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Beyond the Referral Black Hole: How Health Systems Can Build High-Functioning Behavioral Health Partnerships

Samantha Clark

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Stephen Lupe, PsyD

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Patricia McClure-Chessier

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Tory Gildred, LICSW, SUDP

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Mark Wenneker, MD

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Description:

Many patients fall through the cracks between referral and care. This session explores how health systems can strengthen coordination with community-based behavioral health providers—ensuring timely access, data-driven collaboration, and scalable partnership models that keep patients connected to the care they need. Key Takeaways:  Practical strategies to close referral gaps and streamline patient transitions into behavioral health care. Proven models for building trust and alignment between health systems and community providers. Data-sharing and interoperability practices that enable seamless, sustainable care partnerships.