Miriam Ferreira

Digital health companies are pitching patient matching services as the solution to ghost networks in behavioral health. But as payers sign contracts and providers integrate these platforms, a critical question remains unanswered: How do we measure whether these services actually improve care quality and patient access? This panel examines what metrics matter, which deals are being tracked and what “proof of value” should look like in 2026.

Value-based care seeks to align payment models with what everyone in the behavioral health ecosystem wants: high-quality care. However, the Achilles heel of VBC in behavioral healthcare has been reliable, valid assessment of quality to inform payment models. Join leaders from Aetna, Centerstone, and Lyssn as they discuss quality and VBC in BH – what have they tried and explored? What are the opportunities for AI-driven measurement to help payors and providers align incentives? What are the possibilities for AI-informed VBC to deliver quality in cost effective solutions? This panel will share real-world insights and opportunities on how AI is enabling more transparent, scalable, and outcome-driven mental health care.