Intersecting Primary Care and Behavioral Health: How evolvedMD and Banner Medical Group Are Increasing Access to Mental Health
Friday, September 26th, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Discover how Banner Health and evolvedMD, a leader in integrated healthcare, are redefining patient care through an innovative, fully integrated behavioral health model. With a unique onsite, in-person approach, supported by data and proven results, the collaboration not only enhances patient well-being but also lowers total cost of care—demonstrating why integrated care is the future of healthcare.
This session will highlight how a strategic partnership with evolvedMD and the implementation of their enhanced Collaborative Care model is transforming care delivery. Vice President, Chief Medical Officer Banner Health Plans and Networks, Dr. Ed Clarke, Physician Executive with Banner Medical Group, Dr. David Valenzuela, and Chief Executive Officer at evolvedMD, Erik Osland, will discuss how embedding mental health services directly into primary care settings improves access, reduces stigma, delivers measurable outcomes and reduces provider burden.
This session will highlight how a strategic partnership with evolvedMD and the implementation of their enhanced Collaborative Care model is transforming care delivery. Vice President, Chief Medical Officer Banner Health Plans and Networks, Dr. Ed Clarke, Physician Executive with Banner Medical Group, Dr. David Valenzuela, and Chief Executive Officer at evolvedMD, Erik Osland, will discuss how embedding mental health services directly into primary care settings improves access, reduces stigma, delivers measurable outcomes and reduces provider burden.
Presenters:
David Valenzuela, MD
Physician Executive, AZ Banner Medical Group (BMG), Primary Care and Pediatrics
Erik Osland
Chief Executive Officer, evolvedMD
