Talkspace Appoints New Chief Medical Officer

What You Should Know:

– Talkspace, an online behavioral health company, announced the appointment of Nikole Benders-Hadi, MD, as Chief Medical Officer.

– As CMO, Dr. Benders-Hadi will lead Talkspace’s clinical practice, partnering with providers to deliver the highest quality digital mental health care as Talkspace continues to grow and scale.

– She will be pivotal in elevating the company’s clinical offering, including leveraging clinical data and technology to deliver better patient engagement and outcomes and working with the product team to enhance our behavioral health platform.

Dr. Benders-Hadi Bio/Background

Dr. Benders-Hadi brings over a decade of invaluable patient care and provider experience to her new role and joins Talkspace during a period of expanded growth and innovation A board-certified psychiatrist with a background in overseeing behavioral health operations, Dr. Benders-Hadi most recently served as Vice President and Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Included Health (formerly Doctor on Demand and Grand Rounds Health). Previously, she held the position of Chief of Psychiatry at Rockland Psychiatric Center in New York.

“Working with Talkspace carries with it both enormous purpose and value that I am proud to be a part of,” said Dr. Benders-Hadi. “Providers are critically important to Talkspace’s mission. Understanding providers’ perspectives, goals, and challenges is what will successfully drive patient outcomes. I am committed to championing our providers and fostering an environment where they can thrive, deliver exceptional care, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients.”

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