Tech, AI, and the Future of Therapy, with Dr. Harry Ritter, Alma's CEO

What if fixing mental healthcare isn’t about replacing clinicians—but finally giving them the systems they’ve always lacked?In this episode of Neural Compass, Dr. Harry Ritter, founder and CEO of Alma, joins Jimini’s Mark Jacobstein to explore how technology, insurance alignment, and new business models can unlock better mental health care at scale. Drawing on his experience as a physician, lawyer, and former Oscar Health executive, Harry explains why behavioral health has lagged in tech adoption, how the pandemic permanently reshaped care delivery, and why empowering independent clinicians may be the fastest path to access, quality, and sustainability. They cover:- Why behavioral health remained tech-averse for so long—and what changed- How Alma helps thousands of independent therapists accept insurance and scale- The hidden systems failures between payers, providers, and patients- Where AI can remove administrative burden without replacing clinicians- Why mental health may be the most powerful lever for preventive careLearn more: jiminihealth.com