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 Healthcare.

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.

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 networks of care, advancing recovery efforts, and reducing stigma during National Recovery Month.

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.

This episode is sponsored by Carelon Behavioral Health.

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 deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care.

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 outcomes for young patients.

This episode is sposored by Iris Telehealth.

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 value-based model designed to reduce suicide and improve whole-person wellness.

This episode is sponsored by PsychPlus.

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 preparedness, and the importance of long-term trauma care and community resilience.

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 importance of workforce investment to drive quality outcomes.

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 patients and providers alike in an era of workforce shortages and growing demand.

This episode is sponsored by Amwell.