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Leadership Forum: Spring 2026
Event Date: 3/24/2026 - 3/27/2026
Event Overview
3/24/2026 - 3/27/2026
Texas
Participation is limited to Health Plan Alliance members and invited guests

Across the spring and fall forums, the Leadership Forum convenes the Alliance’s executive leaders for bold, future-focused dialogue on the evolving landscape of managed care and the broader healthcare industry. These exclusive gatherings offer space to step back from daily demands, think strategically, and engage with peers who share a commitment to transforming how health plans lead and deliver value.
Through authentic conversation and shared insight, participants explore the trends, innovations, and leadership strategies shaping what’s next. It’s an environment designed to challenge perspectives, inspire action, and strengthen the trusted relationships that define the Alliance community.
A cornerstone of the Alliance experience for executive leaders, the Leadership Forum ignites inspiration, fuels collaboration, and empowers leaders to shape the collective future of healthcare.
Who Should Attend
Chief Executive Officers, Chief Medical Officer/Medical Directors, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Financial Officers, C-Level leaders responsible for strategic planning, innovation, and organizational execution won't want to miss this meeting.
Why Attend
- High-Impact Conversations: Connect and build lasting relationships with fellow C-Suite leaders in an exclusive environment designed for transformative dialogue that drives industry change.
- Future-Focused Strategies: Engage with peer executives on emerging trends and strategic opportunities, shaping innovative approaches to healthcare's most pressing challenges.
- Executive Networking: Develop meaningful relationships with health plan leaders from across the nation in a confidential setting that fosters authentic connection and collaboration.
- Strategic Alignment: Stay directly connected to Alliance's strategic direction through integrated Board meetings and key organizational updates, ensuring your voice shapes our collective future.
- Included with Your Membership: While similar industry events cost thousands, this powerful networking opportunity is included in your membership—giving you unparalleled access to meaningful collaboration with regional, provider-sponsored, and independent health plan leaders.
Agenda
03/24/2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
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Reception: Tuesday |
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03/25/2026 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | |
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Networking Breakfast |
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03/25/2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
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Dinner: Wednesday |
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03/26/2026 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | |
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Networking Breakfast |
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03/26/2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | |
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Dinner: Thursday |
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03/27/2026 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | |
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Networking Breakfast For those that have later flights, we will meet at the hotel restaurant for a come and go breakfast. |
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Attendees
Below is a list of all delegates registered to date for this event

- Bruce Butler
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Chief Executive Officer at Samaritan Health Plans

- Coreen Dicus-Johnson
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- President and CEO at Network Health

- Jon Griffith
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Chief Operations Officer at Select Health

- Ron Hirasaki
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Chief Growth Officer at CHRISTUS Health Plan

- George Kitzmiller
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- COO at CHRISTUS Health Plan

- Alan Lederman
- ALLIANCE MEMBER
- Chief Operating Officer at Community Health Plan of Washington

- 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

- Cami Ellsworth
- ALLIANCE STAFF
- Executive Assistant at Health Plan Alliance

- Nicole Fultz
- ALLIANCE STAFF
- Chief Membership 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

- Tori Shepherd
- ALLIANCE STAFF
- Program Services at Health Plan Alliance
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- Yuri Sung
- ALLIANCE STAFF
- Senior Specialist, Program & Strategy at Health Plan Alliance

- Mallory Willett
- ALLIANCE STAFF
- Senior Analyst, Business Intelligence at Health Plan Alliance