Breast Cancer Virtual Supportive Care for Women in Underserved Communities: Meet Athelo Health

Jessica Thurmond, Co-CEO & Co-founder of Athelo Health, is on a mission to transform the patient experience for women with cancer - both during treatment and in remission.
💡 Athelo Health - which joined the StartUp Health community in 2022 - is a virtual supportive care model for women in underserved communities facing breast cancer, offering peer support, health literacy, and care navigation.
🚀 Policy shifts in reimbursement, such as the Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM) for Medicare, have been crucial for Athelo's success, enabling them to target underserved communities effectively.
🌎 Athelo Health is partnering with states like Colorado to launch their product in rural clinics, aiming for expansion to other states and cancer types in the future.
💪 In this StartUp Health Studio interview, Thurmond emphasizes the importance of self-care for founders and CEOs, highlighting the need for personal wellness to sustain the success of their companies.
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