Rogers Behavioral Health and Lyra Health Announce Strategic Collaboration to Build a Full Continuum of Behavioral Health Care Through an Integrated Delivery Network

February 04, 2025 at 08:30 AM EST

Relationship to expand access to specialized intensive care, improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs associated with high readmission rates

Leading mental health organizations, Rogers Behavioral Health and Lyra Health, today announced a strategic alliance designed to enhance the full continuum of care for individuals with mental health needs. By combining their complementary capabilities and commitment to evidence-based care, the two organizations strive to deliver consistent, exceptional treatment across all levels of need—from outpatient therapy to inpatient services.

An estimated 20% of the population accounts for 80% of health care costs, often due to complex health issues that require specialized, intensive care. Studies show that one in three patients end up readmitted to a facility within a year, reflecting the need to help patients transition successfully into evidence-based outpatient care to achieve sustained outcomes. Together, the companies seek to deliver a care model that reduces the rate of readmission and lowers the total cost of care.

The relationship leverages the strengths of both organizations: Lyra Health’s expertise in outpatient therapy and Rogers Behavioral Health’s specialization in inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient specialty and subspecialty care. A connected electronic health records (EHR) system ensures seamless sharing of clinical data and care team coordination so that information is consistent throughout care. Connected data systems also enable outcome collection throughout the patient’s behavioral health journey to assure that outcomes are achieved.

“Our partnership with Lyra Health represents a significant step toward bridging the gaps in the delivery of behavioral health treatment,” said Cindy Meyer, president and CEO of Rogers Behavioral Health. “By aligning our clinical models and leveraging our complementary strengths, we can provide patients with a comprehensive care experience that delivers the largest improvement in clinical outcomes and reduces readmission rates.”

“We are thrilled to be working with Rogers Behavioral Health to innovate on expanding access to exceptional care at all levels of acuity,” said Bob Kocher, MD, President of Lyra Clinical Associates. “We are building the care model we would want for a loved one and making it available to all of Rogers and Lyra patients. Together, we are developing a clinical care model that integrates data, aligns clinical processes, and enhances care coordination to deliver the highest standards of care and outcomes.”

Rogers and Lyra will also be expanding access to virtual Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) to meet the growing demand for step-up and step-down care options within the continuum of care. IOPs offer evidence-based treatment for patients with higher acuity needs, and can be effective in decreasing hospitalizations and emergency department visits. Expanding virtual IOP programs ensures broader patient access to this evidence-based level of care in a scalable and convenient format, enabling individuals to receive care within their own communities.

Through this relationship, Rogers Behavioral Health and Lyra Health plan to jointly develop shared clinical models, conduct and participate in clinical research, and develop technology tools that enhance patient outcomes.

About Lyra Health

Lyra Health is the leading provider of Workforce Mental Health benefits, available to nearly 20 million people globally. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care using AI-powered provider matching, personalized support, and a digital platform to deliver evidence-based support for individuals and teams. Lyra quickly connects members to the largest dedicated global network of evidenced-based mental health providers and well-being tools, to address every mental health need and deliver outstanding positive outcomes that are equitable across diverse racial and ethnic groups. Extensive peer-reviewed published research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and generates a 26% reduction in overall health care claims costs for participants annually. For more information about Lyra Health’s Workforce Mental Health benefits for employers, visit lyrahealth.com.

About Rogers Behavioral Health

Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of mental health and addiction services. Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for adults, children, and adolescents with depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, addiction, OCD and anxiety disorders, trauma, and PTSD. In addition to locations in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Washington, Rogers operates three inpatient behavioral health hospitals, 17 residential programs and nine centers offering PHP and IOP treatment in Wisconsin. Outpatient services for medication management and psychiatric evaluations are offered virtually and in-person in Wisconsin. The System also includes Ladish Co. Foundation Center, home to Rogers Research Center, the Rogers Foundation, and the Ronald McDonald Family Room®. In addition, Rogers leads the nationwide WISE coalition with the goal of eliminating stigma related to mental health and substance use disorders. Learn more at rogersbh.org.