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2026 Medicaid Managed Care Conference
Essential Strategies to Succeed in the New Landscape of Medicaid Managed Care and its Expansion: Navigating CMS Regulations, States and Health Plan Collaboration to Improve Healthcare and Reduce Costs, Boost Network Adequacy, Integrate Social Determinants, and More!
May 7 – 8, 2026 • Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel • San Diego, CA
Past Sponsors/Exhibitors & Partners
Overview
Join healthcare leaders, policymakers, providers, and payers for an in-depth exploration of the evolving landscape of Medicaid Managed Care. This conference will provide a comprehensive overview of current challenges, innovations, and policy developments shaping Medicaid delivery systems across the United States. Topics will include improving health equity, integrating behavioral health, addressing social determinants of health, enhancing care coordination, and leveraging data analytics to drive outcomes. Attendees will gain valuable insights through experts, case studies, and networking opportunities, all aimed at advancing high-quality, cost-effective care for Medicaid populations.
We have created an exciting, high level forum featuring knowledgeable leaders and executives from the nation's leading Medicaid Health Plans and State Government Agencies who will share their perspectives, valuable insights and expertise on how to be best equipped for the rapidly evolving landscape of Medicaid Managed Care. Attendees will benefit from learning about best practices and strategies that have been deployed to address the challenges in transforming Medicaid Managed Care. Topics include improving network adequacy, enhancing member access to quality healthcare, boosting member enrollment/engagement, managing carved in services, integrating social determinants, enhancing care coordination/collaboration and reducing the overall healthcare spending.
By attending the 2026 Medicaid Managed Care Conference, you will learn what others in the Medicaid Managed Care arena are doing to succeed in transforming the nation’s healthcare and its Medicaid member population. Register today to reserve your seat at the conference and take advantage of early bird discounts.
We look forward to seeing you in San Diego!
From States, Government Agencies, Health Plans & Managed Care Organizations:
Medicaid Directors, Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Medical Officers, Chief Strategy Officers & Chief Information Officers
Also, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors & Managers of:
| • State Medicaid
• Managed Care • Health Services/Healthcare Programs • Human/Social Services • Quality Improvement • Government/State-Sponsored Programs • Population Health Management • Medical Management • Long-Term Care • Finance • Care Management • Operations • Care Management • Regulatory Affairs • Pharmacy |
• Medicaid
• Policy Analysis • Compliance • Quality Assurance • Healthcare Financing • CHIP • Health Promotion & Wellness • Community Health • Medical Assistance • Clinical Affairs • Behavioral Health • Sales & Marketing • Network Development • Disease Management • Innovation |
This program is also geared towards Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Hospitals, Providers, Vendors, Employers, Purchasers, Physician Groups, Behavioral Health Centers, Wellness & Prevention Companies, Healthcare Technology Innovators, Healthcare Consultants, Solution Providers, Data Analytics Providers, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Disease Management Organizations, Home Health Care Companies, Third Party Administrators, Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Companies, IT & Business Process Outsourcing Companies, Enrollment Brokers and More!
Day One – Thursday, May 7, 2026
| 7:15 |
Conference Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 8:15 |
Chairperson's Opening Remarks Ed Hendel |
| 8:30 |
Implementing the Evidence: Integrating Evidence-based Practices into Managed Long-Term Care Dena Stoner |
| 9:15 |
Health Equity Recommendations from the CMS Final Rule for Medicaid Managed Care Val Jacobo |
| 10:00 |
Networking & Refreshments Break |
| 10:30 |
Rewards & Digital Distribution: A Smarter Way to Deliver Value Dave Etling |
| 11:00 |
Circle Practice: Indigenous Knowledge Systems within Medicaid Managed Care Ale Ricardez |
| 11:45 |
Stop Relying on Heroes: A New Model for Care Coordination Excellence Tia Plummer |
| 12:15 |
Luncheon for All Attendees & Speakers |
| 1:30 |
Medicaid Data and Tech Innovations - VBC, Implementing AI, and Member Level Insights Dave Meyer |
| 2:15 |
Effective Care Transitions for Members with Advanced Illness Natalia Bournane |
| 3:00 |
Networking & Refreshments Break |
| 3:30 |
Effective Strategies to Integrate Social Determinants in Medicaid Managed Care Jim Milanowski |
| 4:15 |
The Medicaid Cliff: Preparing for the 2027 Work Requirements Ed Hendel |
| 5:00 |
End of Day One |
Day Two – Friday, May 8, 2026
| 7:15 |
Networking Breakfast |
| 8:15 |
Chairperson’s Recap of Day One Ed Hendel |
| 8:30 |
Community Partnerships, Investment, and Social Solutions for Medicaid Members Jo Ellen McNamara |
| 9:15 |
Implementing an Effective Bi-Directional Data Exchange within Medicaid Managed Care Erika Sockaci |
| 10:00 |
Networking & Refreshments Break |
| 10:30 |
Serious Mental Illness, High-Cost Systems, and the Case for Behavioral Health Integration Natalie Maples, DrPH, MA |
| 11:15 |
Building Better Medicaid Managed Care Contracts Together Puneet Kaur Chehal, PhD |
| 12:00 |
Conference Concludes |
Thursday, May 7, 2026 • 5:05 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
HHH – Healthcare Happy Hour: Enhancing the Hospital ED/POC for Integrated Mental Health, and the Medicaid Managed Care Population
Dave Meyer
Principal
Cogent Advisors
Lead, Risk Adjustment Practice
EBG Associates
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Dena Stoner |
Val Jacobo |
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Sam Shen, MD, MBA, FACEP |
Lesley Wilson |
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Jim Milanowski |
Jo Ellen McNamara |
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Erika Sockaci |
Dave Etling |
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Ale Ricardez |
Tia Plummer |
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Dave Meyer |
Natalie Maples, DrPH, MA |
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Natalia Bournane |
Ed Hendel |
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Ian Duncan, PhD, FSA, MAAAA |
Carissa Tyo, MD |
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Daniel Low, MD |
Scott Jahnke, MBA, HCM |
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Lindsay Tamchin |
DeAnna Read, LPN, CCM, MHA, LIA |
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Leslie Zun, MD, MBA |
Puneet Kaur Chehal, PhD |
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Julie Merritt |
Associate Sponsors
InComm Healthcare helps Medicaid health plans drive healthier behaviors and improve member engagement through modern rewards and incentive solutions built for scale. Our digital‑first platform enables plans to distribute rewards and benefits instantly—via mobile wallet, virtual card, or physical card—making it easy to reach members quickly, reduce fulfillment friction, and support time‑sensitive initiatives such as preventive care, screenings, and care gap closure. With configurable reward and benefit design, robust spend controls, real‑time visibility, and comprehensive reporting, plans maintain accountability while minimizing administrative burden. Backed by a proven payment infrastructure and extensive network, InComm Healthcare supports Medicaid plans in advancing health equity, addressing social drivers of health, and delivering measurable outcomes through rewards and benefits that are simple for members to use and easy for plans to manage. https://www.incomm.com/healthcare/
Olio is a care coordination platform that delivers better member experiences and financial results by ensuring consistent engagement from all network providers. Unlike complex care management systems that sit unused, Olio's straightforward design drives the engagement necessary to generate actionable data insights, reduce waste, and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Exhibitors
Choreo-ED is a real-time patient flow solution that helps emergency departments deliver proactive, efficient care. Developed with frontline clinicians and AI/ML experts, it integrates directly into the hospital EHR and continuously analyzes real-time ED patient data to anticipate inpatient admissions and discharges. By triggering downstream workflows in advance, Choreo-ED reduces overall ED length of stay and improves quality of care.
Conquest Healthcare provides offshore staffing solutions for U.S. healthcare firms. We specialize in delivering Registered Nurses, Medical Coders, and compliance professionals who are U.S.-licensed, experienced, and experts in their fields. Our staff integrates seamlessly into your team, bringing U.S. experience to deliver expert-level support aligned with American healthcare standards and compliance requirements.
PharmaSmart®, headquartered in Rochester, NY, USA, is a world leader in the design, production and distribution of clinically validated blood pressure and vital signs monitoring systems to assist in management of hypertension and cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment. Our devices are the only health station Kiosks with the clinical validation certification supported by the AMA/AHA and can be found at: (validatebp.org). Our technology also supports the management of obesity, diabetes and immunization compliance. Our products and services are used by pharmacies, worksites and medical clinics across North America, administering over 65 million blood pressure screenings each year.
PlanStreet is a care management platform built for Community-Based Organizations. We help eliminate administrative silos and streamline claims with our native StreetRCM functionality. You can generate, validate, and automate claims directly from your care workflows — reducing denials, cutting administrative costs, and accelerating cash flow. It's compliance-driven revenue optimization, built right into care management.
SafeRide Health is a technology and services company dedicated to closing the gap between healthcare need and access through modern, scalable non-emergency medical transportation. Built for Medicaid and Medicare Advantage populations, SafeRide combines proprietary technology, real-time eligibility, and a nationwide network of credentialed transportation providers to deliver reliable, compliant, and compassionate access to care at scale. Trusted by leading payers and provider organizations, SafeRide transforms transportation from a cost center into a strategic lever for outcomes, equity, and member experience.
Roundtrip provides healthcare professionals — including care coordinators, social workers, nurses and other ride requestors — with online and mobile tools that make ordering patient rides simple. Through our digital transportation marketplace, we connect patients with non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) such as rideshare, medical sedans, wheelchair vans, and stretcher vehicles exactly when and where they need it.
Teal Health is on a mission to improve the women's healthcare experience and screening uptake, starting with cervical cancer. The Teal Wand is the first FDA-authorized self-collection device for at-home cervical cancer screening, now available nationwide. Paired with Teal's telehealth platform and virtual provider network, Teal enables a more convenient and comfortable screening experience from home, with personalized follow-up care, helping expand access to this lifesaving screening.
Brellium is an AI-Powered clinical documentation audit and review platform supporting health plan's UM, SIU, and Audit (pre-payment and retrospective review) teams. Brellium audits 15M+ notes annually across 250K+ providers nationwide.
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Health Plans, States, Government, Hospitals, MCOs |
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Conference Only |
$995 |
$1195 |
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Conference & Workshop |
$1195 |
$1395 |
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Standard Rate, Vendors, Solution Providers |
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Conference Only |
$1295 |
$1495 |
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Conference & Workshop |
$1495 |
$1695 |
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
1 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone #: 619-564-3333
*The conference will be taking place within the Aqua Salon Ballroom within the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.
*If the Hilton San Diego Bayfront is sold out of rooms for your preferred dates, there are several nearby options inlcuding but not limited to (please click on the hotels for their website):
San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
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