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Michelle Hoy

Michelle Hoy

Innovative healthcare leader in clinical operations and mental health

michelle-hoy
Whitewater, Colorado
Joined May 2025
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Summary

Michelle Hoy is a co-founder and Head of Clinical Operations at Vitalic Health, a company dedicated to transforming mental health care for older individuals. She plays a crucial role in developing and implementing innovative, tech-enabled solutions to make mental health support more accessible and effective for seniors. vitalichealth+1
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and certified addiction specialist (CAS) with over 25 years of experience in behavioral healthcare. Her private practice in Whitewater, Colorado, focuses on adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, utilizing evidence-based therapies such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. psychologytoday+1
While serving as Executive Vice President at Mind Springs Health & West Springs Hospital, Michelle was a key innovator in developing 'Metricovery.' This team-based, intensive treatment approach significantly improved depression resolution rates and earned national recognition, including the 2019 Sherman Award for Excellence in Patient Engagement. gjsentinel+2
At Ellipsis Health, as Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations, Michelle was at the forefront of integrating technology with mental healthcare. She contributed to research and co-authored papers on the feasibility of machine learning for detecting mental health conditions via smartphone apps and on AI-driven care management. ellipsishealth+2

Work

Education

Writing

Feasibility of a Machine Learning-Based Smartphone Application in Detecting Depression and Anxiety in a Generally Senior Population

January 1, 2022

A research study investigating the use of machine learning in smartphone applications for detecting mental health conditions in older adults.

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Digital Phenotyping for Detecting Depression Severity in a...

A co-authored work on using digital phenotyping for assessing depression severity.

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Transforming Care Management through AI-Driven Analysis

A whitepaper detailing how AI can be used to improve care management in healthcare.

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Phase-Based Care in Community Mental Health: A Cost-...

A paper highlighting the benefits and cost-effectiveness of phase-based care models in community mental health, a program she helped develop.

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Hobbies

Enjoys riding motorcycles, racing, photography, and reading in her free time in rural western Colorado. care-connect-consulting