# #522 - Dr. Monika Roots, Co-Founder, President and CMO at Bend Health

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Podcast: [Slice of Healthcare](https://stenobird.com/podcast/slice-of-healthcare-676665)
Published: 2025-10-01T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Join us on the latest episode, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Dr. Monika Roots , Co-Founder, President and CMO at Bend Health . What you’ll get out of this episode: Personal Mission : Dr. Roots’ drive to improve youth mental health care stems from her own childhood experience with a parent’s mental illness. Bend + Lyra : The acquisition by Lyra Health enables a shared mission of whole-family mental health care with a strong emphasis on outcomes. Beyond Access : Dr. Roots debunks the myth that mental health is merely an access problem. It's also an execution challenge. AI & Mental Health : She addresses the increasing use of AI tools like ChatGPT for therapy and stresses the importance of clinical oversight. Policy Impacts : Cuts to Medicaid and MAHA regulations pose significant threats to youth mental health access and outcomes. To learn more about Bend Health: Website https://www.bendhealth.com Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/bend-health/ Our sponsors for this episode are: Sage Growth Partners https://www.sage-growth.com/ Quantum Health https://www.quantum-health.com/ Show and Host's Socials : Slice of Healthcare LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sliceofhealthcare/ Jared S Taylor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ WHAT IS SLICE OF HEALTHCARE? The go-to site for digital health executive/provider interviews, technology updates, and industry news. Listed to in 65+ countries.

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