Summary
Behavioral health and chronic medical conditions are deeply connected, yet access to effective treatment remains one of healthcare’s biggest challenges. In this Moonshot Moment, StartUp Health community member Indira Paharia, PsyD, CEO & Co-founder of VIBEcare, explains why primary care has become the front line for behavioral health and how VIBEcare is helping practices deliver virtual, evidence-based support at scale.
Highlights
🧠 Why behavioral health and chronic illness directly affect one another
📍 Why more than 70% of behavioral health care happens in primary care
💻 How VIBEcare virtually integrates behavioral care into existing workflows
📊 Why treating behavioral health lowers total healthcare costs
👥 How board-certified health coaches help address the provider shortage
❤️ Why reducing human suffering remains the mission at the center of the work
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