Name
01. Medicare Advantage at an Inflection Point: Stay, Reset or Walk Away?
Date & Time
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Speakers
Kris Jenkins, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, East Houston Medical Center
Kurt Barwis, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bristol Health
Bradley R. Hipp, MBA, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Tucson Medical Center
Kurt Barwis, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bristol Health
Bradley R. Hipp, MBA, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Tucson Medical Center
Description
Medicare Advantage at an Inflection Point: Stay, Reset or Walk Away? examines critical strategic decisions facing health systems in the evolving MA market. This panel explores plan participation, risk management, value-based contracting, and competitive positioning- helping leaders assess opportunities, mitigate challenges, and determine whether to expand, restructure, or exit the Medicare Advantage space.
Location Name
Grand EF (East Tower - Ballroom 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
Keynote Panel
Moderated by
Jakob Emerson, Managing Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
jemerson@beckershealthcare.com
CEO + CFO: Topic Tags
Reimbursement, Strategic Planning, Economics, Policy & Legislation