Amazon Pharmacy now streamlines medication fulfillment for Talkspace members.
Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK), a leading online behavioral health company, today announced a new collaboration with Amazon Pharmacy to simplify the pharmacy experience for Talkspace members and streamline medication management and adherence support for providers.
Mental health medication adherence remains a significant challenge in the U.S., with adherence rates ranging between 45% and 55% for many common conditions. Cost and access are two of the most persistent barriers. A study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that 21% of individuals with depression did not fill a prescribed medication in the past year due to cost concerns.
Now, Talkspace members can more seamlessly fulfill prescriptions from their Talkspace provider through Amazon Pharmacy.
โThis partnership builds on our successful collaboration with Amazonโs Health Benefits Connector last year and represents another way consumers can access the care they need,โ said Jon Cohen, MD, CEO of Talkspace. โPsychiatric medication is most effective when paired with therapy, and this integration with Amazon Pharmacy allows us to deliver truly comprehensive careโfrom diagnosis to ongoing treatmentโall in one streamlined experience.โ
Hereโs how it works: New and returning Talkspace customers nationwide can easily select Amazon Pharmacy as a fast, free home delivery option. If the patient chooses, their Talkspace psychiatric provider can send prescriptions directly to Amazon Pharmacy with a single click.
Amazon Pharmacy offers convenient, fast home delivery, sends refill reminders to patients, and helps improve medication adherence. Many commonly prescribed medications are available through RxPass, Amazon Pharmacyโs $5-a-month subscription savings program.
Customers shopping on Amazon can also check to see if they have coverage for Talkspace therapy and psychiatry services through Amazonโs Health Benefits Connector website. Eligible customers can seamlessly enroll and schedule a virtual appointment with a licensed provider, typically within 1-5 days.
โWeโre committed to making it easier for people to get the medications they needโat a price they can afford and when they need them,โ said Tanvi Patel, Vice President and General Manager of Amazon Pharmacy. โTalkspace is an established leader in mental health care, and weโre pleased to work together to provide a seamless, digital-first experience that helps customers more easily manage both their care and prescriptions from start to finish.โ
About Talkspace
Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK) is a leading virtual behavioral healthcare provider committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives through access to high-quality mental healthcare. At Talkspace, we believe that mental healthcare is core to overall health and should be available to everyone.
Talkspace pioneered the ability to text with a licensed therapist from anywhere and now offers a comprehensive suite of mental health services, including therapy for individuals, teens, and couples, as well as psychiatric treatment and medication management (18+). With Talkspaceโs core therapy offerings, members are matched with one of thousands of licensed therapists within days and can engage in live video, audio, or chat sessions, and/or unlimited asynchronous text messaging sessions.
All care offered at Talkspace is delivered through an easy-to-use, fully-encrypted web and mobile platform that meets HIPAA, federal, and state regulatory requirements. Most Americans have access to Talkspace through their health insurance plans, employee assistance programs, our partnerships with leading healthcare companies, or as a free benefit through their employer, school, or government agency.
For more information, visit www.talkspace.com.
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