And we’re back! In this episode of Millennium Live, we’re joined by Laura Bauer, Vice President of Strategy at Iris Telehealth, to explore a pressing challenge facing today’s health systems: how to reimagine emergency department (ED) care pathways for behavioral health patients. Laura brings deep experience from her years in health system strategy to unpack why behavioral health is one of the most critical—and complex—pressure points in care delivery today. She shares how telebehavioral health is quietly transforming outcomes by helping patients receive the right care in the right place, reducing unnecessary ED visits, hospital admissions, and long-term costs. Key Topics Include:

Why EDs have become the default front door for behavioral health

How to shift from reactive to proactive care models

The ROI of investing in behavioral health pathways

Real-world examples of innovation—and impact

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

About Iris Telehealth

Iris Telehealth was founded with the goal of creating a more patient-friendly telemedicine company that is able to quickly adapt to an organization’s needs. We are a fast-growing company with access to clinicians licensed in most states conducive to telemedicine. We have earned a reputation for having outstanding customer service and the ability to establish a customized telemedicine program without any hassle. Our clinicians have expertise in delivering quality telepsychiatry services and we value building strong professional relationship with our partners and their staff. We hold our team to the highest clinical and ethical standards and always focus on doing what is right for each and every individual we help treat. Iris believes that everyone deserves access to mental health services – and we are proud to help provide this care wherever it is needed!

To learn more, visit iristelehealth.com