Aspira Health Global Research Network

The Aspira Health Global Research Network (ARN) is a collaborative initiative led by Aspira Health Global to unite U.S.-based and international researchers in advancing evidence-based solutions in health, mental health, digital health innovation, and the delivery of equitable healthcare. ARN serves as a dynamic platform for academic institutions, independent researchers, and clinical partners to co-design and evaluate real-world interventions that improve well-being and health outcomes across underserved populations. With a strong emphasis on implementation science and cross-sector collaboration, ARN supports grant-funded research projects aligned with major funders, specifically focusing on health equity research. 

Our research partners gain access to Aspira’s global implementation network, secure healthcare population health data platforms, innovative technology tools and services, expert healthcare management resources, and our evidence-based healthcare toolkits. This collaborative environment enables them to co-lead research that effectively bridges the gap between innovation and impact. By fostering global-local partnerships, the network is shaping the future of health equity through rigorous, scalable, and community-driven research. 

If you are a qualified healthcare researcher, research institution, university, or hospital interested in joining our research network, please submit your request form below.

Aspira Health Global and our partners bring over 30 years of executive-level expertise in healthcare management, strategic planning, and international consulting, with a strong emphasis on digital health innovation. We have developed a global network of highly experienced research partners, focusing on managing complex research and innovation programs across U.S. and international health systems. Our collaborative efforts span governments, academic institutions, hospitals, NGOs, and multilateral organizations to co-design, implement, and evaluate high-impact health and mental health research initiatives that address real-world challenges and promote health equity research to improve population outcomes.

Our research program management services offer comprehensive support, covering all aspects from concept development and grant writing to implementation, compliance, data management, and dissemination. We guide partners through the complete research lifecycle, including ethical approvals, IRB coordination, measurement-based care (MBC) integration, and the use of advanced digital data capture systems such as CommCare, DHIS2, EMR, and other innovative solutions. Whether leading multisite pilot studies, implementation science research, or donor-funded innovation portfolios, we ensure each program aligns with funder priorities, scientific rigor, and community needs.

By combining deep industry knowledge with advanced digital health platforms, AI-powered analytics, and strategic partnerships, Aspira Health Global empowers organizations to deliver scalable, evidence-based solutions. Our consulting model equips partners with the operational infrastructure, research capacity, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks necessary to generate real-world evidence, inform policy, and drive sustainable impact in healthcare delivery.

Aspira Health Global delivers a robust suite of healthcare technology services designed to strengthen healthcare delivery systems across employers, governments, schools, NGOs, and other organizations worldwide. Our technology team and partners support a broad range of custom healthcare technology solutions, including AI solutions, EMR/provider integrations, telehealth and virtual health platforms, and healthcare data analysis and modeling, all of which contribute to digital health innovation. We also provide software development, IT support, security, backup, business continuity, and strategic project planning focused on health equity research and implementation science. These capabilities ensure systems are secure, scalable, well maintained, and aligned with organizational goals.

By combining these elements with personalized engagement tools, strong analytics, integrated clinical infrastructure, and flexible, secure tech solutions, Aspira Health Global empowers organizations to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care, resulting in better outcomes for the populations they serve.

The Aspire Health Toolkit is a comprehensive health, wellness, and mental well-being platform that empowers organizations and individuals with the tools and resources needed to take charge of their health. This digital health innovation offers interactive assessments and a symptom checker, alongside evidence-based medical, health, wellness, and mental health resources. It includes guided self-care tips and tools, as well as access to expert-driven programs and solutions designed to prevent illness, strengthen resilience, and promote healthier lifestyles. These evidence-based resources create a sustainable impact by helping organizations and their people improve outcomes, enhance engagement, and foster a culture of well-being, bolstered by health equity research and implementation science. 

Aspira Health Global provides far more than just a toolkit. We deliver scalable, flexible solutions that seamlessly integrate with each organization’s unique needs, leveraging our expertise in healthcare delivery systems globally and advanced technology. This combination enables measurable improvements in population health outcomes, stronger healthcare system performance, and reduced total costs of care. By adopting the Aspira Health Toolkit alongside our broader programs and services, organizations enhance their ability to improve employee and patient health, achieve higher quality healthcare delivery, realize significant cost savings, and access actionable data that supports more informed health benefit decisions.

Aspira Health Global leverages advanced population health data systems to drive informed decision-making, improve outcomes, and enhance health equity research across diverse communities. By integrating real-time data from electronic medical records (EMRs), measurement-based care (MBC) tools, and digital dashboards (including DHIS2 and CommCare), we enable providers, governments, and researchers to monitor trends, identify high-risk populations, and evaluate program effectiveness. Our approach combines clinical, behavioral, and social determinants of health data to support predictive analytics, resource allocation, and implementation science in population-level interventions, empowering our partners to deliver proactive, equitable, and data-driven care.

Aspira Health Global is strategically developing new sustainable revenue streams to support and expand our global research initiatives, particularly in health equity research, by leveraging our integrated technology platforms, management consulting services, and employer-based wellness solutions. In California, our newly launched Aspira Global Healthcare Group is actively implementing insurance-reimbursed programs such as Measurement-Based Care (MBC) and Chronic Care Management (CCM), providing scalable, value-based care that is financially supported through Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance payers.  

These services not only improve patient outcomes but also generate recurring revenue to reinvest into research, data systems, and digital health innovation. By building on this U.S.-based success model, we are creating pathways to replicate and adapt similar revenue-generating programs in global markets through implementation science. Our digital health tools, AI triage systems, and workforce optimization services are designed to integrate with national health systems, NGOs, and employer networks, creating hybrid business models that combine impact with sustainability to fund research and continuous program innovation worldwide.

The Aspira Healthcare Learning & Training Resources page offers evidence-based healthcare and mental health education tailored for individuals, professionals, schools, NGOs, and other organizations. It provides practical tools, research-backed guidance, and easy-to-use training materials that focus on digital health innovation to enhance health, resilience, and mental well-being in workplaces, schools, and communities. These resources support learning, skill-building, and real-world application, empowering users to contribute to health equity research and apply implementation science, thereby creating healthier environments and delivering better care.

We offer a variety of services and programs, including healthcare technology tools, to support a wide range of healthcare and behavioral health research projects. Our focus on digital health innovation ensures we provide cutting-edge solutions. While we have an extensive list of resources, here are some of our key priorities in health equity research and implementation science. Additionally, we can collaborate with our technology team and partners to develop new customized tools.

The Aspire Health Toolkit is a comprehensive digital health innovation platform designed to support mental health, emotional well-being, and whole-person care through evidence-based resilience tools and guided self-help resources from the world's most advanced and proven sources and partners. Developed for use by individuals, healthcare providers, NGOs, schools, payers, employers, governmental entities, and community organizations, the toolkit empowers users with culturally adaptable, easy-to-implement tools that promote health equity and proactive care. 

As part of our research and innovation strategy, the Aspire Health Toolkit, along with customized versions tailored for youth, refugees, employees, and other global populations, will be integrated into health equity research projects to evaluate and improve population health outcomes, inform policy, and implement community-driven interventions worldwide.

We are leading a global strategy to establish Measurement-Based Care (MBC) as a new standard across healthcare systems through digital health innovation. Our scalable, evidence-based approach monitors health and behavioral outcomes, ensuring health equity research informs our methods. With access to over 400 validated psychosocial and chronic health assessments and customized evaluations, our MBC platform empowers providers, researchers, governments, and NGOs to collect real-time data on individual and population-level health status across any program or disease area. By embedding MBC into clinical workflows, community programs, and research initiatives, we leverage implementation science to provide a powerful tool that tracks impact, identifies needs, and improves outcomes with precision. Our ultimate goal is to make MBC the foundation for outcome-driven healthcare delivery and research worldwide, ensuring that every project, whether focused on mental health, chronic disease, or social determinants, can effectively measure what matters and act on it.

The Aspira Health Global Research Network (ARN) is a collaborative initiative led by Aspira Health Global to unite U.S.-based and international researchers in advancing evidence-based solutions in health, mental health, and digital health innovation, along with promoting equitable healthcare delivery. ARN serves as a dynamic platform for academic institutions, independent researchers, and clinical partners to co-design and evaluate real-world interventions that enhance well-being and health outcomes, particularly among underserved populations. With a robust emphasis on implementation science and cross-sector collaboration, ARN supports grant-funded health equity research projects aligned with major funders. 

Our research partners gain access to Aspira’s extensive global implementation network, secure healthcare population health data platforms, technology tools and services, as well as expert healthcare management support and resources such as our evidence-based healthcare toolkits. This collaboration aims to co-lead research initiatives that effectively bridge the gap between innovation and impact. By fostering global-local partnerships, the network contributes significantly to shaping the future of health equity through rigorous, scalable, and community-driven research.

Biksegn Asrat Yirdaw, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Global Mental Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where he specializes in mental health policy, MHPSS program development, and health equity research across Africa and global health settings. His expertise extends to digital health innovation and implementation science, and he has served as a consultant for organizations such as WHO, Africa CDC, and the UK Health Security Agency. The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is a world-leading public health university based in London, renowned for its impactful research and education aimed at improving health outcomes globally.

Dr. Tulenko is a global health systems expert and the founder and CEO of Corvus Health, recognized as a leading voice on health workforce innovation. With his extensive experience in digital health innovation and health equity research, he has also advised prominent organizations such as the World Bank, WHO, and USAID, focusing on implementation science to improve health outcomes worldwide.

Andrés Matkovich is a clinical psychologist and mental health researcher based in Argentina, boasting over 15 years of experience in public health and community mental health. His work emphasizes health equity research and rights-based psychosocial support, and he actively engages in Global South research networks that focus on digital health innovation and implementation science for equitable care.

Dr. Jackson Shawa is a Zambian medical doctor and public health specialist with clinical and research expertise in psychiatry, mental health systems, and community-based health interventions aimed at enhancing health equity. His work also emphasizes digital health innovation and implementation science to support underserved populations.

Valentine Mteki is a Tanzanian Assistant Nursing Officer and mental health researcher dedicated to youth-centered HIV and mental health advocacy. He is currently leading district programs and health equity research through the Ifakara Health Institute and Siha District Hospital, focusing on the implementation science of digital health innovation.

Dr. Yassin M. Yesuf, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Gondar (UoG), is a seasoned mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) specialist and public health leader from Ethiopia. He has extensive experience managing humanitarian health programs and advising governments, NGOs, and UN agencies across East Africa, focusing on digital health innovation, health equity research, and implementation science.