Agenda

DISRUPTION & INNOVATION ARE CONSTANT IN HEALTHCARE.

Join hundreds of your executive peers to get a glimpse of the C-suite discussions happening at payers and health systems across the country and leave with clear action items to improve your organization.

SESSION TRACKS

A. Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation

B. Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based Care

CONFERENCE AGENDA

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
 
Registration Opens
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Leadership in Transition: Guidance for Health Plan CEOs Amidst Healthcare Evolution
Track B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based Care
B. Tackling Health Inequities: Success Stories from Diverse Markets
8:45 AM - 9:25 AM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based Care
9:25 AM - 9:55 AM
 
Networking Break in the Crystal Foyer
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Strategies for Health Plans in Integrating Behavioral Health Services
Track B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based Care
B. The Aftermath of Medicaid Redeterminations: Strategies for Health Plans
10:45 AM - 11:25 PM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Trailblazing the Future of Health Plans: Innovation Strategies
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
 
Networking Luncheon in the Crystal Foyer
12:40 PM - 1:20 PM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Shaping the Future: Telehealth, AI, Virtual Strategies Tailored for Health Plan Integration
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Prior Authorization Changes
Track B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based Care
B. Tackling Workforce Challenges in Health Insurance
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM
 
Networking Break in the Crystal Foyer
2:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Pioneering Innovations for Health Plan Executives in the New Healthcare Frontier
3:15 PM - 3:55 PM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Mapping the Path Ahead: Trends and Challenges in Healthcare for Health Plan Executives
Track B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based Care
B. The Future of In-home Care: Trends and Innovations for Healthcare Payers
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Celebrity Keynote - Nick Saban, Legendary College Football Coach
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
Happy Hour in the Crystal Foyer
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
 
Continental Breakfast in the Crystal Foyer & Registration Opens
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Advancements in Health Insurance: Redefining the Customer Experience
Track B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based Care
B. Pharmacy Focus: The Future of Weight Loss Drug Coverage
8:45 AM - 9:25 AM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Navigating the Future of the ACA Marketplace
9:25 AM - 9:55 AM
 
Networking Break in the Crystal Foyer
10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. The Next Era of Health Plans: Strategies for the Coming Years
Track B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based Care
B. Developing Payment Models Aligned with Health Plan Goals
10:45 AM - 11:25 AM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Navigating the Value-based Era: Trends and Directions in Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
 
Networking Luncheon in the Crystal Foyer
12:40 PM - 1:20 PM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Creating Solutions Employers and Employees Crave
Track B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based Care
B. How Health Plans can Promote Health Literacy
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Anticipated Pathways in Population Health Management for Health Plans
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM
 
Networking Break in the Crystal Foyer
2:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Charting Medicare Advantage Growth for the Next 5 Years
Track B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based Care
B. Innovative Approaches to Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
3:15 PM - 3:55 PM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Transforming Insurance: CEO Perspectives on Rethinking Business Strategies
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Track A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + Innovation
A. Celebrity Keynote - Kevin O'Leary, Star of ABC’s 'Shark Tank', Top Business Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist and Investor, Featured in Harvard Business Review Case Study in 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
Happy Hour in the Crystal Foyer
Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

28 MONDAY _________________________________________________________________________________

7:00 - 8:00 AM

Registration Opens

8:00 - 9:25 AM

Sessions

9:25 - 9:55 AM

Networking Break in Crystal Foyer

10:00 - 11:25 AM

Sessions

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM

Networking Luncheon in Crystal Foyer

12:40 - 2:05 PM

Sessions

2:05 - 2:25 PM

Networking Break in Crystal Foyer

2:30 - 5:00 PM

Sessions

5:00 - 6:00 PM

Happy Hour in Crystal Foyer

29 TUESDAY ___________________________________________________________________________________

7:00 - 8:00 AM

Continental Breakfast and Registration Opens

8:00 - 9:25 AM

Sessions

9:25 - 9:55 AM

Networking Break in Crystal Foyer

10:00 - 11:25 AM

Sessions

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM

Networking Luncheon in Crystal Foyer

12:40 - 2:05 PM

Sessions

2:05 - 2:25 PM

Networking Break in Crystal Foyer

2:30 - 5:00 PM

Sessions

5:00 - 6:00 PM

Closing Happy Hour in Crystal Foyer

DETAILED CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Time Track Location Name Session Type Name Speakers
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Crystal FoyerNetworking OpportunitiesRegistration Opens 
8:00 AM - 8:40 AMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. Leadership in Transition: Guidance for Health Plan CEOs Amidst Healthcare EvolutionHilary Marden-Resnik, President and Chief Executive Officer, UCare
Jarrod McNaughton, Chief Executive Officer, Inland Empire Health Plan
Christine Senty, President and Chief Executive Officer, Quartz Benefits
8:00 AM - 8:40 AMTrack B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based CareCrystal APanelB. Tackling Health Inequities: Success Stories from Diverse MarketsYvonne Collins, MD, FACOG, Chief Medical Officer, CountyCare
Michael Smith, Chief Medical Officer, Health Alliance
Cristina Turino, MPH, MBA, Chief Plan Officer, CountyCare
8:45 AM - 9:25 AMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based CareKevin Faber, MD, MBA, FAAN, Chief Medical Officer, Sanford Health Plan
Yasin Patel, President and Chief Executive Officer, MHN ACO
Anthony Thompson, Senior Vice President, Healthcare Network Strategy, CDPHP
David Wang, MD, Chief Operating Officer, Mass Advantage
9:25 AM - 9:55 AM Crystal FoyerNetworking OpportunitiesNetworking Break in the Crystal Foyer 
10:00 AM - 10:40 AMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. Strategies for Health Plans in Integrating Behavioral Health ServicesMeera Atkins, MD, Vice President, Medical Management, BCBS Minnesota
Caroline Carney, MD, President, Behavioral Health and Chief Medical Officer, Magellan Health
Dianna Chautin, Chief Operating Officer, UnitedHealthcare
James Forshee, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Priority Health
Gary Proctor, Regional Chief Medical Officer, Carelon Behavioral Health
10:00 AM - 10:40 AMTrack B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based CareCrystal APanelB. The Aftermath of Medicaid Redeterminations: Strategies for Health PlansRia Paul, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Santa Clara Family Health Plan
Sandra Tran, MBA, CPA, Director, Healthcare Informatics and Analytics, Astiva Health
Alexander Li, MD, Chief Health Equity Officer, L.A. Care Health Plan
10:45 AM - 11:25 PMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. Trailblazing the Future of Health Plans: Innovation StrategiesRushil Desai, Chief Executive Officer, Aetna Better Health of Illinois
Ryan Jack, Ph.D., M.S., Vice President Enterprise Strategy and Innovation, Providence Health
Ilan Shapiro, Chief Health Correspondent and Medical Affairs Officer and Senior Vice President, AltaMed Health Services
Ben Simmons, Chief Strategy Officer, Gravie
Mitch Wasden, Chief Executive Officer, Iowa Total Care Health Plan
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM Crystal FoyerNetworking OpportunitiesNetworking Luncheon in the Crystal Foyer 
12:40 PM - 1:20 PMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. Shaping the Future: Telehealth, AI, Virtual Strategies Tailored for Health Plan IntegrationTenbit Emiru, MD, PhD, MBA, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, UCare
Akrom Hossain, Senior Director, Health Care Services Corporation
Kiki Louis, MD, President, Oscar Medical Group, Oscar Health
Angela Lynn, RN, MSN, CCM, Director, Care Management, Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina
1:25 PM - 2:05 PMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Prior Authorization ChangesManu Chakumgal, Director, Clinical and Technical Integration, Peak Health
Liz Steffen, MBA, Vice President, Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer, CommonWealth Care
John Bulger, DO, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, Geisinger Health Plan
1:25 PM - 2:05 PMTrack B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based CareCrystal APanelB. Tackling Workforce Challenges in Health InsuranceSheri Johnson, Vice President, Member Enrollment and Billing, UCare
Morgan Ratcliffe, Chief Communication Officer, Providence Health Plan
Missy Durant, Chief People Officer, Medica
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM Crystal FoyerNetworking OpportunitiesNetworking Break in the Crystal Foyer 
2:30 PM - 3:10 PMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. Pioneering Innovations for Health Plan Executives in the New Healthcare FrontierRobert Groves, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Banner|Aetna
Ashley Harris, Medicare Advantage Network Lead, Cigna Healthcare
Lila Benayoun, Chief Operating Officer, MetroPlusHealth
Nick Kraft, Chief Growth Officer, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
3:15 PM - 3:55 PMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. Mapping the Path Ahead: Trends and Challenges in Healthcare for Health Plan ExecutivesRobert Groves, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Banner|Aetna
Michael Hunn, Chief Executive Officer, CalOptima Health
Vidal-Phelan Vidal-Phelan, MD, MBA, FAAP, CHIE, Chief Medical Officer, Quality and Pediatrics and Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, UPMC
3:15 PM - 3:55 PMTrack B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based CareCrystal APanelB. The Future of In-home Care: Trends and Innovations for Healthcare PayersJessica Hohman, MD, President, Cleveland Clinic Accountable Care Organization
Jamie Galbreath, PhD, MPH, CHES, Quality Improvement Associate Director, UCare
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationGrand BallroomCelebrity KeynoteA. Celebrity Keynote - Nick Saban, Legendary College Football CoachNick Saban, Legendary College Football Coach,
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Crystal FoyerNetworking OpportunitiesHappy Hour in the Crystal Foyer 
Time Track Location Name Session Type Name Speakers
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Crystal FoyerNetworking OpportunitiesContinental Breakfast in the Crystal Foyer & Registration Opens 
8:00 AM - 8:40 AMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. Advancements in Health Insurance: Redefining the Customer ExperienceBrigid Gast, Director, Care Coordination, Partnership HealthPlan of California
Ria Paul, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Santa Clara Family Health Plan
Samantha Shahani, Staff Vice President, Consumer Personalization, Strategy and Insights, Elevance Health
Don Stiffler, Chief Revenue and Growth Officer, Commonwealth Care Alliance
Chandni Sud-Thavakumar, Vice President, Performance Operations, Mass Advantage
8:00 AM - 8:40 AMTrack B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based CareCrystal APanelB. Pharmacy Focus: The Future of Weight Loss Drug CoverageMeghan Hickey, PharmD, Director, Pharmacy, Peak Health
Brian Smolich, Vice President, Health Alliance Quality and Managed Care Operations, Carle Health
Eric Cannon, PharmD FAMCP, Chief Pharmacy Officer/General Manager, Eric Cannon
8:45 AM - 9:25 AMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. Navigating the Future of the ACA MarketplaceMichael Todaro, PharmD, Chief Operating Officer, Magnolia Health
9:25 AM - 9:55 AM Crystal FoyerNetworking OpportunitiesNetworking Break in the Crystal Foyer 
10:00 AM - 10:40 AMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. The Next Era of Health Plans: Strategies for the Coming YearsKim Foltz, Central Division President, Aetna Medicaid, a CVS Health company
Allison Hofmann, National Vice President, Health System Division, Cigna Healthcare
Mamata Majmundar, Chief Medical Officer, Evry Healthcare, Inc
Michael Kobernick, MD, MS-HSA, MS-PoPH, FAAFP, Senior Medical Director, Health Plan Business, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
10:00 AM - 10:40 AMTrack B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based CareCrystal APanelB. Developing Payment Models Aligned with Health Plan GoalsManu Chaudhry, MS, DDS, President, Capitol Dental Care
Sylvia Lozano, Vice President, Hospital Relations, Inland Empire Health Plan
Harlon Pickett, President, Eagle Care Health Solutions
10:45 AM - 11:25 AMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. Navigating the Value-based Era: Trends and Directions in Chronic Care Management for Health PlansPankaj Gupta, National Medical Director, Medicare Advantage Optum
Bruce Rogen, MD, MPH, FACP, Chief Medical Officer, Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan; Chair, Cleveland Clinic Quality Alliance
Melanie Teske, MBA, Vice President, Population Health and Affordability, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Pankhuri Sharma, Strategy and Operations Leader, Humana
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM Crystal FoyerNetworking OpportunitiesNetworking Luncheon in the Crystal Foyer 
12:40 PM - 1:20 PMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. Creating Solutions Employers and Employees CraveRebecca Krouse, Chief People Officer, Oscar Health
Philip Randall, Director, Population Health & Community Programs, Banner|Aetna
Troy Williams, Vice President, Health System Partnerships, First Choice Health Network
12:40 PM - 1:20 PMTrack B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based CareCrystal APanelB. How Health Plans can Promote Health LiteracyAllison Hofmann, National Vice President, Health System Division, Cigna Healthcare
Pleasant Radford, Health Equity Officer, UCare
Melissa Clarke, MD, CMQ, Chief Health Equity Officer, Elevance Health
1:25 PM - 2:05 PMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. Anticipated Pathways in Population Health Management for Health PlansHenriette Coetzer, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Blue Health Intelligence
Gregory A. Hanley, FACHE, CPHQ, Vice President, Health Services Quality and Operations, UCare Minnesota
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM Crystal FoyerNetworking OpportunitiesNetworking Break in the Crystal Foyer 
2:30 PM - 3:10 PMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. Charting Medicare Advantage Growth for the Next 5 YearsCurtis Anders, Vice President, Provider Networks and Contracting, BlueCross BlueShield Louisiana
Krystal Revai, MD, MPH, CHIE, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Health Alliance Medical Plans
Mike Zehrer, Managing Director, Individual Medicare, Marketing and Growth Strategy, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
2:30 PM - 3:10 PMTrack B - Population Health, Telehealth + Value-based CareCrystal APanelB. Innovative Approaches to Chronic Care Management for Health PlansTina Bandekar, RPh (Registered Pharmacist), MHA, Director, Pharmacy Programs, Elevance Health
Shawn Shuman, Director, Medical Management, Peak Health
Allison Hess, Vice President, Health Services, Geisinger
3:15 PM - 3:55 PMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationCrystal BPanelA. Transforming Insurance: CEO Perspectives on Rethinking Business StrategiesLisa Erickson, Chief Executive Officer, Medica
4:00 PM - 5:00 PMTrack A - Health Plan Leadership, Growth + InnovationGrand BallroomCelebrity KeynoteA. Celebrity Keynote - Kevin O'Leary, Star of ABC’s 'Shark Tank', Top Business Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist and Investor, Featured in Harvard Business Review Case Study in 2023Kevin O'Leary, Star of ABC’s 'Shark Tank', Top Business Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist and Investor, Featured in Harvard Business Review Case Study in 2023
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Crystal FoyerNetworking OpportunitiesHappy Hour in the Crystal Foyer 
Time Zone: (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]