Independence Blue Cross Expands Behavioral Health Network To Improve Youth Access To Mental Health Treatment

In the past two years, Independence Blue Cross has expanded its behavioral health network by nearly 50% to improve the timeliness of youth and family access to behavioral health treatment. The expansion included five virtual care platforms.

Little Otter, which provides virtual mental health care for children ages 0 – 14 and their families, including therapy and psychiatry, using a family-first approach. Its platform combines wellness tools and a child therapy app, plus resources for families.

Blackbird Health, which provides virtual and in-person visits for diagnostic evaluations and treatment for children and young adults ages 2 – 26 who are . . .