Guest: Lauren Howard, CEO, Clinical Operations Group | CEO, LBee Health | Founder, ElleTwo
Host: Daniel Williams, Senior Editor, MGMA

Summary:
In this episode, Lauren Howard shares how her personal experience with burnout inspired the creation of virtual mental health resources. She discusses why toxic work cultures persist, how remote work reshaped expectations, and what healthcare leaders can do to better support their teams.

Key Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:16 Lauren Howard's Journey and Inspiration
03:14 The Birth of LB Health and EllTwo
05:03 Mental Health Services Expansion
07:08 Pandemic's Impact on Burnout and Isolation
09:26 Workplace Dynamics and Employee Well-being
13:48 Reflections on Work-Life Balance
18:06 Conclusion and Resources

🔗 Resources and Links:

• LBee Health – Mental health support groups
• ElleTwo – Challenging traditional professionalism

Additional Resources:

• MGMA Events
• MGMA Consulting
• MGMA DataDive
• MGMA Stat
• MGMA Podcasts
• Connect with Lauren Howard on LinkedIn