Building a Better System of Behavioral Health Care

In California, 1 in 3 hospitalizations are tied to behavioral health needs and for many people, especially those in rural communities, the ER is the first and often only place to turn. But emergency rooms aren’t designed for long-term mental health care.In Episode 6 of my podcast Difference Makers, I sit down with leaders from our Behavioral Health service line and talk about how Sutter is working to change that. Through collaborative care models and innovative partnerships that are expanding access, we’re bringing behavioral health care to our patients when and where it’s needed most.Listen now to hear how we’re helping close gaps in care and making a difference for those who’ve been left waiting too long.