Prairie Health (Acquired by Carbon Health)
Mental Health CareCalifornia, United States0-1 Employees
Prairie Health is a telemedicine company in the mental health care space that focuses on anxiety and depression, delivering data-driven, personalized treatment and ongoing care. It aims to reduce the trial-and-error approach to medication by identifying the right starting medication and dosage upfront, supported by pharmacogenetic testing and analysis of psychiatric medical records. The care model pairs psychiatrists with trained care partners who provide ongoing counseling over text between monthly psychiatry visits, and the company is based in Palo Alto, California, with a very small team. The service targets individuals seeking mental health treatment and the clinicians who treat them, addressing high discontinuation rates by offering timely, tailored medication management and continuous support. Prairie Health positions itself in the mental health and telemedicine landscape as a data-driven option that leverages genetic testing and ongoing professional support; in November 2021, it announced the appointment of Christopher Reist as Chief Medical Officer, and it is noted as having been acquired by Carbon Health.