Episodes

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 standardize the client experience and support sustainable growth across new regions and care settings.

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, aligned incentives, and structural coherence are essential to stabilizing and scaling behavioral health delivery.

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 technology can improve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable patient populations. This episode is sponsored by Lumina Care.

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 retention initiatives, centralized infrastructure, and why investing boldly in people is essential to expanding behavioral health access across New York City.

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 Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, discusses how telepsychiatry has transformed access to behavioral health care across rural West Virginia.

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 alignment, sustainable program design, and the leadership principles needed to scale behavioral health without relying solely on grant funding.

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, and creating a community-focused system of mental health services.

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 to lead through rapid change.

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, scalability, and why measurement based care is becoming an operational standard rather than a nice to have.

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 recovery.

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 prevention focused models, early intervention, and care delivered in non traditional community settings can reduce disparities, strengthen families, and improve long term outcomes across New York City.

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 roles across Mass General Brigham and the system’s work to integrate psychiatric services, expand innovative treatments, and improve both patient and provider experience.

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 environments. He also shares where he sees the greatest opportunities for growth in the future—from innovative care models to more sustainable approaches that strengthen access and outcomes.

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.

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 transformational mental health services. Delivering care that is embedded on-site and integrated in primary care, learn how one of America’s fastest growing behavioral health companies is both improving clin...