Agenda At-A-Glance
Tuesday, February 10
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10:30 am – 11:30 am
- ONEcare Café: Redefining Care: How CINs Are Shaping The Future Of Managed Care
- Deb Aldridge, Chief Network Officer, Alera Health
- Rick D. Gutierrez, Ph.D., Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS
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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
- 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
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4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
- Grand Opening Of The Exhibit Hall
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7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday, February 11
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7:00 am – 7:30 am
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7:15 am – 8:15 am
- Executive Breakfast & Registration
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8:15 am – 9:25 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, Former CEO, Brightli, CEO-Elect, Centerstone
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9:45 am – 10:45 am
- Thought Leader Discussion
- David C. Guth, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Centerstone
- CJ Davis, Former CEO, Brightli, CEO-Elect, Centerstone
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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
- Regina Marshall, Chief Operating Officer, Advocates
- Joe Robitaille, Senior Vice President For Children’s Services, Advocates
- Mark Ishaug, President & Chief Executive Officer, Thresholds
- Shaping The Next Generation Of Care Models: AI’s Role In Behavioral Health, I/DD & ASD Support
- Terence Blackwell, Former Chief Executive Officer, Chimes International
- Ravi Ganesan, President & Chief Executive Officer, Core Solutions, Inc.
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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: Models & Workflows For Integrating Teams In Whole Person Care
- Amanda Zwirecki, MSEd, Director Of Evaluation, Endeavor Health Services
- Chloe Hurley, MPH, Coordinator Of Population Health, Endeavor Health Services
- An Update On Innovative New Payer Programs
- Knowledge Partner Session
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12:15 pm – 2:15 pm
- Chief Executive Officer Member Networking Lunch
- Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer, OPEN MINDS
- Michael Allen, Executive Vice President, OPEN MINDS
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12:45 pm – 2:00 pm
- Lunch On Your Own
- What To Expect From Your CIN & What Can A ONEcare Network Do For Your Agency & Community?
- Deb Aldridge, Chief Network Officer, Alera Health
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1:45 pm – 2:15 pm
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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
- Enrico Cullen, Chief Executive Officer, Omnes IPA
- Growth Opportunities Beyond Private Equity: Which Is Best For Your Organization?
- Shannon Litton, Chief Executive Officer, 3LS Professional Services
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2:15 pm – 3:30 pm
- The M&A Readiness Test: Do You Need An Affiliation To Survive?
- Paul M. Duck, Chief Strategy Officer, OPEN MINDS
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2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
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4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
- Closing The Loop: Measuring What Matters In Whole Person Care
- Michael Dennis, Ph.D., Chief Research Officer, Chestnut Health Systems
- Jim Wallis, MAPC, Missouri Director Of Business Development, Chestnut Health Systems
- More Is Not Always Better: Avoiding Data Overload
- Jodie Esper, Chief Financial Officer, Mainstay Life Services
- Knowledge Partner Session
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5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
- Executive Networking Reception
Thursday, February 12
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7:30 am – 8:30 am
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8:30 am – 9:30 am
- No Wrong Door: Applying Managed Care Principles To Safety Net Services In Colorado & Beyond
- Daniel Darting, Chief Executive Officer, Signal Behavioral Health Network
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9:50 am – 10:50 am
- Thought Leader Discussion
- Daniel Darting, Chief Executive Officer, Signal Behavioral Health Network
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9:50 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 Partners
- Reclaiming Time For Care: AI Documentation That Expands Capacity
- Knowledge Partner Session
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11:15 am – 12:30 pm
- You Are Not Alone: Management Issues Facing Rural & Frontier Communities
- Josh Burke, LICSW, Director Of Emergency Services, Northeast Kingdom Human Services
- Craig Poe, Executive Director, High Plains Mental Health Center
- Retention, Burnout & Morale: Measuring Workforce ROI With AI
- Knowledge Partner Session
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12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
- Lunch On Your Own
- Summit Lunch & Learn
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12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- Chief Operating Officer Member Networking Lunch
- Ray Wolfe, J.D., Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS
- Rick D. Gutierrez, Ph.D., Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- The Great Divide: Bridging The Gap Between Clinical & Financial Executives
- First Impressions Are Everything: Managing Your Digital Front Door
- Rachel Steinmetz, Executive Vice President, OPEN MINDS
- Emily Harris, Executive Vice President, OPEN MINDS
- From Errors To Accuracy: AI For Less Rework & Cleaner RevenueÂ
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3:10 pm – 3:40 pm
- The Executive Imperative: Turning Data Into A Performance Advantage
- Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer, OPEN MINDS