Cerula Care Expands Oncology Behavioral Health Reach Through VOA Partnership and New Podcast Initiative

New updates have been reported about Cerula Care.

Cerula Care is deepening its role in integrated cancer care through its partnership with Virginia Oncology Associates (VOA), highlighted by a new joint podcast episode that positions behavioral health as a core component of oncology treatment. Since launching their collaboration in January 2024, Cerula Care has enrolled more than 850 VOA patients into its oncology-specific behavioral health program, delivered via a collaborative care model that embeds psychiatric expertise into oncology workflows. The podcast features Cerula Care’s cofounder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kyle Lavin, alongside a VOA oncologist and a former patient, underscoring how the company’s model addresses high rates of depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders among cancer patients—conditions that can undermine adherence, increase hospitalizations, and affect survival if left untreated. Cerula Care reports that its Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) has achieved a 62% reduction in depression symptoms and a 57% reduction in anxiety within four months, outcomes that directly support its value proposition to oncology practices, payers, and health systems.

For Cerula Care, the VOA partnership and the public release of this podcast function as both proof-of-concept and strategic positioning in a growing market for integrated behavioral health solutions in specialty care. The virtual nature of Cerula’s integration reduces time, access, and stigma barriers, enabling scalable deployment without adding workload to oncologists—an operational advantage as cancer centers seek to expand supportive services without expanding staffing at the same pace. By publicly emphasizing whole-person care and demonstrating measurable clinical impact, Cerula Care strengthens its case for broader adoption of its model across oncology networks and potentially other chronic disease domains. The messaging from both Cerula and VOA frames behavioral health as standard-of-care rather than optional support, which, if widely adopted, could increase demand for Cerula’s services, support recurring revenue from long-term provider partnerships, and enhance its strategic positioning in value-based care environments focused on outcomes and cost containment.