Iris Telehealth Targets Care Gap in Women’s Specialty Health

The company’s new initiative, Integrated Women's Behavioral Health, shifts away from the traditional reactive referral system. By embedding therapy and medication management into existing clinical milestones, health systems can offer support during high-stakes periods like NICU stays and postpartum recovery. According to Laura Bauer, Vice President of Solutions at Iris Telehealth, the goal is to identify needs earlier rather than waiting for distress to escalate.

Data from the company’s recent Invisible Load Index, which surveyed 1,050 women, underscores the urgency of this transition. While 86% of respondents noted that their providers acknowledge the impact of daily life on their mental health, the gap between recognition and intervention remains significant. Furthermore, 39% of women have actively avoided seeking help due to caregiving duties or time constraints. The new model aims to dismantle these barriers by bringing care to the patient’s existing specialty programs, extending support to partners and caregivers who influence a patient’s overall recovery.