Agenda At-A-Glance

Tuesday, February 10

  • 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    • ONEcare CafĂ©: Managed Care Perspectives On Clinically Integrated Networks
      • Leesa Bain, Senior Vice President Of Network Development, Alera Health
      • Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer, OPEN MINDS
  • 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
    • Registration
    • 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
      • Lunch On Your Own
      • 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
        • Building A Data-Driven Organization: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Making Metrics-Based Management Work
          • Michael Allen, Executive Vice President, OPEN MINDS
        • Measuring & Managing Financial Strength: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Seminar On A Framework For Improving Financial Resilience
          • Ray Wolfe, J.D., Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS
      • 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
        • Grand Opening Of The Exhibit Hall
        • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
          • Name That Tune-O!

          Wednesday, February 11

          • 7:00 am – 7:30 am
            • Morning Beach Walk
            • 7:30 am – 8:30 am
              • Executive Breakfast & Registration
              • 8:30 am – 9:30 am
                • Uniting For Impact: How Centerstone & Brightli’s Strategic Growth & Vision Are Shaping The Future Of Behavioral Health
                  • David C. Guth, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Centerstone
                  • CJ Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Brightli
              • 9:45 am – 10:45 am
                • Thought Leader Discussion
                  • David C. Guth, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Centerstone
                  • CJ Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Brightli
              • 9:45 am – 11:15 am
                • Beyond The Blueprint: Real-World Case Studies In Implementing Whole Person Care
                  • Wayne Young, MBA, LPC, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, The Harris Center
                • Measuring Organizational Culture As A Driver Of Performance & Profit
                • 11:30 am – 12:45 pm
                  • Communication Is Key: Creating A Plan For The Integration Of Teams Post Merger
                    • Karen Carloni, NCC, LCPC, CRC, Director Of Boundless Advantage, I Am Boundless
                    • Elsa Warren, Director Of Communications, I Am Boundless, Inc.
                    • James Button, President & Chief Executive Officer, Citizen Advocates
                  • Stratify, Engage, Intervene: Risk-Based Team Models That Work
                    • An Update On Innovative New Payer Programs
                    • 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm
                      • Lunch On Your Own
                        • Summit Lunch & Learn
                        • 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm
                          • Sustainable Health Plan Relationships: Financing & Contracting Strategies For Whole Person Care
                            • Gilbert Lichstein, Chief Operating Officer, Illinois Health Practice Alliance
                          • Growth Opportunities Beyond Private Equity: Which Is Best For Your Organization?
                            • Shannon Litton, Chief Executive Officer, 3LS Professional Services
                          • The 2026 OPEN MINDS Performance Management Executive Survey: Where Are We On The Road To Value
                          • 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
                            • Closing The Loop: Measuring What Matters In Whole Person Care
                              • More Is Not Always Better: Avoiding Data Overload
                                • The M&A Readiness Test: Do You Need An Affiliation To Survive?
                                  • Paul M. Duck, Chief Strategy Officer, OPEN MINDS
                              • 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
                                • Executive Networking Reception

                                Thursday, February 12

                                • 7:30 am – 8:30 am
                                  • Executive Breakfast
                                  • 8:30 am – 9:30 am
                                    • Filling The Gaps: How Colorado’s Behavioral Health Administration Services Organizations Are Redefining Access To Care
                                      • Daniel Darting, Chief Executive Officer, Signal
                                  • 9:45 am – 10:45 am
                                    • Thought Leader Discussion
                                      • Daniel Darting, Chief Executive Officer, Signal
                                  • 9:45 am – 11:00 am
                                    • Designing Programs That Perform: Turning Metrics Into Momentum
                                      • Cathy Ganter Cooper, LPC, CPCS, MBA, Chief Operating Officer, Avita Community Partners
                                      • Anne Campbell, Director Of Information Systems, Avita Community Partners
                                      • Don Reimer, Director Of Behavioral Health Crisis, Avita Community Parters
                                  • 9:45 am – 3:30 pm
                                    • The 2026 OPEN MINDS Workforce AI Summit
                                    • 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
                                      • You Are Not Alone: Management Issues Facing Rural & Frontier Communities
                                        • The Great Divide: Bridging The Gap Between Clinical & Financial Executives
                                        • 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
                                          • Lunch On Your Own
                                          • 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
                                            • First Impressions Are Everything: Managing Your Digital Front Door
                                            • 3:45 pm – 4:15 pm
                                              • Closing Keynote
                                                • Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer, OPEN MINDS