SUMMARY In this engaging conversation, Dr. Ronya Green discusses her journey as a family medicine physician and the founder of Care Nexus, a platform designed to integrate behavioral health into primary care. She shares insights on the importance of addressing both physical and mental health, the role of AI in reducing clinician burnout, and the challenges of navigating complex healthcare systems. Dr. Green emphasizes the need for a human touch in mental health care and the growing consumer interest in mental health solutions. The discussion also touches on the subjective nature of mental health outcomes and the importance of personal health practices. TAKEAWAYS •Dr. Ronya Green emphasizes the integration of behavioral health into primary care. •Care Nexus was created to address the administrative burdens faced by healthcare providers. •AI can enhance efficiency in healthcare but cannot replace the human touch. •The consumer interest in mental health solutions is growing, especially post-pandemic. •Patients appreciate direct access to their physicians without long wait times. •The segmentation of healthcare into physical and mental health is problematic. •Therapy should be normalized as a beneficial practice for everyone. •Measuring outcomes in mental health is complex and subjective. •Automation can significantly reduce clinician burnout and administrative tasks. •Personal health practices, like midday walks, are essential for maintaining well-being. CHAPTERS 00:00 | Introduction to Dr. Ronya Green and Care Nexus 02:47 | The Journey to Integrating Behavioral Health 06:02 | Building Care Nexus: Addressing Pain Points 09:04 | Target Audience and Patient Care at Rafa Healthcare 12:04 | The Role of AI in Healthcare 14:57 | Addressing Burnout and Administrative Burden 18:07 | Navigating Complex Systems in Healthcare 21:01 | The Human Touch in Mental Health 23:58 | Consumer Adoption of Mental Health Solutions 27:07 | Measuring Outcomes in Mental Health 29:50 | Personal Health Practices and Recommendations KEYWORDS behavioral health, primary care, AI in healthcare, Care Nexus, Dr. Ronya Green, patient care, mental health, healthcare technology, burnout prevention, healthcare solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices