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Overview:
2026 Opioid & Fentanyl Abuse Management Summit
Innovative Strategies for States, Health Plans/Hospitals to Manage the Opioid & Fentanyl Epidemic: Engaging/Educating Clinicians and Patients, Implementing Enhanced Monitoring Strategies, and Incorporating Effective Standards of Care
July 20 – 21, 2026 • Swissotel Chicago • Chicago, IL
Past Sponsors/Exhibitors & Partners
Overview
The opioid & fentanyl epidemic has gained national attention, and there has been increasing pressure on hospitals, health systems and health plans to effectively tackle this complex issue. Chronic pain affects a large number of Americans, and ineffective practices related to prescribing guidelines, prescription monitoring and provider education have led to an increase in opioid & fentanyl abuse/harm. hospitals, health systems and health plans must engage in efficient organizational strategies, enhanced provider education and safer prescription practices to effectively tackle the rise in opioid & fentanyl abuse.
We have created a high-level forum featuring knowledgeable leaders and executives from hospitals, health systems and health plans who will share their perspectives, valuable insights and expertise on how to be best equipped for the rapidly evolving landscape of opioid & fentanyl management. Attendees will benefit from learning about best practices and strategies that have been deployed to address the challenges presented by the current healthcare environment impacting hospitals, health systems and health plans in effectively managing opioid & fentanyl abuse/harm. This exclusive event targets senior level executives in order to maximize educational and networking opportunities.
By attending the 2026 Opioid & Fentanyl Abuse Management Summit, you will learn what others in the opioid & fentanyl management arena are doing to succeed in transforming the nation’s healthcare and its population. Register today to reserve your seat at the conference and take advantage of early bird discounts.
We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!
Audience:
From Hospitals, Health Systems, Health Plans, Behavioral Health Centers, Employer Plans, TPAs, Managed Care Organizations & Other Payers:
Chief Executive Officers, Chief Medial Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Operations Officers, Chief of Psychiatry, Chief Information Officers
Also, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors & Managers of:
| • Behavioral Health • Additction Health • Medical Management • Strategic Planning • Member Engagement • Health Management • Managed Care • Health Promotion & Wellness • Utilization Management • Provider Relations • Case Management • Government Relations • Accountable Care • Health Information Management • Operations • Care Management |
• Clinical Operations • Substance Abuse Disorder • Disease Management • Quality Improvement • Community Health • Mental Health • Finance • Reimbursement • Network Management • Compliance • Episodes of Care • Claims Management • Outpatient Services • Marketing • Government Programs • Risk Management |
This program is also geared towards Mental Health Facilities, States, Government Agencies, Vendors, Healthcare Consultants, Solution Providers, Disease Management Organizations, Third Party Administrators, IT & Business Process Outsourcing Companies, Enrollment Brokers and More!
Agenda:
Day One – Monday, July 20, 2026
| 7:15 |
Conference Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 8:15 |
Chairperson's Opening Remarks Adila Nathu, MD, PhD |
| 8:30 |
Highlights from the Reducing Opioid Mortality in Illinois Research Study and Related Projects Mary Beth Shapley, AM, LCSW |
| 9:15 |
Hospital/Healthcare Facility Controlled Substance Diversion: Recent Case Studies Larry Houck |
| 10:00 |
Networking & Refreshments Break |
| 10:30 |
Diversion Overview within Opioid & Fentanyl Abuse Management Angelia Young Juliet Politis |
| 11:15 |
Bridging a New PATHway in Addiction Medicine with Peripartum Support Krystal Richards |
| 12:00 |
Luncheon for All Attendees & Speakers |
| 1:15 |
Comprehensive Care for Women Who Use Drugs Across the Lifespan: Practical Sexual and Reproductive Health Considerations Maria Young, MD |
| 2:00 |
Panel Discussion: Examining Current Trends and Strategies to Maintain an Effective Opioid & Fentanyl Abuse Management Program |
| 3:00 |
Networking & Refreshments Break |
| 3:30 |
Enhancing Provider and Patient Collaboration Strategies for Effective Opioid & Fentanyl Management Ghazala Nathu, MD, MS, PhD, FACB |
| 5:00 |
End of Day One |
Day Two – Tuesday, July 21, 2026
| 7:15 |
Networking Breakfast |
| 8:15 |
Chairperson’s Recap of Day One Adila Nathu, MD, PhD |
| 8:30 |
Management of Opioid Use Disorder in the Inpatient Setting John Murray, MD |
| 9:15 |
Enhancing Community Outreach Strategies Targeting Vulnerable Populations to Provide Access to Opioid & Fentanyl Abuse Treatment Adila Nathu, MD, PhD |
| 10:00 |
Networking & Refreshments Break |
| 10:30 |
Enhancing Provider and Patient Collaboration Strategies for Effective Opioid & Fentanyl Management |
| 11:30 |
Conference Concludes |
Workshop Session:
Monday, July 20, 2026 • 5:05 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Implementing Effective Standards of Care within Opioid & Fentanyl Management
Speakers:
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Cassaundra Young |
Mila Kofman Executive Director DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority |
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Teresa Nguyen, MHS, MBA |
David Meltzer, MD, PhD Director, Center for Health and the Social Sciences Chair, Committee on Clinical & Translational Science UChicago Medicine |
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Daniel Marino, MHA |
Dave Meyer |
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Lyle Berkowitz, MD, FACP, FHIMSS |
Barbara McCormick, DNP, RN, CEN Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Jefferson Health |
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Rey Villar |
DeAnna Read, LPN, CCM, MHA, LIA |
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Krystal Richards |
Anthony Dann |
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Michael Ries, MD, MBA, FCCM, FCCP, FACP |
Shangwe Kiliaki, DNP, APRN, CNP |
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Hana Do, MPH |
Larry Houck |
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Mary Beth Shapley, AM, LCSW |
Angelia Young |
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Juliet Politis |
John Murray, MD |
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Maria Young, MD |
Ghazala Nathu, MD, MS, PhD, FACB |
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Adila Nathu, MD, PhD |
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Sponsors/Exhibitors:
Luncheon Sponsor
Biometrica Health is remote patient monitoring software built by physicians and data scientists to deliver continuous, connected care. Device-agnostic and EHR-integrated, the platform turns real-time biometric data into actionable clinical intelligence, helping care teams intervene earlier, reduce hospitalizations, and improve outcomes without disrupting existing workflows.
Exhibitors
SciBase is a global medical technology company specializing in early detection and prevention of melanoma. The company develops and commercializes Nevisense, an FDA‑approved point‑of‑care platform combining AI and advanced EIS technology to improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce unnecessary biopsies, and support high‑value, cost‑efficient skin cancer care for clinicians and payors.
Connect America is a connected care and engagement platform that helps healthcare organizations, consumers, and caregivers prevent avoidable emergencies and enable safe, independent living at home. By orchestrating real-time safety, health, and engagement signals with human support and coordinated care workflows, Connect America enables timely and appropriate interventions that improve outcomes, lower total cost of care, and enhance the experience for consumers and caregivers.
ChartSpan is a leading care management company dedicated to scaling the impact of preventive care. Through specialized clinical services, expert care teams, and supportive technology infrastructure, ChartSpan helps organizations improve patient outcomes, increase revenue, and reduce the burden of chronic disease. For more information, visit www.chartspan.com.
Calcium Health. The Calcium Digital Health Platform maximizes health outcomes and provider efficiency with automated patient engagement and 360-degree access to patient data. Our solution integrates a patient Super App with robust provider dashboard and AI-powered pathway generator.
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Registration Pricing:
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Hospitals, Health Systems, Providers, Health Plans, Government |
Register by |
Register by |
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Conference Only |
Complimentary (First 20 Registrants Only) |
$1195 |
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Conference & Workshop |
$1195 |
$1395 |
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Standard Rate, Vendors, Solution Providers |
Register by |
Register by |
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Conference Only |
$1295 |
$1495 |
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Conference & Workshop |
$1495 |
$1695 |
Venue:
Swissotel Chicago
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone #: 312-565-0565
*Mention Group Code "World Conference Forum" to get the discounted rate of $239/night!
You can also book online at:
https://book.passkey.com/e/51183642
Media/Press Partners:
The National Behavioral Health Association of Providers (NBHAP) is a national membership association that provides education, advocacy, and networking for those in the behavioral health and addiction treatment industries. Together, we can strengthen communities and improve behavioral health outcomes.
ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research is a global, non-profit, professional society that is the largest organization in the world focused on health economics and outcomes research - also known as HEOR. Headquartered in the US, the society has an individual and chapter membership of over 19,000 across 110 countries and is the go-to source for all things HEOR, including education, research standards, publication, scientific events, and more. ISPOR's mission is to be an advocate for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), and specifically to position HEOR as a key tool to inform healthcare decision making globally, ultimately leading to better health outcomes at a reasonable cost.
The National Association of Worksite Health Centers (NAWHC) is a trade organization, focused on assisting public and private employers, providers and unions understand, develop and expand the value of onsite or shared health centers, pharmacies, fitness and wellness centers. NAWHC offers educational programs, benchmarking and networking opportunities, research, employer case studies and best practices.
American Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN) is the national board certification program for occupational health nurses and is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). ABOHN awards two Core Credentials; Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN), and Certified Occupational Health Nurse-Specialist (COHN-S), and one specialty credential; Case Manager (CM). More information can be found at our website www.abohn.org.
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