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The high cost of inaction: Why mental health can’t wait in a time of economic pressure

Briefing Description

In today’s uncertain economy, health systems are under pressure to do more with less, yet silent cost drivers continue to chip away at the bottom line. Burnout, absenteeism, high-cost claims, and turnover are on the rise, fueling operational strain and workforce instability. When care is delayed, fragmented, or hard to access, the consequences go far beyond employee well-being, resulting in more disability leaves, ER visits, lost productivity, and critical staffing gaps that jeopardize patient care.

Speakers:

  • Alethea Varra, PhD, Senior Vice President of Clinical Care, Lyra Health

  • Carrie Bergen, LCSW, Senior Strategist, Lyra Health

Key Learnings

  • The hidden cost centers tied to outdated or underperforming mental health benefits

  • How to shift high-cost behavioral health claims with timely access to quality care

  • What leading health systems are doing differently to reduce burnout, absenteeism, and avoidable turnover