AHA & CredibleMind Webinar
AHA Affinity Forum Session #2
Leveraging Digital Health for Scalable Mental Health Solutions
Session Overview
In the AHA Affinity Forum session #2, we learned how hospitals are harnessing digital health to expand access to mental health care.
Experts shared how how AI, data-driven tools and digital platforms support early intervention and community engagement, and promote positive outcomes, while addressing barriers and cost drivers.
Speakers
Deryk Van Brunt, DrPH
CEO, CredibleMind & Clinical Professor,
UC Berkeley School of Public Health
Arpan Waghray, MD
CEO,
Providece’s Well Being Trust
Julie Orben
Project Manager, Mental Health Matters,
Columbus Regional Health
Nancy Myers
VP of Leadership and System Innovation,
American Hospital Association
Debbie Zuerner, MA
Director of Community Engagement,
Owensboro Health
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