Becker's Healthcare October 23, 2025
Behavioral health is at a crossroads: Demand for services is increasing, leading organizations to expand access — but it needs to be sustainable.
Stuart Archer, CEO of Plano, Texas-based Oceans Healthcare, told Becker’s sustainability should center around a discussion that focuses on long-term investments, continuity of care for patients and community partnerships.
“If you take a step back, even as a country, I think we’ve struggled with a comprehensive vision of how to sustainably provide care to behavioral health patients in our communities,” he said.
Behavioral health intersects with the U.S. system at some of its weakest points: patient handoffs, transitions to lower levels of care and interprovider communication, he said. A lack of vision and investment in...







