Session Details
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Name
01. The Case for Behavioral Health as a Growth Engine
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Gian Varbaro, MD, Chief Medical Officer And Vice President, Ambulatory Services, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
- Heidi Monroe, DBH, Program Director, Behavioral Health, Johnson Memorial Hospital
- Jenny Welling-Palmer, Chief Strategy Officer, Thriveworks
- Sunil Patel, MD MBA, Chief Medical Officer, Prime Healthcare
Description
The Case for Behavioral Health as a Growth Engine explores how mental health services can drive strategic, financial, and operational growth for health systems. This panel highlights integrated care models, service expansion, value-based reimbursement, and innovation—showing how investing in behavioral health can enhance patient outcomes, strengthen the organization, and create sustainable competitive advantage.



