Name
03. Bridging Margin, Mission and Market in Behavioral Health Finance
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 8:30 AM - 9:10 AM
Speakers
Brad Bivens, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, Parkside Psychiatric Hospital
Erin McGarry, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Sandra Nichols, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Chief Executive Officer, Panacea Behavioral Health & Wellness Centers
Tam Nguyen, PhD, Executive Ambulatory Behavioral Health, Sutter Health
Stephen Merz, FACHE, Vice President And Chief Operating Officer, Sheppard Pratt Solutions
Erin McGarry, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Sandra Nichols, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Chief Executive Officer, Panacea Behavioral Health & Wellness Centers
Tam Nguyen, PhD, Executive Ambulatory Behavioral Health, Sutter Health
Stephen Merz, FACHE, Vice President And Chief Operating Officer, Sheppard Pratt Solutions
Description
A practical discussion on aligning mission-driven care with fiscal discipline, integrating productivity models with growth (new service lines and partnerships), navigating complex payer mixes (Medicaid/Medicare/IHS/PPO) and leveraging analytics to support financial turnaround and long-term sustainability.
Location Name
Crystal C (West Tower - Lobby Level)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Elizabeth Casolo, Writer, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
Ecasolo@beckershealthcare.com
Topic Tag
Leadership, Workforce, Finance + Revenue