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The article announces the appointment of Susan Chiang as Headway's Chief Information Security Officer, highlighting her extensive cybersecurity background, the growing need for healthcare data security, and Headway's expansion into Medicare and Medicaid.

The article announces Lorraine Buhannic's appointment as Headway's first Chief People Officer, highlighting her extensive experience in scaling operations and culture at high-growth tech companies.

Headway, a mental healthcare company, has raised $100 million in Series D funding and plans to expand its services to Medicare Advantage and Medicaid. This expansion will allow clinicians on the platform to provide affordable mental health care to a broader range of patients, including seniors, low-income Americans, and individuals with disabilities. The funding round, led by Spark Capital, will support the development of the platform and streamline private practice operations. Headway currently works with over 40 commercial health plans and aims to be live with Medicare Advantage in 51 markets by the end of the year, with plans to launch with Medicaid in 2025. The company's goal is to improve access to quality mental health care for millions of people who face barriers to care. [Extracted from the article]

The recent funding values the company at $2.3 billion, a 130% increase from its previous valuation, according to Headway executives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Headway, a network of mental health providers who accept insurance, is now available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Over 27,000 mental health clinicians partner with Headway, allowing individuals to easily find a provider who accepts their insurance and has availability within the next two weeks. Headway supports both in-person and virtual appointments and plans to expand its provider network in the coming months. The company aims to increase access to mental health care and believes that healthcare is local. They also plan to launch technology that will allow providers with multiple licenses to deliver care across state lines. Headway has collaborated with health plan partners, including Evernorth Health Services, Cigna Healthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, to improve access to mental health care through insurance. The company's efforts have resulted in positive outcomes, such as a reduction in inpatient acute behavioral health admissions and increased acceptance of insurance by providers. [Extracted from the article]

Providers on Headway's platform actively participate in-network with 25 insurance plans, including Cigna, Evernorth and a major Blues plan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Golden State is the 15th to access an influx of therapy appointments via the mental health platform, meeting demands for behavioral health care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Blue Cross NC is partnering with Headway to expand access to care for children and members in rural, underserved areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]