The behavioral health industry is at an inflection point, shaped by rising demand, workforce challenges, evolving reimbursement models, and rapid innovation. These dynamics were front and center during a recent live podcast recording at the inaugural McDermott HealthEx Conference in Nashville.

Geode Health Chief Executive Officer Gaurav Bhattacharyya joined industry leaders to discuss how behavioral health organizations can navigate change while expanding access to care and maintaining high-quality, patient-centered services.
In this episode of Driving the Deal | McDermott HealthEx Series, the panel explores:
- Consolidation trends across the behavioral health landscape
- Access and reimbursement challenges
- Workforce dynamics and sustainability
- The future of value-based care
- How AI can enhance administrative efficiency while preserving the human connection in care delivery
Listen to the Full Episode:
Driving the Deal | McDermott HealthEx Series: Behavioral Health Deep Dive
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Recorded live at the McDermott HealthEx Conference in Nashville, TN
This episode is also available on major podcast platforms.