Name
01. Reimbursement Reality Check: Parity, Value-Based Care, and Payer Strategy
Date & Time
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Speakers
Mary Affee, EdD, LCSW, MBA, RPT-S, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Horizon Integrated Wellness Group
Lauren Bantner, Director, Physician Practice Operations, Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
Lauren Bantner, Director, Physician Practice Operations, Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
Description
Reimbursement Reality Check: Parity, Value-Based Care, and Payer Strategy examines the evolving financial landscape for behavioral health. This panel explores payment parity, value-based contracting, and strategic payer relationships—showing how health systems can optimize revenue, align incentives, and ensure sustainable, high-quality mental health services in a complex reimbursement environment.
Location Name
Crystal B (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
Cameron Cortigiano, Assistant Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
ccortigiano@beckershealthcare.com