WEBVTT 1 00:00:01.230 --> 00:00:03.623 Behavioral healthcare is complex. 2 00:00:05.430 --> 00:00:08.100 40% of the U.S. population lives in areas 3 00:00:08.100 --> 00:00:10.330 with a shortage of mental health providers, 4 00:00:10.330 --> 00:00:14.490 meaning limited or delayed access to services for many. 5 00:00:14.490 --> 00:00:17.650 This challenge invites industry innovation 6 00:00:17.650 --> 00:00:20.530 like virtual visits, and self-help apps 7 00:00:20.530 --> 00:00:22.223 to make accessing care easier. 8 00:00:23.570 --> 00:00:27.550 But the marketplace is crowded and it can be confusing. 9 00:00:27.550 --> 00:00:29.930 All innovators claim to drive success, 10 00:00:29.930 --> 00:00:31.496 but their definition of success 11 00:00:31.496 --> 00:00:33.893 and results they produce may vary. 12 00:00:35.090 --> 00:00:37.750 Optum is working to simplify the process 13 00:00:37.750 --> 00:00:39.120 of determining which innovators 14 00:00:39.120 --> 00:00:41.313 will improve outcomes for those we serve. 15 00:00:42.180 --> 00:00:45.440 Utilizing a wide breath of analytic capabilities 16 00:00:45.440 --> 00:00:47.760 we narrow down a list of 100s of innovators 17 00:00:47.760 --> 00:00:49.583 to a small sub-set of companies. 18 00:00:50.640 --> 00:00:52.980 Then, with deep clinical expertise, 19 00:00:52.980 --> 00:00:55.140 we evaluate each innovator based on 20 00:00:55.140 --> 00:00:58.733 value delivered, market fit, and performance. 21 00:00:59.640 --> 00:01:02.140 line:15% With the goal of delivering better outcomes, 22 00:01:02.140 --> 00:01:05.100 line:15% better experiences, and lower costs, 23 00:01:05.100 --> 00:01:06.910 we're helping make the healthcare system 24 00:01:06.910 --> 00:01:09.277 work better for everyone.