SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.— aptihealth, a pioneer in revolutionizing behavioral healthcare, unveils groundbreaking findings from its Impact Analysis report, establishing its Advanced Care Program as a frontrunner in Value Based Care (VBC) Behavioral Health programs. The report demonstrates significant positive Return on Investment (ROI) and tangible clinical benefits, affirming aptihealth’s commitment to transforming mental healthcare delivery.
The aptihealth Advanced Care Program sets a new standard in behavioral healthcare by integrating two core components:
- Precision Behavioral Health: By harnessing the power of AI-driven clustering algorithms and proprietary behavioral health evaluations, aptihealth accurately assesses patient risk across various domains. This data-driven approach allows for the customization of personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Comprehensive Treatment and Care Management: Through a collaborative effort led by an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including psychiatric, psychological and care management experts, aptihealth delivers holistic care. This coordinated approach not only expedites recovery but also reinforces patient commitment to therapeutic regimes, leading to enhanced outcomes and satisfaction.
“We are proud to present the findings of our Impact Analysis, which showcase the effectiveness of aptihealth’s Advanced Care Program in delivering positive clinical outcomes and cost savings,” said Dan Pickett, CEO at aptihealth. “Our unique approach combines clinical precision with empathetic care, ensuring that each patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their specific needs.”
The just-released impact analysis study encompassed 1,349 patients who actively engaged with aptihealth through an initial 90-day treatment period in 2023. Key highlights from the Impact Analysis report include:
Emergency Room Visits and Inpatient Care Significantly Decreased
aptihealth’s Advanced Care Program led to a 49% reduction in emergency room visits and a 54% decrease in inpatient care across both commercial and Medicaid members. These findings indicate aptihealth’s innovative approach not only stabilizes but prevents crisis situations for individuals who utilize its care. This is particularly noteworthy for Medicaid members, who are historically underserved populations with limited access points to care and high rates of behavioral health needs.
Anxiety and Depressive Symptom Reduction
aptihealth’s approach that carefully reviews anxiety and depressive symptoms to help determine a patient’s trajectory is yielding effective results. Within a 60-day treatment period, members experienced a decrease in their PHQ-9 scores, which indicates depressive symptoms, with three in five members seeing symptomatic reduction. Members also experienced lowered GAD-7 scores, representing anxiety symptoms, with 57.7% of members achieving symptomatic reduction.
Cost Savings for Insurance Providers
aptihealth’s Impact Analysis report reveals impressive savings and ROI for health plans. Commercial members see a 2.3x ROI, while Medicaid members experience a 1.3x ROI. These results stem from reduced healthcare utilization costs, particularly in hospital readmissions and emergency visits. aptihealth’s personalized care not only saves costs but also improves patient outcomes, emphasizing its value in delivering cost-effective behavioral healthcare solutions.
You can view and download the full report by visiting aptihealth.com/our-impact.
About aptihealth: aptihealth is improving higher acuity behavioral healthcare for populations who need it most—one patient at a time. The company’s virtual-first model and proprietary screening, assessment, and treatment programs give members fast, convenient access to precise, personalized care. Headquartered in Saratoga Springs and employing over 200, aptihealth has raised over $65 million in funding from leading international private equity firms. The company’s care program and data insights are driving breakthroughs in mental health understanding, treatment, outcomes, and cost reduction. Learn more at: www.aptihealth.com.