Nationally recognized behavioral health leader joins R3 to advance clinical innovation, measurable outcomes and workforce resilience

BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — R3 Continuum (R3), a leader in workplace behavioral health, organizational resilience and critical incident response, today announced that Brett Hart, Ph.D., has joined the company as Chief Clinical Officer. Hart will lead R3’s clinical strategy, innovation, quality and outcomes as the company continues to expand its workforce behavioral health solutions.

Dr. Hart brings more than 27 years of clinical and executive leadership experience across major health care organizations, including Humana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Centene and Optum. Throughout his career, he has led enterprise behavioral health strategies, integrated behavioral and physical health care, developed new models of care, and advanced access, quality and outcomes.

“Brett brings a remarkable combination of clinical expertise, business acumen, and visionary leadership,” said Scott Alfieri, Chief Executive Officer of R3 Continuum. “As employers increasingly look to behavioral health solutions to support their people, mitigate risk and strengthen business continuity, Brett will help us expand our impact and shape what comes next for the industry.” 

As Chief Clinical Officer, Hart will guide the continued development of clinically grounded solutions that help organizations accelerate human recovery, navigate disruption and strengthen workforce resilience. His leadership will also support R3’s continued focus on demonstrating measurable human and business outcomes.

“I am honored to join R3 at such an important time,” said Hart. “R3 has built an exceptional reputation for helping organizations and their people navigate life’s most challenging moments. I look forward to building on that foundation and advancing solutions that help workforces recover, adapt and thrive.”

Hart has also served as a White House panelist, national conference speaker, health care thought leader and adviser on behavioral health policy and innovation.

About R3 Continuum
R3 Continuum is a global provider of workplace behavioral health, crisis response, and organizational resilience solutions. Through a combination of clinical expertise and human-centered support, R3 helps organizations accelerate human recovery, mitigate risk, maintain business continuity, and strengthen workforce performance. Its solutions help organizations navigate disruption, support their people, and build more resilient workplaces. Learn more at r3c.com.

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