Meeko Health

Meeko Health will exhibit for the Healthcare Price Transparency Stakeholder Forum at the Self-Insurance Institute of America on February 18-19. We're looking forward to the discussion and exploring the Indianapolis area. If you're attending, please connect with us before. ??Spencer Smith, CSFS?, will we see you there?

How does UnitedHealth Group's Optum claim to fight high drug prices while both they ($400B revenue) and pharma companies like Johnson & Johnson ($88B) book record profits? We analyzed UnitedHealth and J&J's latest earnings to uncover the elaborate dance driving up your company's healthcare costs. If you're an employer or benefits advisor watching health plan costs surge 37% in 5 years, you need to understand this hidden dynamic. ??Some Key findings: - Why PBM 'efficiencies' mean less service at higher costs - The real meaning behind Optum's 2% rebate promise - How the pricing game works against plan providers We believe this is a must-read for anyone managing corporate healthcare spending or advising on benefits strategy. See the full analysis here ?? #EmployeeBenefits #HealthcareCosts #BusinessStrategy #HRLeaders

Meeko Health commends the Biden-Harris administration’s new rules for The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). Mental health is health.? Access to mental health should be equal to physical health; not harder.? With the new rules insurers will be required to cover mental health care and addiction services the same as any other condition. https://lnkd.in/esm6-6Tt

Meet Amil Patel co-founder of Meeko Health! Amil came down to Texas all the way from San Francisco to discuss how employers can offer their employees ketamine-assisted therapy alongside humanistic psychotherapy. By creating a nation-wide network of premier clinics, Meeko helps employers provide a more personalized mental health program, which is used on average 10x more than a standard EAP. Meeko is “on a mission to fundamentally reimagine how people and companies experience mental health care - providing industry-leading transformational therapy that gets to the root cause of emotional trauma and mental health challenges.” My episode with Amil drops tomorrow, 9/10 on #spotify #applepodcasts and #youtube Make sure to follow me ??Spencer Smith, CSFS? for more cool content like this! #mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #ptsd #meekohealth #psychiatry #pyschotherapy #fda #pharma

?? Navigating the Future of Healthcare: Prioritizing Mental Health and Managing Rising Costs ?? As we look towards 2025, the landscape of employer healthcare strategies is evolving rapidly. The Business Group on Health's latest report projects an almost 8% increase in healthcare costs, the largest in a decade. This surge is driven by the rising costs of high-priced pharmaceuticals, especially GLP-1 medications. Access to mental health care remains a challenge with provider shortages. ?? Read more about the key trends shaping the future. #Healthcare #MentalHealth #Pharmaceuticals #EmployeeWellbeing #Innovation #MeekoHealth #FutureOfWork

While the FDA's MDMA decision is grabbing headlines, an FDA-approved psychedelic quietly expands its reach. Spravato??is on pace to surpass $1 billion in sales by 2024! ?? Johnson & Johnson is not stopping there—they've submitted a supplemental new drug application to expand Spravato's use as a monotherapy for adults with treatment-resistant depression. Are employers unnecessarily footing the bill? ?? #MentalHealth #Innovation #Healthcare #KetamineTherapy #Psychedelics #MDMA

Tomorrow: learn firsthand about the dramatic potential of Ketamine Assisted Therapy on employee mental health and well-being and find out how you can implement it in your organization. ?? Tuesday, August 6, 2024 ?? 2pm EST / 11am PST Last chance to register – don’t miss out: https://lnkd.in/e_rFcg4C #EmployeeBenefits #MentalHealth #KetamineTherapy

90% of executives believe they effectively promote worker well-being, only 60% of employees agree! ?? A recent Fortune article referencing a Deloitte study highlights the disconnect between executive perceptions and employee realities on well-being. This gap spans mental health support, work-life balance, and physical health initiatives. To close this divide: - Encourage frequent, personalized manager-employee interactions - Seek genuine feedback on well-being initiatives - Link executive compensation to achievement of employee well-being goals In this issue, we also explore the emerging use of ketamine therapy for mental health, including the convenience and risks of ketamine lozenges. ???? #WorkplaceWellBeing #EmployeeWellness #Leadership #MentalHealth #KetamineTherapy #HRStrategies

Is Ketamine Therapy covered by insurance? Ask again tomorrow and the answer may change. In this issue we discuss the ins-and-outs of insurance coverage for ketamine therapy as well as strategies that HR leaders can take to improve employee well-being. In a?Forbes?article,?Jennifer Kraszewski, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Senior EVP of HR at?Paycom, emphasizes four key strategies to enhance employee well-being and combat low engagement: appointing dedicated well-being champions, expanding physical health benefits, prioritizing mental health support, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. #MentalHealth #EmployeeWellBeing #KetamineTherapy #HRStrategies

Meeko Health CEO, Amil Patel, offers his opinion on the FDA Advisory Committee’s review of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. Amil highlights key concerns and opportunities in this groundbreaking approach to mental health care. Interested in accessing ketamine therapy? Explore real data from over 500 clinics in Meeko’s Directory. We analyze factors that influence treatment costs and discuss insurance and ways to get ketamine therapy covered. #MentalHealth #PsychedelicTherapy #MDMA #KetamineTherapy #HealthCareInnovation #EmployeeWellness