Workforce Solutions Jam | Extending the Behavioral Health Workforce: Maximizing Existing Roles

During his tenure as National Medical Director of Integrated Care at Anthem’s Government Business Division and Chief Medical Officer/VP of Clinical Innovation at Humana’s Behavioral Division, Dr. Hopper led or co-led groundbreaking initiatives, including integrated case management and the nationwide implementation of the Collaborative Care Model (AIMS Center, U. Washington). These and many other programs delivered measurable results, advancing proactive care and principles of the Quintuple Aim long before the term was coined.

As Professor and Assistant Dean of Health Systems Science Education at the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, Dr. Hopper applied his extensive knowledge of America’s health systems and hands-on expertise in healthcare design to the early phases of curricular design. Dr. Hopper also contributed to the health systems curriculum at the TCU Marion Burnett School of Medicine where he also served as an inaugural physician development coach.

Dr. Hopper has served as President of the Texas Academy of Psychiatry and co-authored multiple papers and guidance tools in association with the National Council’s Medical Director Institute and the American Psychiatric Association.

In her previous role at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, Jenna built coalitions focused on addressing social and structural drivers of health in communities. Her expertise spans strategic partnership development, systems analysis, and translating complex research into actionable policy and practice solutions. Jenna began her career as a health educator directly serving college students, which allows her to bring a deep understanding of direct service delivery to her current systems-level work. She holds an undergraduate degree in Anthropology from The University of Texas at Austin and completed a Master of Health Administration at Texas State University. 

Deeply passionate about evidence-based medicine, Dr. Singh is committed to integrating cutting-edge research and novel clinical innovations into everyday practice. Her work emphasizes the seamless integration of medical and behavioral health services, ensuring that care is both comprehensive and patient-centered. 

In her current role, Dr. Singh focuses on transformative healthcare delivery models, including telehealth and integrated, collaborative care systems, with a particular emphasis on improving access in rural and underserved communities. 

Beyond her clinical and academic work, Dr. Singh is dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders. She actively mentors young professionals, supports leadership development, and contributes to building platforms that foster training, growth, and innovation across the behavioral health and medical fields.