Protecting the Workforce Behind Patient Care

Thursday, December 11th, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Workforce shortages, rising leave rates, and relentless patient demand continue to strain health systems. What’s less visible is how challenges at home, untreated conditions, and the lack of safe spaces to ask for help add weight that staff can’t carry alone. Left unaddressed, these pressures escalate into leaves, turnover, and compromised patient care.

In this session, panelists will explore how organizations are rethinking their strategies with more accessible entry points to support, care that extends to families, and better coordination for complex needs.

Key Learnings;

Why addressing challenges early is critical to workforce stability.
How whole-family support strengthens care teams and reduces hidden costs.
What leading health systems are doing to coordinate complex needs and sustain their workforce.

Presenters:

Simreet Khaira, MD

Managing Medical Director, Carelon Behavioral Health

Rachel Davidson, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Director, Clinical Quality at Lyra Health

Kristin Jacob, MD, FACP

Medical Director, BeWellMED; Physician and APP Well-Being, Corewell Health

Gilbert Darin Anthony Padula, MD

Chief Medical Officer and Market Medical Director, Case Management, Bon Secours Mercy Health

Jonathan Ripp, MD, MPH

Dean for Well-Being and Resilience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Health System