Name
03. Top Ideas to Embed Behavioral Health Enterprise into High Acuity Care Settings
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Manish Sapra, MD, MMM, FAPA, System Vice President, Behavioral Health and Collaborative Service Lines, CommonSpirit Health
Tracey Izzard, MA, MBA, LPCC-S, LICDC-SC, LSW, Vice President, Behavioral Health, Sentara
Dawn Zieger, Vice President, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Department and Assistant Professor, Commonwealth School Of Medicine, Geisinger
Gregory Ammon, MS, LCPC, CMPE, Chief Operating Officer, Clinical Operations, Ascension IL, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
Tracey Izzard, MA, MBA, LPCC-S, LICDC-SC, LSW, Vice President, Behavioral Health, Sentara
Dawn Zieger, Vice President, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Department and Assistant Professor, Commonwealth School Of Medicine, Geisinger
Gregory Ammon, MS, LCPC, CMPE, Chief Operating Officer, Clinical Operations, Ascension IL, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
Description
Top Ideas to Embed Behavioral Health Enterprise into High Acuity Care Settings explores strategies for integrating mental health services into hospitals and acute care environments. This panel highlights workflow redesign, interdisciplinary collaboration, technology solutions, and care coordination- demonstrating how embedding behavioral health improves patient outcomes, reduces readmissions, and strengthens overall clinical performance.
Location Name
Crystal C (West Tower - Lobby Level)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Ella Ruder, Writer, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
eruder@beckershealthcare.com
Topic Tag
Leadership, Workforce