Redefining Eating Disorder Care | Equip Health
The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast · Halle Tecco
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Show Notes
80% of Americans suffering from eating disorders don’t get the treatment they need. That’s where Equip comes in. In this episode, Steve Kraus sits down with Kristina Saffran, the co-founder and CEO of Equip, a virtual provider transforming eating disorder treatment by making evidence-based care more accessible to patients and families. Kristina shares her personal journey recovering from anorexia and how her experience with the challenges in traditional treatment led her to found a non-profit and ultimately start Equip. She and Steve dive into:
- Misconceptions about eating disorders and the barriers that prevent the vast majority of sufferers from getting treatment
- Equip's virtual, multidisciplinary five-person care team model
- The company's focus on delivering evidence-based treatment while pioneering new research to improve outcomes
- The importance of collaborating with insurance payers to improve access and reduce costs
- Kristina's advice for mission-driven healthcare entrepreneurs
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