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 Director, Ambulatory Behavioral Health, Sutter Health
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 Director, Ambulatory Behavioral Health, Sutter Health
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
Topic Tag
Leadership, Workforce, Finance + Revenue