Name
04. The Next 3 Years of Outpatient Behavioral Health: Growth, Challenges and More
Date & Time
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 8:40 AM - 9:20 AM
Speakers
Brian Pugliese, DHA, Senior Vice President, Behavioral Health and Primary Care Operations, Monarch Healthcare
Dan Frogel, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Thriveworks
Randy Holland, MHA, BSN, CIC, Chief Nursing and Infection Control Officer, Hillsdale Hospital
Jim Scarpace, LCPC, Community Division President, Alpharus Health
Dan Frogel, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Thriveworks
Randy Holland, MHA, BSN, CIC, Chief Nursing and Infection Control Officer, Hillsdale Hospital
Jim Scarpace, LCPC, Community Division President, Alpharus Health
Description
This panel will explore how outpatient behavioral health will evolve over the next three years as demand for services, workforce availability and reimbursement models continue to shift. Speakers will discuss the growth opportunities facing outpatient programs, along with the operational, staffing and financial challenges that may affect how organizations expand access to care. The conversation will examine how leaders will approach strategic planning, partnerships and care delivery models while maintaining quality and sustainable operations.
Location Name
Soldier Field (West Tower - Concourse 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