SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 4, 2026–
Octave, an innovator in outcomes-focused behavioral health care, today announced the launch of WiseMatch by Octave, a proprietary technology platform that modernizes insurance directories and makes it easier for patients to find and book in-network mental health care.
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WiseMatch is designed for health plans, behavioral health providers, and patients seeking faster access to in-network care. The platform creates a seamless experience for individuals to quickly find and book in-network therapy within payor directories while enabling providers to connect with in-network clients and manage bookings through existing workflows.
“For so long, the health care industry has been focused on creating access to mental health care. Yet, one of the most common places patients go to find care — insurance directories — has remained difficult to navigate,” said Sandeep Acharya, Founder and CEO of Octave. “ About 40% of people begin their therapy search inside their health plan’s directory, and too often, that search ends prematurely because the experience is frustrating or outdated. Through innovative technology, WiseMatch changes that by finally making it easy for patients to book care directly with available, in-network providers.”
Behavioral health networks are fragmented across independent providers, group practices, and disconnected EHR systems. Provider information often varies widely and becomes outdated quickly, making it difficult for patients to find and access timely care. WiseMatch integrates across these sources — including EHRs — to deliver a modern therapy booking experience with real-time availability and regularly updated provider data.
Today, tens of thousands of therapists are connected through the WiseMatch platform, joining through Octave’s partnerships with leading mental health practices such as Grow Therapy, Rula, and Sondermind as well as purpose-built behavioral health EHRs like Valant, among others.
Jennifer Meyer, President at SonderMind said: “At SonderMind, we’re committed to building the infrastructure that helps clinicians succeed and patients access high-quality care more efficiently. By partnering with WiseMatch by Octave, we’re integrating our network into the places people are already searching for care and enabling real-time access to care without adding administrative burden for providers. A partnership like this allows us to expand access while continuing to support clinicians with the tools and stability they need to drive improved outcomes for patients.”
Jim Nastri, Director, Channel Growth at Rula said: “For years, health plan members searching for care within their directories have been forced to leave that experience — navigating third-party websites, making phone calls, and often starting over — only to find providers that are either not a fit or unavailable. Together with WiseMatch by Octave, we’ve addressed this longstanding gap by enabling members to find and book in-network care instantly, without ever leaving their health plan’s directory. It’s a meaningful step toward delivering a more seamless, reliable experience to make mental health care work for everyone.”
Julie Harris, VP of Enterprise Partnerships at Grow Therapy said: “Our philosophy at Grow is that there should be no wrong door to care. A modern, best-in-class provider directory is mission-critical because it’s often the moment people decide whether to start seeing a mental health provider. Octave is a crucial partner for us in building those directory capabilities, so we can connect individuals to the best possible care for their needs, whether their journey starts with a web search, their health insurance plan’s directory, or an employer-sponsored mental health program.”
Valant plans to roll out WiseMatch by Octave later this year. “We are excited about this partnership,” said Ram Krishnan, Valant CEO. “Behavioral health providers shouldn’t have to spend valuable clinical time managing the complexity of marketing their practice. Through our partnership with WiseMatch, we’re making it easier for our customers to connect with individuals actively seeking care. By reducing the guesswork involved in attracting new patients, this partnership allows clinicians to focus their energy where it belongs: on delivering high-quality care.”
Through integrations with health plans and directory platforms, members can seamlessly book in-network care.
WiseMatch integrates with health plans, provider groups, EHRs, and independent clinicians to enable real-time matching and booking with in-network behavioral health providers — helping patients find care within the directories where their search typically begins.
About Octave
Octave is transforming premium mental health care into a standard practice. Our therapy model gives patients, providers, and payors agency. WiseMatch by Octave extends this mission by modernizing insurance plan directories and enabling direct connections between patients and in-network providers. Learn more at wisematch.com.
WiseMatch by Octave is a proprietary technology platform that modernizes insurance directories and makes it easier for patients to find and book in-network mental health care.
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — European players chanted, “Two more years!” when they won the Ryder Cup in New York, and Luke Donald listened. He was named captain on Wednesday for the 2027 matches in Ireland, making him the first captain in 30 years to lead in three straight Ryder Cups.
At stake for Donald is a chance to become the first Ryder Cup captain with three straight victories.
“The last two Ryder Cups have meant a lot to me and my family,” Donald said. “I didn’t imagine this third time would come. Celebrating on that Sunday night in New York after a pressure-packed week in a tough environment, I thought maybe my job was done.
“But maybe there is a little more story to tell.”
Donald, a former world No. 1 from England, was never meant to be captain in the first place. He seemingly lost out when Europe chose Henrik Stenson to be captain for the 2023 matches outside Rome. But then Stenson gave up the job when he joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf, and Donald stepped in and hasn’t missed a beat.
Donald led Europe to a resounding victory in 2023, and then last September at Bethpage Black led his team to a seven-point lead going into Sunday singles. It held on to win while coping with a hostile New York crowd.
That prompted U.S. captain Keegan Bradley to say, “I think he’s the best European Ryder Cup captain of all time, Luke Donald.”
The 2027 matches — the 100th anniversary of the Ryder Cup — will be at Adare Manor in Ireland. Europe has not lost on home soil since 1993.
Now it’s up to the Americans to decide who will go up against Donald. Tiger Woods again is the top choice to lead Team USA. Woods turned down the job last time, leading to Bradley being appointed just 14 months before the matches.
Woods has said he hasn’t decided whether he has the time to do the job justice. He currently is leading an overhaul of the PGA Tour model. The Associated Press reported last week the PGA of America has encouraged Woods to decide within the month.
Bernhard Gallacher from 1991 through 1995 was the last captain to serve three straight times, winning his last one at Oak Hill.
Donald was seen as an obvious choice for 2027, part of that a product of LIV Golf because of other potential captains — Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Graeme McDowell — who are with LIV. Justin Rose had said at the start of the year he was more interested in playing for the 2027 team. Francesco Molinari was viewed as another option.
“History is obviously important to me. As a team, as Ryder Cup Europe, we all play for history,” the 48-year-old Donald said. “We talk about it a lot, about the guys who paved the way for us and the responsibility we have to inspire next generations. But I don’t think I have ever thought about history through a personal lens. I just try to enjoy the journey and the day-to-day work to create an environment that gives the players the opportunity for success. That is what I focus on.”
Walter Hagen was a winning captain four times for the Americans, while Ben Hogan led the U.S. team to three victories, though neither was in successive matches and those occurred in an era of U.S. dominance before Europe was part of the Ryder Cup.
Tony Jacklin was European captain three times, and his players left with the gold trophy all three times. The last one in 1989 was a tie, and Europe retained the Ryder Cup as the defending champion. At stake for Donald is the first to win outright three straight times.
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FILE – Europe’s captain Luke Donald poses with the trophy after winning the Ryder Cup golf tournament against the United States on the Bethpage Black golf course, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)