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Becker's Healthcare Behavioral Health
by Becker's Healthcare
This podcast from Becker's Healthcare will focus key behavioral health news and trends.
Episodes
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AI and the Future of Behavioral Health, and How to Enhance Care Without Replacing Clinicians
In this episode, Javier Favela, VP Market & Segment Leader at NextGen, discusses how AI can reduce administrative burden, expand behavioral health capacity and support earlier, more personalized interventions while keeping clinicians and human connection at the center of care. This episode is...
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Closing the Behavioral Health Gap in Women's Health
In this episode, Laura Bauer, Vice President of Strategy at Iris Telehealth, discusses integrating behavioral health into women’s health across the lifespan, including proactive screening, menopause and maternal mental health, patient loyalty and care team support. This episode is sponsored by…
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Behavioral Health Innovation and Expanding Access Across Communities with Dr. Manish Sapra
In this episode, Dr. Manish Sapra, System Vice President of Behavioral Health and Collaborative Service Lines for CommonSpirit Health, discusses strategies to expand access to behavioral healthcare, strengthen integrated care models, and address growing mental health needs through innovation and...
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Building a Stronger Behavioral Health Crisis System with Chris Santarsiero
In this episode, Chris Santarsiero, Vice President of Government Affairs at Connections Health Solutions, discusses the policy, reimbursement, and community partnerships needed to expand access to behavioral health crisis care. He also shares how crisis stabilization centers, the 988 Lifeline…
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How FQHCs Can Extend the Reach of Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Services for Vulnerable Populations
In this episode, Robin Henry, Chief Operating Officer, Solvera Health, discusses how FQHCs can extend behavioral health and substance use disorder services for underserved populations through integrated care models, strategic partnerships, telehealth, and innovative workforce solutions that…
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Redesigning Behavioral Health Access for Better Patient Outcomes with Melissa Brule
In this episode, Melissa Brule, Director of Behavioral Health and Specialty Services at Elliot Health System, shares how her team transformed outpatient behavioral health access through a “no wrong door” intake model, rapid clinical assessments, and patient navigation support. She discusses the...
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Expanding Quality Access in Behavioral Health with Omar Fattal, MD, MPH
In this episode, Omar Fattal, MD, MPH, Chief Behavioral Health Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals, shares insights on workforce development, continuity of care, patient engagement and innovative programs designed to improve outcomes and equity for New Yorkers facing mental health and substance use...
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Sarah Hollins, Director of Behavioral Health Services at West Virginia University Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center
In this episode, Sarah Hollins, Director of Behavioral Health Services at West Virginia University Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of staff support and patient safety in behavioral healthcare leadership. She shares insights on addressing training...
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Scaling Mental Health Access, Reducing Burnout, and Tulsa’s Growth with Carl Hoopes
In this episode, Carl Hoopes, MS, MBA, EVP, Chief Operating Officer, GRAND Mental Health, discusses redesigning behavioral health workflows, leveraging AI and telehealth technology to reduce clinician burnout, and expanding access through new pharmacy and telepsychiatry initiatives.
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Scaling Mental Health with Outcomes, Workforce Strategy, and AI with Kellan Tittle
In this episode, Kellan Tittle, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, People Incorporated Mental Health Services, discusses the shift from access to outcomes, workforce challenges, and how AI is improving documentation and efficiency. He also shares how integrated care models and disciplined growth...
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Scaling Behavioral Health While Preserving Clinical Autonomy with Ben Johnson
In this episode, Ben Johnson, Director of Behavioral Health Provider Practices and Operations at Lakeland Regional Health-Florida, discusses how to standardize operational infrastructure without compromising clinical care. He also shares insights on leveraging technology, reducing administrative...
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Menopause & Mental Health: What Healthcare Leaders Need to Understand About Why the Two Can’t Be Treated in Silos
In this episode, Georgia Gaveras, DO, Co-Founder & CMO, Talkiatry, explores the critical link between menopause and mental health and why siloed care leads to worse outcomes. She highlights the need for integrated, whole person approaches and expanded access to specialized psychiatric care for...
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Solving Behavioral Health’s Access Problem at Scale
In this episode, Sandeep Acharya, CEO & Founder, Octave, shares how outdated infrastructure, fragmented systems, and ghost networks create barriers to mental health access and how smarter matching and integrated platforms can connect patients to care faster. He also explores the role of...
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Ambient AI in Behavioral Health: Lessons for 2026 and Beyond
This episode recorded live at the Becker’s Spring Behavioral Health Summit features Ken Powers, MSW, LICSW, ACSW, BCD, Director of Behavioral Health Services/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, E. A. Hawse Health Center & Johnathan Lyon, MSW, LICSW, Assistant Director of Behavioral…
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Modernizing Employee Mental Health Support and Embedding Well-Being Into Organizational Strategy
In this episode, Kristen Ford, General Manager of the Employer Division, Carelon Behavioral Health, discusses how employers are transforming mental health support into a proactive, integrated strategy and shares practical ways to drive engagement, align leadership, and improve workforce outcomes....
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Connecting the Front Door: How Real-Time Technology and AI-Enabled Intake Improve ED Throughput, Operational Efficiency, and Patient Care
In this episode, Shana Palmieri, LCSW, Co-Founder of XFERALL, discusses how emergency departments, case management teams, community providers, and behavioral health intake teams can be connected in real time to reduce ED boarding and improve patient flow. She explores how AI-enabled intake...
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Scaling Behavioral Health: Building Sustainable Models in 2026
In this episode Dr. Edisa Shirley, Chief Growth Officer at ClinicMind, shares how health systems can move beyond expansion to truly scalable behavioral health models by strengthening governance, access, and operational infrastructure. She highlights the shift toward hybrid care and why…
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Expanding Access and Sustainability in Behavioral Health with Stephen Merz
In this episode, Stephen Merz, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Sheppard Pratt Solutions, shares how partnering with health systems to integrate behavioral and physical care, improve access, and strengthen financial sustainability can help communities expand much needed mental health...
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Scaling Community Behavioral Health at GRAND Mental Health with Carl Hoopes
In this episode, Carl Hoopes, EVP and Chief Operating Officer of GRAND Mental Health, discusses expanding access to care for 18,000 Oklahomans through telepsychiatry, crisis services, and community partnerships. He shares how lean operations, AI tools, and EHR modernization are helping…
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Redesigning Behavioral Health Systems with Allie Friesen of AF Impact
In this episode, Allie Friesen, Founder and Principal of AF Impact, shares why today’s behavioral health challenges are rooted in system design rather than effort alone. Drawing on experience across clinical care, health system leadership, and state government, she outlines how clearer ownership,...
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Reimagining Behavioral Health in Post-Acute Care Through Telepsychiatry
In this episode, Dr. Glen Rebman, Medical Director of Telepsychiatry at Lumina Care, discusses how telepsychiatry is expanding access to behavioral health services in post acute and long term care settings. He shares insights on workforce shortages, integration with primary care, and how…
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Building and Sustaining NYC Health + Hospitals’ Behavioral Health Workforce with Omar Fattal, MD, MPH
In this episode, Omar Fattal, MD, MPH, System Chief of Behavioral Health at NYC Health + Hospitals, shares how the nation’s largest municipal health system cut vacancy and turnover rates by making workforce a core strategic priority. He discusses enterprise wide recruitment, training, and…
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Kari-Beth Law, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer and Board Member of the West Virginia University Health System, Professor of Adult, Child/Adolescent and Forensic Psychiatry, Vice Chair of Clinical Services, and Director of Telepsychiatry for the W
In this episode, Kari-Beth Law, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer and Board Member of the West Virginia University Health System, Professor of Adult, Child/Adolescent and Forensic Psychiatry, Vice Chair of Clinical Services, and Director of Telepsychiatry for the WVU School of Medicine…
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J.R. Greene, Founder and Chairman of Psychiatric Medical Care
In this episode, J.R. Greene, Founder and Chairman of Psychiatric Medical Care, shares how his organization is expanding access to behavioral health services across rural and urban communities through innovative care models, telehealth, and hospital partnerships. He also discusses workforce...
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Jill Wiedemann-West, CEO of People Incorporated Mental Health Services
In this episode, Jill Wiedemann-West, CEO of People Incorporated Mental Health Services, discusses how the organization is connecting strategy, growth, and data to strengthen care for 13,000 Minnesotans. She shares insights on building organizational agility, leveraging social determinants data,...
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John Meier, CEO of Aurora Charter Oak Behavioral Health Hospital
In this episode, John Meier, CEO of Aurora Charter Oak Behavioral Health Hospital, discusses his career path, key trends shaping behavioral health, and the impact of new California nursing staffing ratios. He also shares leadership lessons, optimism for expanded access to care, and what it takes…
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Building Integrated, Measurement Based Behavioral Health at Scale with Shannon Werb of Array Behavioral Care
In this episode, Shannon Werb, CEO of Array Behavioral Care, discusses how an employed clinical workforce, interoperable technology, and evidence based care pathways are helping health systems deliver consistent, high quality behavioral health services. He shares lessons on integration,...
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Joseph Lee, MD, President and CEO of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
In this episode, Joseph Lee, MD, President and CEO of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, discusses the growing crisis among young people, exploring the links between trauma, isolation, mental health, and substance use, and why integrated, community centered treatment is critical for lasting...
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Expanding Trauma Informed Mental Healthcare for Mothers, Infants, and Families with Dr. Obianuju Berry
In this episode, Dr. Obianuju Berry, Medical Director of Domestic Violence Programs at NYC Health + Hospitals Office of Behavioral Health, discusses the urgent need for integrated, trauma-informed mental healthcare for pregnant and postpartum individuals, children, and families. She shares how...
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Bernard R. Jones, Vice President, MGB Behavioral & Mental Health, Mass General Brigham; Vice President, MGB Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, McLean Hospital, Brigham & Women’s Faulkner Hospital
In this episode, Bernard R. Jones, Vice President, MGB Behavioral & Mental Health, Mass General Brigham; Vice President, MGB Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, McLean Hospital, Brigham & Women’s Faulkner Hospital, discusses his dual leadership...
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Adam Williams, VP of Payer Operations and Strategy at Tava Health
On this episode, Adam Williams, VP of Payer Operations and Strategy at Tava Health, joins the podcast to discuss why mental health care must remain at the center of organizational strategyrula, the realities of provider burnout, and how leaders can better support clinicians in high-pressure...
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Scaling Operational Excellence and the 7 Levers Powering Healthcare Performance
In this episode, Sri Velamoor, President and COO of NextGen Healthcare, shares how seven efficiency levers are helping practices improve performance, with a special focus on behavioral health, technology adoption, and strategies for long-term sustainability. This episode is sponsored by NextGen...
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Mandy Fauble, PhD, LCSW, Vice President of Operations at UPMC Western Behavioral Health
In this episode, Mandy Fauble, PhD, LCSW, Vice President of Operations at UPMC Western Behavioral Health, discusses workforce transformation, community partnerships, and the role of technology in expanding access and improving behavioral health services.
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Dr. Matthew Hurford & Dr. Michael Lynch of UPMC
Dr. Matthew Hurford and Dr. Michael Lynch join the Becker’s Behavioral Health Podcast to discuss UPMC’s investments in behavioral health, from neighborhood centers addressing social needs to expanded inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth services. They share lessons on building integrated…
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Advancing Suicide Prevention and Crisis Care at Carelon Behavioral Health
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Chaudhary and Dr. Jeffrey Hite of Carelon Behavioral Health discuss innovative approaches to suicide prevention, the role of predictive modeling in identifying at-risk individuals, and how 988 and crisis response systems are shaping the future of mental health care....
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Dr. Dan Schatz, Medical Director of Addiction Services at NYC Health + Hospitals
This episode features Dr. Dan Schatz, Medical Director of Addiction Services at NYC Health + Hospitals, discussing how the city’s largest public health system provides comprehensive, low-threshold addiction care. Dr. Schatz shares strategies to reduce stigma, support recovery, and train staff to...
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Using Telehealth to Diagnose and Treat Adolescent ADHD with Dr. Tracy Mullare of Iris Telehealth
n this episode, Dr. Tracy Mullare discusses the rising rates of adolescent ADHD diagnoses, the challenges families face in accessing timely care, and how telepsychiatry can close critical gaps in treatment. She shares insights on improving access, reducing wait times, and supporting long-term...
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Redefining Mental Health: Building a Smarter, Stronger and Scalable Ecosystem of Care
In this episode, Dr. Fasal Tai, CEO of PsychPlus, shares his journey from psychiatry residency to building a nationwide mental health platform focused on technology, access, and outcomes. He discusses how PsychPlus is addressing the mental health crisis through same-day care, predictive AI, and a...
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Dr. Karin Price, Chief of Psychology at Texas Children’s Hospital
This episode features Dr. Karin Price, Chief of Psychology at Texas Children’s Hospital, who shares how the hospital is responding to the recent Central Texas floods by supporting employees, patients, and the broader community. She highlights strategies for behavioral recovery, emergency...
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Dorinda Mueller, CEO of Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health
In this episode, Dorinda Mueller, CEO of Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health, shares how her clinical background and leadership are shaping innovative strategies in mental health care. She discusses the promise and challenges of AI integration, the growing need for youth-focused services, and the...
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Unlocking Scalable, Evidence-Based Mental Health Care Through Digital Innovation with Susannah Feinstein of Amwell
This episode recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2025 Behavioral Health Summit features Susannah Feinstein, Product Manager for Behavioral Health, Amwell. Susannah shares how Amwell is helping expand access to high-quality mental health care through integrated virtual solutions that support...
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From Siloed to Seamless: Reimagining Behavioral Health with evolvedMD
This episode recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2025 Behavioral Health Summit features Steve Biljan, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of evolvedMD, a national leader in Collaborative Care. Mr. Biljan shares how evolvedMD’s enhanced Collaborative Care model is expanding access to...
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Leah Blackwell, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, and Eric Clay, VP of Security for Memorial Hermann Health System
This episode features Leah Blackwell, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, and Eric Clay, VP of Security for Memorial Hermann Health System. They share how clinical and security teams are partnering to address workplace violence, implement proactive safety…
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The Business of Care: Elevating Behavioral Health Reimbursement with Purpose
In this episode, Erica Carbajal speaks with Kevin Isaacs, Founder and President of Tribunus Health, about the urgent need for more equitable behavioral health reimbursement. Kevin shares how personal experiences shaped his mission to help providers negotiate sustainable payer contracts. He also...
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Chris Beamish, Service Line Executive for Mental Health and Addiction at Fairview Health Services
Chris Beamish, Service Line Executive for Mental Health and Addiction at Fairview Health Services, joins the podcast to share his personal journey into the mental health field and the inspiration behind his work. He discusses the current challenges facing mental health care, particularly around...
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Transforming Trauma Care: Aimee McCann on Rethinking Mental Health Treatment
In this episode, Aimee McCann, CEO and Founder of Banyan Mental Health Solutions, shares her vision for trauma-focused, research-driven mental health care. She discusses the gaps in access, challenges of traditional treatment models, and her mission to create innovative, insurance-accessible care...
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Driving Whole-Person Care: Dr. Caroline Carney on Behavioral Health Innovation
In this episode, Caroline Carney, President of Behavioral Health and CMO at Magellan Health, discusses integrating behavioral and physical health, addressing social determinants, and expanding access through value-based and collaborative care models. She shares strategic insights on improving...
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Investing in People and Safety: Building a Resilient Behavioral Health Workforce with Kristen Kichefski
In this episode, Kristen Kichefski, Chief Nursing Officer at Bradley Hospital, shares how her team is addressing the psychiatric nursing shortage, strengthening workforce safety, and creating innovative career pipelines to support behavioral health across the Brown University Health System.
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Expanding Access and Empowering Clinicians in Behavioral Health with Dr. Priyanka of Mindpath Health
In this episode, Dr. Priyanka, Chief Medical Officer at Mindpath Health, joins Rylee Wilson to discuss the organization's push to improve mental health access, invest in clinician well-being, and leverage technology to ease the patient journey and support specialty care
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Rylee Wilson speaks with Dr. James O’Dea and Dr. J. Craig Allen of Hartford HealthCare
In this episode, Rylee Wilson speaks with Dr. James O’Dea and Dr. J. Craig Allen of Hartford HealthCare about the future of behavioral health and addiction medicine. They discuss the critical importance of access to care, strategies for keeping patients engaged in treatment, and the latest...
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