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About
Sandeep Acharya has spent most of his career at the nexus of strategy, policy, healthcare reform, technology innovation, and mission oriented leadership. He is the founder & CEO of Octave Health, a mental health practice and technology platform that offers higher quality care in-network with leading insurance companies. Octave has been cited as a Best Place to Work in 2023 & 2024, as well as a CB Insights Top 50 Healthcare Startup. Prior to starting Octave, he was the head of strategy at One Medical, a primary care practice that he helped lead through expansion across the country before its IPO and subsequent acquisition by Amazon. In addition to Fast Company, he has been a writer and featured speaker in USA Today, HIMSS, National Business Group on Health, Behavioral Health Business, and a wide variety of other publications. He is a recovering collegiate a cappella singer and long suffering New York Giants fan.
Sandeep Acharya
Published content
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When chronic illness and mental health collide, patients deserve better.
expert panel
Despite DEI rollbacks, some company leaders remain rooted in their initial choice to prioritize inclusivity for their customers and staff. Amid recent pushback on DEI policies across the federal government, private company executives are also rolling back on their organizations’ earlier commitments to invest in DEI program initiatives for employees and the communities they serve. However, other brand leaders are determined to remain connected with a broader, stronger, and more diverse audience base to fuel company growth. And whether it relates to team functionality or delivering high-value products and services, these 10 experts from Fast Company Executive Board know just how important it is to build personalized, user-friendly products and processes that benefit all. Below, featured members each share one way for companies to embed DEI into business design for more inclusive products and work environments.
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There are three systemic barriers to good healthcare. Here's how we can improve things for both clinicians and patients.
Company details
Octave
Company bio
Octave’s mission is to create a new standard for mental health care that’s both accessible to people and sustainable for providers. By broadening pathways for care delivery, we can better serve our community and meet the growing need for mental health care. We partner with clients to develop personalized care plans to best suit the individual's needs. Grounded in science, Octave enables clients to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful.