Value Visit: Clinical Excellence 2024
Event Date: 9/16/2024 - 9/19/2024
Event Overview
This event promises to provide you with the essential knowledge and tools to drive cost-effective, high-quality care within your organization. Our final agenda is designed to offer deep insights into ten critical levers, including Utilization Management, Provider Network Management, and Pharmacy Benefit Management. You will gain practical strategies for managing chronic diseases and integrating technology to streamline healthcare delivery. Additionally, we will explore how regional payors are placing health equity at the forefront of their efforts, ensuring every touchpoint is optimized to make all members feel seen, heard, and cared for.
Who should attend
This meeting is only for Health Plan Alliance members and invited guests.
- Chief medical officers
- Executive sponsors, directors, managers with responsibility for clinical operations, pharmacy, quality, care management, health equity or clinical outcomes
- Health services executives or managers
Top reasons to attend
1. Network with Industry Leaders
- Engage with top executives and thought leaders in the healthcare industry during keynotes, panels, and networking dinners.
2. Gain Cutting-Edge Insights
- Learn about the latest advancements in medical cost management, health equity, patient-centered care models, and AI integration.
3. Explore Practical Strategies
- Discover actionable strategies for improving efficiency, enhancing patient care, and managing healthcare costs through interactive exercises and case studies.
4. Participate in Dynamic Discussions
- Join in-depth discussions on utilization management, pharmacy benefits, and chronic disease management solutions.
5. Strengthen Community Ties
- Connect with peers and build professional relationships that can drive collaborative efforts and shared success in the health plan industry.
Join the Presbyterian Health Plan team in beautiful Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque is home to Presbyterian Health Plan. At the heart of New Mexico beats the pulse of a vibrant city. In Albuquerque, diverse cultures, authentic art and dynamic traditions have helped shape our centuries-old story. No matter your interests, the city has countless opportunities for you to explore. Sample traditional New Mexican cuisine that takes minutes to make and hundreds of years to prepare, experience world-class museums, and stroll along Central Avenue under the vintage neon glow of Route 66.
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Agenda
09/17/2024 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | |
Networking Breakfast |
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09/17/2024 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM | |
Getting started & Welcome to Albuquerque |
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09/17/2024 8:15 AM - 9:45 AM | |
Keynote Address: Driving Accountability and Quality Through Tighter Provider-Plan Alignment The evidence suggests that close collaboration between physician groups and health plans – including through arrangements that fully delegate risk to providers – produces superior results for older adult patients. This session will explore how can more of these partnerships can be fostered across the health care continuum. Speaker: Susan Dentzer , President & CEO America's Physician Groups |
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09/17/2024 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM | |
Time to refill your cup and stretch |
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09/17/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | |
Patient-Centered Care Models: Transformative Care Approaches This session will delve into the transformative power of patient-centered care models in managing medical costs while improving patient outcomes. We will explore successful implementations from leading healthcare organizations, highlighting their unique strategies and impactful results. Presbyterian MA Specialty Practice: Discover how Presbyterian’s Medicare Advantage Specialty Practice is redefining patient care through focused, specialty-driven approaches that cater to the specific needs of Medicare Advantage members. Speaker: Sam Hinton, Director Presbyterian Medicare Advantage Clinic Presbyterian The Health Plan Place: Learn about The Health Plan Place, an initiative designed to provide personalized, accessible healthcare services. This presentation will emphasize how creating community-based healthcare hubs can enhance patient engagement, streamline care coordination, and reduce overall healthcare costs. Speaker: Jess Sanchez, Director Health Plan Place |
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09/17/2024 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | |
Navigating the Evolving Pharmacy Landscape: From PBM and Retail Challenges to Manufacturer Strategies and Clinical Insights In this session, we'll kick off by exploring the current state of the pharmacy world, touching on the evolving landscape of PBMs, the retail sector, and the ripple effects of rising costs, regulatory shifts, and new legislation. From there, we’ll dive into the complexities of drug manufacturers, focusing on how their operations influence health plan formulary decisions, rebates, and overall strategy. We'll highlight which high-impact drugs are dominating today's conversations. Finally, we'll pivot to a clinical overview, examining emerging trends and the future of pharmacy care. Join us for a comprehensive exploration of the key forces shaping the industry. . Speaker(s): Eric Cannon, Chief Pharmacy Officer/General Manager Matt Mitchell, AVP Pharmacy Services Select Health and Scripius Jennie Barlow, Director Pharmacy Industry Relations Select Health
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09/17/2024 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | |
Networking Lunch |
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09/17/2024 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM | |
Keynote Address: Beyond the Buzz – Paving the Way for Equal Access and Quality Care for All In this session, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of health equity and its critical importance in healthcare and learn about the impact of health disparities and social determinants of health on patient outcomes and overall healthcare costs. Explore methods for building organizational competencies in equity concepts and fostering an inclusive company culture and discuss key strategies for embedding health equity into clinical operations, improving cultural competency, and engaging diverse stakeholders. We will also highlight the importance of data in identifying and addressing health disparities to drive continuous quality improvement and promote sustainable change in healthcare. Keynote: Faith Washington, Principal Health Management Associates Case Study: Western Health Advantage: Innovative Approaches to Flu Vaccination Outreach Western Health Advantage will share insights from its innovative flu vaccination campaign aimed at improving health outcomes in its service area. This case study delves into the creative approaches employed to reach is Spanish-speaking populations, including the use of mobile clinics, targeted messaging, and partnerships with community organizations. Speaker(s): Dr. Tasnim Khan, Chief Medical Officer Western Health Advantage Fernanda Durand, Communications Director National Hispanic Medical Association Case Study: Community Health Plan of Washington CHPW aims to become an anti-racist organization by identifying and changing systems, processes and policies that hinder equity. Its team will share practical insights and lessons learned in fostering a culture to advance equity. CHPW aspires to create a culture where equity is not just a goal but one day a lived reality for everyone. Speaker(s): Fathiya Abdi, Program Manager, DEI Community Health Plan of Washington Ugbad Hassan, Program Manager II, Health Equity Community Health Plan of Washington |
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09/17/2024 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | |
Time to refill your cup and stretch |
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09/17/2024 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | |
Utilization Management: Unlocking the Power of Clinical Leadership in Cost Management Utilizing their unique insights and expertise, clinical leaders can significantly impact health plan costs. Be prepared to delve into actionable strategies and real-world examples from a panel of experts who will demonstrate how clinical leaders can leverage their positions to implement cost-saving measures while ensuring quality of care. Moderator: Tom Lundquist, MD, President Vital Insights, LLC Speaker(s): Marsha Barlocker, Sr. Director of Quality and Case Management Health Team Advantage Ted Regalia, VP Pharmacy Benefits Network Health Dr. Traci Biondi, Chief Medical Officer Prominence Health Plan Michael Lunzer, CEO Itiliti Health |
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09/17/2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
Dinner: Sawmill Market an artisanal food hall Choose your own experience! Meet in the Sawmill Mill room (upstairs) for cocktail hour and receive a card to go grab dinner from one of the venues onsite then meet back in the room to eat together. |
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09/18/2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | |
Networking Breakfast |
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09/18/2024 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | |
Keynote: Technology Integration: Harnessing the Power of AI in Care Management Explore how AI can revolutionize care management through technology integration. This keynote will provide actionable strategies and real-world examples, showcasing how AI can be harnessed to enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and drive cost savings. Mendel is the host of the #1 value-based care podcast, Healthcare Trailblazers and author of Unleashing Value: The Case for AI in Value-Based Care. Speaker(s): Mendel Erlenwein, Founder Previva Health Group |
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09/18/2024 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | |
Break & Book Signing - Unleashing Value: The Case for AI in Value-Based Care |
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09/18/2024 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | |
Industry Power Rounds: Chronic Disease Management Solutions Join us for an exciting series of back-to-back presentations from leading vendors in the field of chronic disease management. Each vendor will have a brief, focused session to showcase their innovative solutions and approaches to tackling chronic conditions. This fast-paced format ensures you get a comprehensive overview of the latest technologies and strategies in a short amount of time. Speaker(s): Crystal Onwu, PharmD, Director, Clinical Strategy Omada Reza Alam, Medical Director MPulse Gary Rothenberg, Director, Medical Affairs Podimetrics |
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09/18/2024 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM | |
Provider Network Management: Lab Service Legends; Strategies for Network Optimization Navigate the complexities of genetic network optimization with expert insights into how leading healthcare organizations are overcoming genetic testing challenges. Discover best practices and innovative strategies that demonstrate how to enhance lab service delivery, drive genetic lab quality, improve patient outcomes, and reduce costs. Ensuring members receive the right test for the right treatment at the right cost. Speaker: Mike Snyder, EVP of Network Avalon
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09/18/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | |
Networking Lunch |
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09/18/2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
Interactive Exercise: Where Is The Payoff: Ranking Cost Management Levers Moderator:
Mike Miniati, Chief Growth Officer
Toney Healthcare |
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09/18/2024 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | |
Time to refill your cup and stretch |
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09/18/2024 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | |
Alternative Payment Models: Payment Paradigm Shifts: Exploring Innovative Models Explore the transformative impact of one organization's effort to design payment models through the lens of contract modeling. This session will explore how detailed modeling of contracts can provide valuable insights and enhance decision-making for health plan executives. Speaker(s): Brady Gear, VP of Network Strategy Presbyterian Health Plan |
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09/18/2024 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | |
Time to refill your cup and stretch |
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09/18/2024 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | |
Digital Health Maturity: Considerations for Medical Cost Management In today’s rapidly changing business environment, payers face challenges from every angle—evolving market dynamics, regulatory changes, and advancing technology. This session dives deep into these forces and emphasizes the critical role of quality as a foundational element across the entire payer value chain. We’ll explore the importance of operational excellence in areas like data management and predictive analytics and the use of cutting-edge tools like FHIR-based APIs and digital quality measurement solutions. This is your opportunity to learn how to elevate your organization's performance in an increasingly data-driven landscape. Speaker(s): Chenny Solaiyappan., Sr. Director Product Management & Strategy Cognizant
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09/18/2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
Dinner: Church Street Cafe |
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09/19/2024 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | |
Networking Breakfast at Garduno's for those that have later flights, drop by for breakfast with the Alliance staff. |
Attendees
Below is a list of all delegates registered to date for this event
- Fathiya Abdi
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- DEI, PM at Community Health Plan of Washington
- Jennie Barlow
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Director, Pharmacy Industry Relations at Select Health
- Traci Biondi
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Chief Medical Officer at Prominence Health Plan
- Benjamin Boersma
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Manager, Presbyterian Health Plan Informatics at Presbyterian Health Plan
- Kathryn Brisson
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Medicare Stars Program Manager at Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Eric Cannon
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Chief Commercial Officer/General Manager at Select Health
- Ravinder Chawla
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Chief Medical Officer at HealthTeam Advantage
- Jennifer Chow
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Quality Manager at MetroPlusHealth
- Zachary Contreras
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Director of Pharmacy at Sharp Health Plan
- Laura Darnell
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Client Experience Specialist at Alliant Health Plans
- Jessica Dupont
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Vice President of Government Programs at Alliant Health Plans
- Brady Gear
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Vice President - Network Strategy at Presbyterian Health Plan
- Kalyani Gopalan
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Director at Presbyterian Health Plan
- Daniel Grace
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Medical Director at Alliant Health Plans
- Shane Greene
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Senior Director of Quality Operations at Care N' Care Insurance Company, Inc.
- Sara Hansen
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Vice President of Population Health Operations at Avera Health Plans
- Ugbad Hassan
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Program Manager of Health Equity, MSW at Community Health Plan of Washington
- Mushir Hassan
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Chief Medical Officer at Network Health
- Samuel Hinton
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Director of Practice Operations at Presbyterian Health Plan
- Brendan Hodges
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- President/CEO at HealthTeam Advantage
- Deanna Homer
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Chief Operations Officer at HealthTeam Advantage
- Sheila Jackson
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Director of Care Management at Quartz Health Solutions
- John Johnson
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Chief Operations Officer at Presbyterian Health Plan
- Ingrid Jorud
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Manager, Quality Performance Improvement at Presbyterian Health Plan
- Gayle Kamm
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- pharmacist at Medical Mutual
- Barb Koerperich
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Director of Health Care Services at Medical Associates Health Plans
- Michelle Lang
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Vice President, Operations at CommunityCare
- Angela Lawson RN
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Manager Health Plan Quality at CHRISTUS Health Plan
- Mandi Longoria
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- HEDIS Program Nurse Manager at CHRISTUS Health Plan
- Demetria Malloy
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Chief Medical Officer/Chief Health Officer at Community Health Plan of Washington
- Matt Mitchell
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Chief Pharmacy Officer Select Health and Scripius at Select Health
- Ted Regalia
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- VP Pharmacy Benefits at Network Health
- Jess Sanchez
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Director of Health Plan Place at Presbyterian Health Plan
- Krista Schonrock
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- AVP and Senior Medical Director at Select Health
- Sanjiv Shah
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Chief Medical Officer at MetroPlusHealth
- Sandy Spitale
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Chief Clinical Officer at Ochsner Health Plan
- Lori Tishler
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- CMO at Community Health Options
- Taylor Trodden
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Manager - Performance Improvement at Presbyterian Health Plan
- James Troyer
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Director of Medical Management at Alliant Health Plans
- Clinton White
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Interim at Presbyterian Health Plan
- Mallory Willett
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Senior Analyst, Business Intelligence at Health Plan Alliance
- Allison Ashcraft
- ALLIANCE STAFF
- Operations Specialist at Health Plan Alliance
- Keri Bloomer
- ALLIANCE STAFF
- Director of Operations at Health Plan Alliance
- Jessica Boykins
- ALLIANCE STAFF
- Business Relationship Specialist at Health Plan Alliance
- Shawna Dandridge
- ALLIANCE STAFF
- Chief Program and Strategy Officer at Health Plan Alliance
- Jaime Gonzalez
- ALLIANCE STAFF
- Chief Business Development Officer at Health Plan Alliance
- Joe Lastinger
- ALLIANCE STAFF
- President at Health Plan Alliance
- Derek Anderson
- PLATINUM SPONSOR
- EVP, Account Management at Avalon Healthcare Solutions
- Randy Baker
- PLATINUM SPONSOR
- Vice President, Sales at Summit Re
- David Gallegos
- PLATINUM SPONSOR
- SVP Consulting Services at Optum Advisory
- Eric Tryon
- PLATINUM SPONSOR
- VP Payer Solutions at Optum Advisory
- Reza Alam
- SPEAKER
- Medical Director at mPulse
- Dennis Bolin
- SPEAKER
- Consultant at Health Plan Alliance
- Susan Dentzer
- SPEAKER
- President and CEO at America’s Physician Groups (APG)
- Fernanda Durand
- SPEAKER
- Communications Director at National Hispanic Medical Association
- Faith Dyson-Washington
- SPEAKER
- Principal at Health Managment Associates
- Mendel Erlenwein
- SPEAKER
- CEO at Previva Health Group
- Thomas Lundquist
- SPEAKER
- Chief Executive Officer at HealthNEXT
- Michael Lunzer
- SPEAKER
- CEO at Itiliti Health
- Mike Miniati
- SPEAKER
- Chief Growth Officer at Toney Healthcare
- Crystal Onwu
- SPEAKER
- Director, Clinical Strategy at Omada Health, Inc.
- Gary Rothenberg
- SPEAKER
- Director, Medical Affairs at Podimetrics
- Mike Snyder
- SPEAKER
- EVP of Network at Avalon Healthcare Solutions
- Chenny Solaiyappan
- SPEAKER
- Senior Director of Product Mgmt, Government Solutions at Cognizant
- Scott Brennan
- SPONSOR
- Senior Vice President, Business Development at TurningPoint Healthcare Solutions
- Davidica Brodersen
- SPONSOR
- Vice President at Podimetrics
- Evelyn Chojnacki
- SPONSOR
- Senior Director, Health Plan Product Strategy at Sword Health
- Andy Gonerka
- SPONSOR
- VP, Sales Strategic Accounts at mPulse
- Jeff Hancock
- SPONSOR
- Head of Business Development at Diagnostic Robotics
- Jessin Joseph
- SPONSOR
- Vice President, PBA Markets at Capital Rx
- Kyle Kanaga
- SPONSOR
- Vice President Business Development at WNS-HealthHelp
- Kevin Maher
- SPONSOR
- Vice President, Client Success at Clearlink Partners
- Sharlene May
- SPONSOR
- Director of Care Products at Cognizant
- Jackie Maynard
- SPONSOR
- Vice President Business Development at Toney Healthcare
- Steve McLeod
- SPONSOR
- SVP, Sales at Itiliti Health
- Carrie Meyer
- SPONSOR
- Director of Clinical Programs at Amplifon Hearing Health Care
- Socheata Poeuv
- SPONSOR
- Regional VP, Health Plan Sales at Omada Health, Inc.
- Sue Powers
- SPONSOR
- Chief Growth Officer at VirtualHealth
- Brandon Redman
- SPONSOR
- Vice President Healthcare Solutions at Softheon
- Brian Ridder
- SPONSOR
- VP Sales at Zelis Healthcare, LLC
- Jorge Serrano
- SPONSOR
- Vice President, Business Development Specialist at Sagility
- Kim Staloch
- SPONSOR
- VP, Client Development at SPS Health, LLC
- Suzanne Symons
- SPONSOR
- RN, CCM at Valenz Health
- Hermine Tranie
- SPONSOR
- Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder at ClarityCare
- Heather Wakefield
- SPONSOR
- Regional Vice President, Health Plans at Rx Savings Solutions
- Dan Wittner
- SPONSOR
- Senior Vice President - Head of Sales at Sagility