement reaffirms AbleTo’s commitment to clinical quality […]

By StartUp Health’s reckoning, New York City was the second most active city for health tech dealflow in 2017 with $1 billion invested across 63 deals. San Francisco had nearly twice the number of deals and more than three times […]

Woody Allen has a famous quote: “My hypochondria is genetic.” While he gets a few laughs for his clever observation, what he really gets is credit for pointing out, long before the rest of us, that mental health impacts physical […]

AbleTo, a behavioral health technology company, has announced Daniel Lieber as its new chief operating officer. He comes directly from a similar position at Altegra Health, and previously held senior management positions at Universal American as well as Welsh, Carson, […]

NYCHBL is pleased to present the first annual “New York City Healthcare Venture Capital Report 2018.” The report provides a data-driven look at the state of healthcare venture capital investment in New York, with in-depth analysis of the sectors, investors […]

AbleTo, Inc., the leading technology-enabled behavioral health provider proven to improve clinical outcomes and lower healthcare costs, announced today the addition of Daniel Lieber as Chief Operating Officer. “As health plans and employers make AbleTo’s proven behavioral health programs available […]

AbleTo Inc, a behavioral health provider, has appointed Daniel Lieber as chief operating officer. Previously, Lieber worked at Altegra Health where he served as chief operating officer. Also, Lieber is a former senior operating executive at Welsh, Carson, Anderson & […]

Daniel Lieber is the new chief operating officer of AbleTo, a venture-backed Manhattan firm that screens people for behavioral-health conditions and offers technology-based treatment. He was previously chief operating officer at Altegra Health, a Florida-based data company serving health plans […]

AbleTo, Inc., the leading technology-enabled behavioral health provider proven to improve clinical outcomes and lower healthcare costs, announced today the addition of Daniel Lieber as Chief Operating Officer. “As health plans and employers make AbleTo’s proven behavioral health programs available […]

Venture capitalists are paying more attention to mental health. Venture investment in mental health startups has nearly quadrupled since 2014, thanks in part to a 2008 federal law that required health insurers to treat mental health equally to other kinds […]

Digital Health Summit, produced by Living in Digital Times, convenes one of the broadest spectrum of health care and technology audiences in the world. The Summit features innovations and advancements in genomics, diagnostics, wearables, telehealth and more in the mobile health market. This is a must see event each year that takes place at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

AbleTo Speaking at The Future of Healthcare UX: 2018 and Beyond Panel Panel discussion focused on how the field of HCUX is helping to shape new healthcare experiences. About this Event Healthcare is one of the biggest industries in the [...]

From pole-dancing robots (yes, really) to smart fridges, this year’s CES was chock-full of technology. Even on the healthcare front, there was far too much for one reporter to check out over the course of two days. Despite the overwhelming […]

At long last, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IThas named a new chief privacy officer. The post has been vacant since Deven McGraw left the acting chief privacy officer post in October, and some in the industry […]

Day two of the Digital Health Summit at CES kicked off with a discussion not on the latest technology, but on the government, policy and the shifting healthcare ecosystem. Executives from three digital health companies — CareMore, AbleTo and Seniorlink […]

Meet the Transformers in Digital Health The ACA ushered in the era of transformation. Meet the CEOs of the companies that are not only surviving, but thriving.As federal policy drives the industry toward value-based care and capitated payments, a few […]

BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners (BCBSVP) is a corporate venture fund program to which thirty-four BCBS entities have committed over $550 million across three Funds. The Funds invest in promising emerging companies of strategic relevance to Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield […]

PANEL: Transforming Traditional Medicine with Digital Therapeutics Digital therapeutics is making evidence-based waves in health care. An increasing number of companies are developing on-demand services and apps for patients to use in lieu of medications and traditional therapies, and it’s […]

This was an impressive year for digital health investment. In total, MobiHealthNews covered 224 companies’ funding announcements constituting just over $5 billion in investments — roughly twice the amount we saw last year. Fifty-two of these funding announcements were in […]

In 2017, America witnessed the movement to eliminate the access, quality, and cost challenges associated with behavioral healthcare. Movements are not built overnight; they take time to cultivate, grow momentum, and enact change (see: #MeToo). Movements grow through ripple effects. […]

The next blockbuster therapy is probably already in your pocket or purse. The FDA recently approved the first prescription digital therapy, Pear’s Reset appand program, which is focused on substance abuse. Others are likely to follow. That means your next […]

Behavioral health – a complex and multifaceted problem – has taken a back seat to physical health for quite some time. But behavioral health has progressively risen to the top of the list of strategic priorities for many plans and […]

ACAP Medicaid Innovation Challenge Selects Winner from Diverse Field of More than 70 Digital Health Companies $100,000 prize awarded to AbleTo, a technology-enabled provider of behavioral healthcare with proven outcomes solving cost, access, and quality issues WASHINGTON—The Association of Community […]

A Generation-by-Generation Look at Health Consumers’ Concerns & Wants New research from Oliver Wyman reveals that no two health consumers are the same, and people’s worries and wants vary significantly by generation. For example, millennials seek – and expect – […]

“Industry Interrupted: Delivering on the Promise of Change” will be the focus of the fifth annual Oliver Wyman Health Innovation Summit, taking place November 6 – 8 in Dallas. The event will convene an exclusive group of industry leaders for […]

AbleTo is a web-based platform which identifies patients in need of behavioral health support and provides phone or video chat based Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to patients suffering from anxiety or depression. The program is covered by most major insurers. […]

Last week, Deborah Adler, the Senior Vice President, Network Strategy, at Optum Behavioral Health, provided an update on some key elements of Optum’s network development strategy in her keynote at the mhca fall conference, “Industry Network Trends.” My big takeaway […]

Rob Rebak is the President and CEO of AbleTo, Inc., a technology-enabled provider of behavioral healthcare. A 25-year health industry veteran, Rob most recently served as President, Consumer Solutions for Sharecare, a health and wellness patient engagement platform He joined […]

While the third quarter’s digital health funding may not have met the staggering scale of its predecessor, MobiHealthNews still tracked 53 deals during July, August, and September totaling $578.55 million. Below, we’ve listed all of the companies that raised equity […]

Venture capital funding for emerging healthcare information technology companies in the first nine months of 2017 has already surpassed 2016’s total, which was an all-time record in excess of $5 billion in a calendar year. That data, from Mercom Capital […]

These days it seems as though healthcare reform is largely synonymous with turmoil and partisanship without regard for the patients living behind the policies. Consider the flurry of failed ‘repeal and replace’ propositions and the recent resignation of HHS Secretary […]

Tuesday, October 10th marks World Mental Health Day. In recognition of the day, I spoke with employers who are not only recognizing the challenge millennial employees with mental illness face, but are actively working to help them thrive in the […]

Business Leaders, Founders, and CEO’s on LinkedIn, It’s time to have a difficult but necessary talk about mental health in the workplace. Please take a few minutes out of your day to think about a topic that might not always […]

Panel: Disrupting the Aging = Decline Paradigm: Driving Healthy Behaviors or Deflecting Deterioration 11:30am – 11:59am Oct 5 Panelists will discuss needs to advance the science of brain health and healthy aging deepening understanding of the linkages between vascular diseases […]

8. AbleTo $36,600,000 Round: Series D Industry: Date of funding: 08/23 Investors in the round: Lead – Bain Capital Ventures, Sandbox Industries, Aetna, Horizon Healthcare Services, HLM Venture Partners,.406 Ventures

Over the past half-century, patient engagement tools have evolved from hospital room television rentals to immersive interactive software. Today, everything from health education to entertainment is delivered to the patient’s bedside, often on a mobile tablet. User-friendly patient interfaces and […]

The statistics about chronic pain are staggering. Nearly 100 million adults in the US suffer from chronic pain. One in every 10 adults has experienced pain every day for the last 3 months or more. These numbers exceed the numbers […]

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AbleTo, Inc., the leading provider of technology-enabled behavioral health solutions proven to improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs, announced that Telemedicine and e-Health has published the results of a study AbleTo conducted on the impact of tele-behavioral [...]

AbleTo engages patients through two methods, proactive outreach based on claims data provided by health plan providers and referrals from healthcare providers. Increasing rates of depression and lack of resources available to address mental health issues are fueling a boom […]

Take a minute, change a life. That is the theme of World Suicide Prevention Day, this Sunday, September 10th. According to the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), more than 800,000 people die by suicide every year, and up to […]

Since the turn-of-the century, workplace wellness has undergone a transformation. From the old model of smoking cessation programs, nurse help lines, and on-site gyms, workplace wellness has entered the 21st century with the advent of tech-enabled, incentive-based disease and risk […]

NYC tech is no stranger to large sums of money. In the past seven days alone, some of the city’s top funding rounds added up to $127.5 million. Take a look at some of the companies bringing in the most […]

Founded back in 2008, AbleTo, Inc. is an early success story in technology-enabled behavioral health interventions. This week they announced a $36.6 million round of Series D funding, bringing their funding total to $57.4 million.

Hannah-Beth Jackson has put the venture capital community on notice. Jackson is state senator and a Democrat who represents Santa Barbara, California. She has promised to introduce legislation to prohibit sexual harassment in the VC industry by amending a prior […]

Americans have always had to struggle with various drug addictions: the opioid crisis being the latest substance abuse scare, along with heroin usage, which just hit a 20-yr high. At the same time, the number of people suffering with chronic […]

Behavioral and mental health seem like a natural fit for telehealth’s capabilities: remote, convenient, and instantaneous in case of crisis, unbound by a patient’s locality. The month of August has been a standout month for behavioral telehealth, between government programs, […]

MONEY FOR HIGH-TECH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH VENTURE: AbleTo, Inc., which uses an IT platform to provide video and phone services for behavioral health patients with chronic health conditions, has obtained $36.6 million in financing led by Bain Capital Ventures and Aetna, […]

AbleTo, Inc., a provider of technology-enabled behavioral health solutions has raised $36.6 million in Series D funding led by Bain Capital Ventures and also includes strategic investor Aetna. Existing investors, ncluding .406 Ventures, Sandbox Industries, HLM Venture Partners, and Horizon […]

AbleTo Inc, a New York-based provider of behavioral health solutions, raised $36.6 million in funding. Bain Capital Ventures led the round, and was joined by investors including Aetna, .406 Ventures, Sandbox Industries, HLM Venture Partners and Horizon Healthcare Services Inc.

AbleTo, a Manhattan firm that screens people for behavioral-health conditions and offers technology-driven interventions, raised $36.6 million in a Series D funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures, the company announced Wednesday. The firm also received funding from Aetna, an […]

Six-year partnership with Aetna leads to investment

AbleTo, a Manhattan firm that screens people for behavioral-health conditions and offers technology-driven interventions, raised $36.6 million in a Series D funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures, the company announced Wednesday. The firm also received funding from Aetna, an […]

New York City-based AbleTo Inc., which makes a digital platform to connect individuals with licensed therapists and coaches, has closed $36.6 million in Series D funding led by Bain Capital Ventures.

AbleTo, a company that provides remote mental health counseling, today announced that it has raised $36.6 million in Series D funding, including investment from some noteworthy sources.

Building on a successful six-year commercial relationship between Aetna and AbleTo, Aetna Ventures also invests

Moments ago, AbleTo announced a $36.6M Series D financing round led by Bain Capital Ventures and also includes our long-time client Aetna. All of AbleTo’s existing investors, including .406 Ventures, Sandbox Industries, HLM Venture Partners, and Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc., […]

AbleTo, a healthcare business working with self-insured employers and health plans to use technology to help people who identify themselves as depressed or coping with anxiety or stress, has closed a $36.6 million Series D round. The fundraise is intended […]

El estigma que existe en torno a problemas como la depresión o la ansiedad hace que muchas personas carguen con esa cruz en silencio. Pero no hay nada de qué avergonzarse, según lo explica la doctora Reena Pande.

The quest to digitize behavioral health data has focused on doing a better job of integrating what have historically been disconnected parts of healthcare — mental health treatment and primary care.

AbleTo is a tech-enabled provider of behavioral health care. We caught up with John Pelle, head of external affairs and communications, who explained that the best teams at work are composed of people who connect on a personal level. Retreats […]

Behavioral health is increasingly getting the attention it deserves due to recent legislation and declining stigma, although challenges still exist. Why is behavioral health a topic payors and providers should pay attention to? $172B is spent annually on behavioral health[1], […]

One behavioral provider network that relies heavily on its technology platform is considering how text messaging can play a bigger role in patient communications. New York-based AbleTo operates a network of 300 licensed therapists and behavior coaches around the country, […]

Last week, Washington D.C. played host to #NAMICon17, a convention organized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The national nonprofit welcomed over 1000 policymakers, physicians, researchers, and mental health advocates for a week of advocacy, strategy, and action in […]

NEW YORK, June 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — AbleTo, Inc., the leading technology-enabled provider of behavioral health treatment proven to improve patient outcomes, increase access, and lower healthcare costs, is pleased to announce it achieved accreditation by American Nurses Credentialing Center […]

AbleTo Chief Commercial Officer speaking in Chicago, Illinois.

By Rob Rebak, AbleTo CEO. One year ago, I joined a company called AbilTo (now AbleTo) with a big vision and a bigger heart. At the core of this organization was a determination to solve the mental health crisis in […]

Today, my colleague Dr. Reena Pande, Chief Medical Officer of AbleTo, is speaking at the LEERINK Partners Health Care Tech/Services Summit in beautiful Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Reena will discuss how we think about real population health management through the lens […]

The discussion will address how technology, innovative approaches, and partnerships can combat costly health conditions at the Digital Health Summer Summit (DHSS) on June 19th in San Diego.

Behavioral health is increasingly a line of care that many providers are looking to grow, but one provider is focused on working with companies to focus on the mental health of their employees.

When it comes to benefits engagement, success means making paths to healthcare short — really short

DataArt, PwC and MedStartr are hosting an exclusive Healthcare Tech Innovation Event to bring together thought leaders and provide insights into the healthcare technology space and the future of innovation. Opening Keynote, “What a Startup Needs to Succeed” by Jonathan […]

New York City-based AbleTo, a tech-enabled behavioral health company that offers a digital platform to connect people with licensed therapists and coaches, has launched a three-minute assessment tool designed to screen people for common behavioral health conditions such as anxiety […]

Confession from a strategy guy: terms like ‘disruption’ and ‘innovation’ are losing their luster. But I’d argue that when used in the right circumstance, they are the perfect words. A few months ago my company declared that we were going […]

Direct-to-consumer telehealth is growing rapidly, giving patients with minor illnesses 24/7 access to medical care at less than the cost of an in-office visit. But one of telehealth’s purported benefits — reducing overall healthcare spending — could be undermined because […]

Experts contend that healthcare providers are starting to catch on to the importance social determinants of health play at the individual and patient population levels and that, increasingly, the factors will inform how they can ultimately improve care. Managing social […]