Episode 26: Yusuf Sherwani, CEO of Pelago

Join us for another episode of Digital Health Heavyweights hosted by Norm Volsky, where we sit down with Yusuf Sherwani, CEO and co-founder of Pelago, to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming behavioral healthcare through personalized, value based care models.In this episode, Yusuf shares how Pelago is helping employers improve access to substance use treatment and mental healthcare while delivering measurable clinical and financial outcomes. From addiction recovery and behavioral health to AI powered care navigation and value based healthcare, this conversation explores how technology can improve both affordability and accessibility in one of healthcare's most underserved areas.The discussion also highlights why measuring ROI remains one of the most important drivers of healthcare innovation. Yusuf explains how employers can leverage data driven behavioral health solutions to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and better support their populations through scalable digital care models."ROI is the ultimate test of value."Yusuf shares his perspective on the technologies and strategies shaping the future of behavioral healthcare:Artificial Intelligence in Mental HealthcareAddiction Recovery and Substance Use CareValue Based Behavioral Health ModelsAI Powered Care Navigation and EscalationEmployer Sponsored Behavioral Health SolutionsHealthcare ROI and Cost Reduction StrategiesData Driven Member EngagementPersonalized Mental Health SupportImproving Healthcare Accessibility and AffordabilityThe Future of Digital Health InnovationYusuf Sherwani is the CEO and co-founder of Pelago, where he is helping employers improve access to evidence based behavioral healthcare through technology enabled, value based care solutions focused on substance use management and mental health outcomes.🧠 Artificial Intelligence: How AI is improving access to behavioral healthcare while supporting better clinical outcomes.📊 Healthcare ROI: Why measuring value is critical for driving meaningful healthcare innovation.💡 Behavioral Health: How employers can rethink the delivery and funding of mental health and substance use care.🤖 AI Powered Care Models: How technology is helping personalize treatment and increase member engagement.🚀 The Future of Healthcare: Why scalable, data driven behavioral healthcare may be one of healthcare's biggest opportunities.Follow, connect and subscribe:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-health-heavyweights-podcastYoutube: https://youtube.com/@DigitalHealthHeavyweightsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalhealthheavyweights/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heavyweightspodcast