In this episode, Kelsey Smith, Senior Director of Care Management and Behavioral Health Services at Providence Swedish, and Jenni O'Donnell, Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health Integration at Swedish Medical Group, discuss the critical importance of caregiver well-being. They explore the impact of burnout, innovative support programs, and the future of well-being initiatives aimed at fostering resilience and retention in healthcare.

Natalie Schneider, Founding CEO of Fort Health, discusses the mental health challenges children face post-COVID and how collaborative care models are addressing these issues. She highlights the integration of psychiatry with pediatric care, ensuring that pediatricians remain at the center of a child’s mental health journey. Schneider also shares Fort Health’s unique approach—graduating children from therapy once they’ve met their goals, promoting long-term well-being.

In this episode, Dr. Colby Newsome, Director of Behavioral Health Pharmacy at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, discusses emerging opportunities in behavioral health, including long-acting injectables, substance use disorder treatment, and pharmacogenomics. He shares insights on improving medication adherence, expanding access to evidence-based treatments, and the future of psychedelic science in mental health care.

In this episode, Matt Brown, Chief Administration Officer and President at ARC Healthcare, discusses how ARC is transforming behavioral health and addiction recovery services. He shares insights on expanding telehealth, aligning outcome measures, and ensuring quality care in Kentucky’s evolving healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Dr. Mark Allen, Chairman of the American Board of Sports & Performance Psychiatry and newly appointed Medical Director of Psychiatry at EDCare, discusses his journey in psychiatry, the importance of specialized care for athletes with eating disorders, and the unique challenges faced in sports environments. He also highlights EDCare’s athlete-specific program and its innovative, multidisciplinary approach to recovery.

In this episode, Tammy Boyd, Chief Revenue Officer at Lakeside Neurologic, discusses the organization's holistic approach to neurorehabilitation, the challenges of staffing and payer systems, and key growth opportunities in post-acute care.

In this episode, Renee Rafferty, Senior Vice President of Behavioral Health at Children's Nebraska, discusses the challenges and opportunities in pediatric behavioral health. She shares insights on expanding access to care, integrating mental health services into schools, and investing in innovative technologies and a diverse workforce to shape the future of behavioral health.

Join Mariah Muhammad from Becker’s Healthcare as she chats with Andy Flanagan, CEO of Iris Telehealth, about the biggest challenges and transformative strategies in behavioral health services. Learn about the critical components for a sustainable and scalable approach and how virtual care is shaping the future of behavioral health.

This episode is sponsored by Iris Telehealth.

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Jerstad, Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services at Children's Minnesota shares insights into her background & scope of her current role, the significant increase of mental health concerns in children & adolescents, behavioral health initiatives her organization is implementing today that she is excited about, and more.

Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the experiences of Dr. Thomas Pineo, a medical director at UPMC Community Osteopathic, who shares his journey as part of the "lost generation" of autistic U.S. adults. Discover how his diagnosis has transformed his personal and professional life, including insights from his recent paper on caring for autistic adults in the inpatient setting. Gain valuable perspectives on the importance of advocating for and accommodating marginalized groups, drawn from Dr. Pineo's own leadership role in healthcare.