In health care, one of the biggest challenges facing patients and families is being able to access appropriate care, and that struggle is even more present in behavioral health. At Boston Medical Center (BMC), a health equity transformation looked to change that reality. In this conversation, three experts from BMC discuss the development of the Health Equity Accelerator, the partnerships needed to sustain the work, and how BMC was able to expand access to behavioral health services to historically underserved communities.

Alleviating provider burnout and promoting a culture of wellness are two huge areas of focus for any successful health care organization. But with the rapid-fire pace of health care, what strategies and solutions can be implemented? In this conversation, Kristin Jacob, M.D., medical director of the Office of Physician and APP Fulfillment at Corewell Health West, discusses the organization’s foundation for well-being strategies, the successes they’ve had in reducing burnout, and the vital importance of "change agents" to propel the work forward.

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