AHA podcast — "Retention is Key": The Satisfaction and Productivity of Integrated Clinicians at Maine Behavioral Healthcare

Removing silos between physical and mental health care not only benefits patients, but the recruitment and retention of desperately needed behavioral health specialists. In this conversation, Stacey Ouellette, director of behavioral health integration with Maine Behavioral Health Care, discusses the positive impact integrated care has had on workplace productivity and satisfaction, and how it's made their teams more connected across the organization. LISTEN NOW
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