Agenda At-A-Glance
Tuesday, August 12
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11:30 am – 1:30 pm
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12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
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1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
- Making Health Plan Partnerships Work: The 2025 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Current Contract Optimization & Creating New Opportunities
- Michael Allen, Executive Vice President, OPEN MINDS
- Margaret Mays, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS
- Leading Top Clinical Teams: The 2025 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Optimizing Clinical Performance With The Right Metrics
- Sharon Hicks, MSW, MBA, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS
- Kim Bond, MS, LMFT, Executive Vice President, OPEN MINDS
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4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
- Grand Opening Of The Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, August 13
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7:15 am – 8:15 am
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8:15 am – 8:30 am
- 2025 Community Impact Innovation Award Presentation
- Josh Schoeller, Chief Executive Officer, Qualifacts
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8:30 am – 9:30 am
- The Future Of Value-Based Contracting In Autism & I/DD Services: A Fireside Chat
- Neil Hattangadi, M.D., Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Cortica Care
- Matt Holder, M.D., MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Lee Specialty Clinic
- Yagnesh Vadgama, BCBA, President, HAI-CA, VP Clinical Care Services Autism, Magellan Health
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9:45 am – 10:45 am
- Thought Leader Discussion
- Neil Hattangadi, M.D., Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Cortica Care
- Matt Holder, M.D., MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Lee Specialty Clinic
- Yagnesh Vadgama, BCBA, President, HAI-CA, VP Clinical Care Services Autism, Magellan Health
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9:45 am – 11:15 am
- Data-Informed Approaches To Challenges Faced By Aging Services Providers
- Denny Chan, J.D., Managing Director Equity Advocacy, Justice In Aging
- Ross Lallian, Chief Of Research, California Department Of Aging
- Carly Roman-Woo, Ph.D., Program Officer, Archstone Foundation
- Innovative Approaches To Treating Serious Mental Illness With Solace Behavioral Health & Masada Services
- Tanveer Chaudhry, M.D., Chief Executive Officer, Solace Behavioral Health
- Tiffany Flood, MSW, LCSW, Chief Program Officer, Masada Services
- Heidi TenPas, OTD, OTR/L, DIR-Expert, IFECMHS, Director Of Occupational Therapy, Masada Services
- Lillian Garcia, OTD, OTR/L, Doctor Of Occupational Therapy, Masada Services
- Knowledge Partner Session
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11:30 am – 12:45 pm
- Advances In Early Intervention Service Models For Children & Families
- Senitria Goodman, Chief Legal Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Trillium Health Resources
- Ryan Estes, MSW, MBA, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, Chief Operating Officer, Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.
- How To Approach Government Relations In Times Of Chaos: A Panel Discussion
- Susan Ellenberg, Supervisor, District 4, County Of Santa Clara
- Mark Wickham, MBA, President & Chief Executive Officer, Youth & Family Advocates
- Rafael Vaquerano, MPH, President & Chief Executive Officer, Gardner Health Services
- Ensuring Engagement & Improving Access For Seniors Through The Latest Tech & AI
- Heather Alder, Vice President, Payer Partnerships, Talkspace
- Knowledge Partner Session
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12:45 pm – 2:15 pm
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1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
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2:15 pm – 3:45 pm
- Creating A Culture Of Safety For Staff & Clients: Case Studies From Eagleville Hospital & Vivant Behavioral Health
- Tess Hughes, Ph.D., LPC, LMHC, CCTP, Chief Clinical Officer, Vivant Behavioral Health
- Jon St. Pierre, Executive Director, Brighter Transition Youth Treatment Center
- Denise Hennessey, Chief Nursing Officer, Eagleville Hospital
- Sara Dodge, MSW, LSW, Clinical Director, Eagleville Hospital
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2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
- Using Technology To Maximize Value & Margin In Home & Community-Based Care
- Dan Solomon, Chief Financial Officer, All For Kids
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2:15 pm – 3:30 pm
- Collaborations Between Health Plans & Aging Provider Organizations
- Scott Tarde, Chief Executive Officer, George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc.
- Karen Shulte, President, Medicare, Scan Health Plan
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3:45 pm – 5:15 pm
- The Issue Of Workforce Shortages In Direct Care: Strategies & Solutions
- Sean Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Front Porch
- Paula Digerness, Executive Director/Administrator, Carlsbad By The Sea
- Lezlie Hicks-Oliver, NHA, RCHE, LVN, Manager – Aging in Place, MCM, & MNT, FAP – Foothill Aids Project
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4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
- Ensuring The Harmony Of Clinical & Office Teams Post Merger: A Case Study From PathPoint & Oceans Healthcare
- Harry Bruell, President & Chief Executive Officer, PathPoint
- Maegan Bowman, CPA, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Business Integration, Oceans Healthcare
- A Revenue Diversification Strategy For Turbulent Times: A Managing Through Chaos Roundtable Discussion
- Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer, OPEN MINDS
- Paul Duck, Chief Strategy Officer, OPEN MINDS
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5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
- Surf’s Up Social! Executive Networking Reception
Thursday, August 14
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7:30 am – 8:30 am
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8:30 am – 9:30 am
- Transforming Care: How Magellan Health Is Improving Access & Enhancing Outcomes For High-Risk Consumers
- Caroline Carney, M.D., MSc, FAPM, CPHQ, President Of Behavioral Health & Chief Medical Officer, Magellan Health
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9:45 am – 10:45 am
- Thought Leader Discussion
- Caroline Carney, M.D., MSc, FAPM, CPHQ, President Of Behavioral Health & Chief Medical Officer, Magellan Health
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9:45 am – 11:00 am
- Supporting Your Front-Line Workforce For Optimal Performance: Innovative Approaches From Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health & All For Kids
- Crystal Taylor-Dietz, Psy.D., National Director Of Behavioral Health, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
- Jeremy Aho, Senior Manager Of Talent & Learning, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
- Corina Casco, LCSW, MSW, Chief Program Officer, All For Kids
- Kymberly Garrett, MBA, GPHR, Chief People & Diversity Officer, All For Kids
- Developing An Intensive Community Treatment Program: The Kaiser Permanente & Telecare Corporation Case Study
- Jennifer Hinkel, Ed.D., Vice President Of Development, Telecare Corporation
- Shannan Taylor, MFT, CCTP, Regional Director Of Operations, Telecare Corporation
- Stuart Buttlaire, Ph.D., MBA, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS
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11:15 am – 12:30 pm
- An Update On Innovative New Payer Programs At The Association For Behavioral Health & Wellness & CVS Health/Aetna: A Roundtable
- Debbie Witchey, MHA, President & Chief Executive Officer, Association For Behavioral Health & Wellness
- Deborah Fernandez-Turner, Deputy Chief Psychiatric Officer, CVS Health/Aetna
- Innovations In Virtual & Non-Traditional Service Delivery With Brightside Health & The LA Department Of Mental Health
- Erin O’Callaghan, Ph.D., Senior Director Of Therapy Programs & Quality, Brightside Health
- Melissa M. Matos, Ph.D., Director, Therapy Programs, Brightside Health
- Aubree Lovelace, MFT, Division Chief, Los Angeles County Department Of Mental Health
- Shayan Rab, M.D., Associate Medical Director, Los Angeles Department Of Mental Health
- Daniel Mansfield, LCSW, Mental Health Program Manager II, Los Angeles County Department Of Mental Health
- The Next Generation Of Integrated Care: Making It Work With Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County & The Children’s Institute
- Monica Dedhia, LCSW, Director Of Community Health, Children’s Institute
- Don Taylor, LCSW, Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Charities Of Santa Clara County
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12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- Chief Executive Officer Luncheon
- Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer, OPEN MINDS
- Kim Bond, MS, LMFT, Executive Vice President, OPEN MINDS
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12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
- Clinical Leaders Networking Luncheon
- Sharon Hicks, MSW, MBA, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS
- Stuart Buttlaire, Ph.D., MBA, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS
- Lunch On Your Own
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Post Lunch Pick Me Up & Raffle Prize Drawing
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Shaping A Chaotic Market At The State Level: A State Association Executive Discussion
- Le Ondra Clark Harvey, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, California Behavioral Health Association
- Kyle Kessler, Executive Director, Association Of Community Mental Health Centers Of Kansas
- Jinny Palen, Executive Director, Minnesota Association Of Community Mental Health Programs
- Measuring What Matters—An Update On Patient-Centered Outcomes & Feedback Informed Care
- Stuart Buttlaire, Ph.D., MBA, Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS
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3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
- Navigating The Strategic Crossroads In Health & Human Services: A Framework For Success In A Shifting Market
- Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer, OPEN MINDS