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SSN is proud to present our 2nd Annual Supplemental Benefit Innovations to Drive Health Outcomes scheduled for November 12-14, 2024, at The Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villa in Scottsdale, AZ. The 2024 speaker line-up and agenda are finally ready! As the ONLY EVENT IN THE INDUSTRY focusing exclusively on supplemental benefits, we have acquired the best ad the brightest presenters in the industry to walk you through how innovative plans are deploying new utilization methods and streamlining in an era of compressed revenues, rising costs, and increased regulatory requirements and scrutiny. National and regional plans alike are struggling with the financial restraints the industry is facing. Find out how all plans are navigating these challenging times. Introducing the 2024 Elite Speaker Roster: *Andy Auerbach, SafeRide Health * Andrew Parker, Papa * Andrew Friedell, The Helper Bees * Subhayu ( Archie ) Dey, SCAN Health Plan * Brian Dwyer, Belle *Charles Baker, MHA, MSW, Attac Consulting * Christine Leo, Cigna * Courtney Meyer, MBA Meyer, Sanford Health Plan * Craig Fisher, Jefferson Health Plans * Cyndi Barham Alexander, NationsBenefits * Darren Wethers, MD, CPE E Wethers, MD CPE FACP, ATRIO Health Plans * Eddie Maria, Birdsong Hearing Benefits * Evelyn Chojnacki, MPH, Sword Health * Janine Angel V. Angel, Centene * Jason Hellinger, Cigna * Jason Montrie, NationsBenefits * Jennifer Callahan, ATRIO Health Plans * Jenn Kerfoot, DUOS * Jennifer MacQuarrie, Cigna Medicare Advantage * Jennifer Simms, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City * Jill V. Selby, JVS Consulting, LLC * Jim Knebel, Kaizen Health * John Gorman, Nightingale Partners * Kaitlin Mayhew, Curana Health Plans / Align Senior Care * Kaleb Holt, SelectHealth * Kate McCown, CHC, LLIF, Ameritas®  * Katie Martin, Baylor Scott & White Health * Kelly Delmore, Hooper, Lundy & Bookman, P.C. * Kimberly Gonzalez, Arizona Best Care Network, LLC, VBCare Network, LLC * Lisa Franklin, MS, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield * Lori Rund, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City * Michael Adelberg, National Association of Dental Plans * Michael Spicer, MBAH, Capital District Physicians Health Plan * Mina Chang, PhD, FACHE 張由敏, 博士, Ohio Department of Aging * Nikki Hungate, MS, MHA, Medical Mutual of Ohio * Omar Daoud, Community Health Plan of Washington * A. Seiji Hayashi, MD, MPH Hayashi, MD, MPH, FAAFP, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield * Winnie Grim, Zing Health Register before July 26 for maximum discounted rates, https://lnkd.in/gveQb_fE

Two weeks left. Register today and secure your seat for these powerhouse events. Two events, one location. Behavioral Health & SUD Innovations AND Medicaid Leadership Innovations https://lnkd.in/geampm82 https://lnkd.in/gPxVxSkW The 2024 Behavioral Health Speaker Roster *Ann O'Grady, Independence Blue Cross *Bradley Lerner, Elevance Health *Diane Arms, The Council on Recovery *Dave Jobes, The Catholic University of America, Department of Psychology *David Lloyd, Inseparable *Elizabeth Ketcham Whitteker, DBH, LCSW, CPMC, Molina Healthcare of California *Gloria Merritt, Elara Caring *Glory Dole, Washington State Health Care Authority *Hayley Sink, MPA, SHRM-CP, Trillium Health Resources in North Carolina  *Jeni Soucie, NCQA *Jennifer Fillmore, Centerstone *Jeremy Weisz, Co-Founder and CEO, Greenspace Health  *Jessica Johnson, CareSource *Julie Seibert, NCQA *Justin Ley, Reema Health *Kellie Hans Green, CareSource *Lauren Conaboy, Centerstone *Laurel Stine, JD, MA, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention *Leah Newkirk, Kaiser Permanente *Lynda Gargan, National Federation of Families *Madalyn McMillan, Blue Cross North Carolina *Maeghan Gilmore, Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness *Michael J.E. Grier, MPH, NCQA *Mina Chang, PhD, FACHE 張由敏, 博士, Ohio Department of Aging *Naomi Fener NP, MPH, Families USA *Rachel Davis, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School *Raymond Blanchard, PhD, LMHC, LPC, NCC    *Dr. Raymond Blanchard, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Molloy University *Reyna Taylor, MS, MBA, National Council for Mental Wellbeing *Sandra Berg K. Berg, PhD, LCPC, Senior Director of Behavioral Health and Programs, CareSource *Staci Lofton, Senior Director, Health Equity, Families USA *Stephanie Koenig, MSSW, LCSW, United Healthcare Community Plan of KY  *Steven Sheets, Southwest Behavioral & Health Services *Steven Hedgepeth, Mostly Medicaid, LLC *Tim Clement, Mental Health America *Umar Bowers, MD, Dawson Med & Dawson Med Urgent Care *Yavar Moghimi, MD, AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies

35+ speakers representing health plans, providers and health systems, regulators and associations come together at SSN’s Mental/Behavioral Health and SUD Innovations: Integrated Care Coordination for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders, and Mind Body Wellness, scheduled for July 22-23, 2024, in the Washington DC area. -Ann O'Grady, Independence Blue Cross -Bradley Lerner, Elevance Health -Diane Arms, The Council on Recovery -Dave Jobes, The Catholic University of America, Department of Psychology -David Lloyd, Inseparable      -Elizabeth Ketcham Whitteker, DBH, LCSW, CPMC, Molina Healthcare of California -Gloria Merritt, Elara Caring -Glory Dole, Washington State Health Care Authority -Hayley Sink, MPA, SHRM-CP, Trillium Health Resources in North Carolina  -Jeni Soucie, NCQA -Jennifer Fillmore, Centerstone -Jeremy Weisz, Greenspace Health  -Jessica Johnson, CareSource -Julie Seibert, NCQA -Justin Ley, Reema Health -Kellie Hans Green, CareSource - Lauren Conaboy, Centerstone -Laurel Stine, JD, MA, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention -Leah Newkirk, Kaiser Permanente -Lynda Gargan, National Federation of Families -Madalyn McMillan, Blue Cross NC -Maeghan Gilmore, Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness -Michael J.E. Grier, MPH, NCQA -Mina Chang, PhD, FACHE 張由敏, 博士, Ohio Department of Aging -Naomi Fener NP, MPH, Families USA -Nze Okoronta, Board of Directors, National Association of Peers Supporters -Rachel Linonis, MS, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School -Raymond Blanchard, PhD, LMHC, LPC, NCC, Molloy University -Reyna Taylor, MS, MBA, National Council for Mental Wellbeing -Sandra Berg, CareSource -Staci Lofton, Families USA -Stephanie Koenig, MSSW, LCSW, United Healthcare Community Plan of KY  -Steven Sheets, Southwest Behavioral & Health Services -Steven Hedgepeth, Mostly Medicaid, LLC -Tim Clement, Mental Health America -Umar Bowers, MD, Dawson Med & Dawson Med Urgent Care -Yavar Moghimi, MD, AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies https://lnkd.in/drZy7jWg

SSN's Inaugural Mental/Behavioral Health and SUD Innovations: Integrated Care Coordination for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders, and Mind Body Wellness, scheduled for July 22-23, in the Washington, DC. Co-located with our Medicaid Leadership Innovations Strategies. Register before Friday to take advantage of the early bird pricing, https://lnkd.in/geampm82 Speakers on the Behavioral Side Include: *Ann O'Grady, Behavioral Health Director, Independence Blue Cross *Bradley Lerner, Director of Public Policy/Manager of Behavioral Health, Elevance Health *Elizabeth Ketcham Whitteker, DBH, LCSW, CPMC, Molina Healthcare *Glory Dole, Medicaid Contract and Compliance, Medicaid Programs Division, Washington State Health Care Authority *Hayley Sink, MPA, SHRM-CP, Director of Health Equity, Trillium Health Resources in NC *Jessica Johnson, Director, Behavioral Health & Wellness, CareSource *Kellie Hans Green, Director, Child and Family Health, CareSource *Leah Newkirk, Senior Counsel, Kaiser Permanente *Madalyn McMillan, Behavioral Health Strategy Advisor, Blue Cross NC *Mina Chang, PhD, FACHE 張由敏, 博士 Chang, PhD, FACHE 張由敏, 博士, Chief Analytics & Compliance Division, Ohio Department of Aging *Sandra Berg, PhD, Senior Director of Behavioral Health, CareSource *Stephanie Koenig, MSSW, LCSW, Behavioral Health Director, United Healthcare Community Plan of KY  *Yavar Moghimi, MD, Behavioral Health, AmeriHealth Caritas *Gloria Merritt, VP BH Growth & Clinical Services, Elara Caring *Rachel Davis University, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor, University of Mass *Umar Bowers, MD, Dawson Med & Urgent Care *Steven Sheets, President & CEO, Southwest Behavioral & Health Services *Jennifer Fillmore, Director of Substance Use, Centerstone *Lauren Conaboy, VP of National Policy, Centerstone *Diane Arms, Director, Community Behavioral Health, The Council on Recovery *Naomi Fener NP, MPH, Director, Families USA *Staci Lofton, Senior Director, Families USA *Raymond Blanchard, PhD, LMHC, LPC, NCC, Molloy University *Lynda Gargan, National Federation of Families *Nze Okoronta, Board of Directors, National Assoc of Peers Supporters *Reyna Taylor, MS, MBA, Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Advocacy, Policy Department, National Council for Mental Wellbeing *Jeremy Weisz, Co-Founder and CEO, Greenspace Health *Julie Seibert, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist – Behavioral Health, NCQA *Michael J.E. Grier, MPH, Director of Federal Affairs, NCQA *Jeni Soucie, Senior Manager, Product Management, NCQA *Tim Clement, VP of Federal Gvt Affairs, Mental Health America *David Lloyd, Inseparable *Laurel Stine, JD, MA, EVP & Chief Policy Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention *Steven Hedgepeth, Practice Lead, Government and Providers, Mostly Medicaid, LLC *Maeghan Gilmore, VP, Gvt Affairs, Assoc for Behavioral Health and Wellness *Dave Jobes, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of Psychology, The Catholic University of America

The early bird ends next week. Secure your spot and register today, https://lnkd.in/geampm82

Hear from an unmatched cross section of health plans, providers and health systems, regulators and associations at SSN's Inaugural Mental/Behavioral Health and SUD Innovations: Integrated Care Coordination for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders, and Mind Body Wellness, scheduled for July 22-23, 2024, in the Washington, DC. We will provide a roadmap to dealing with key constraints and obstacles in behavioral health integration including accessibility and resource constraints, the next phase of integrated and coordinated care models, narrowing the gap of care through a comprehensive, multi-perspective, action-driven agenda. *Amrita Rai, Clinical Director, Community Behavioral Health, Inland Empire Health Plan * Ann O'Grady, Behavioral Health Director, Independence Blue Cross *Bradley Lerner, Director of Public Policy and Manager of Behavioral Health, Elevance Health * Elizabeth Ketcham Whitteker, DBH, LCSW, CPMC, Behavioral Health, Molina Healthcare *Glory Dole, Medicaid Contract and Compliance, Medicaid Programs Division, Washington State Health Care Authority *Hayley Sink, MPA, SHRM-CP, Director of Health Equity, Trillium Health Resources in NC *Jessica Johnson, Director, Behavioral Health & Wellness, CareSource * Kellie Hans Green, Director, Child and Family Health, CareSource *Leah Newkirk, Senior Counsel, Kaiser Permanente * Madalyn McMillan, Behavioral Health Strategy Advisor, Blue Cross NC *Mina Chang, PhD, FACHE 張由敏, 博士, Chief Analytics & Compliance Division, Ohio Department of Aging *Sandra Berg, PhD, Senior Director of Behavioral Health, CareSource *Yavar Moghimi, MD, Behavioral Health, AmeriHealth Caritas *Gloria Merritt, VP BH Growth & Clinical Services, Elara Caring *Rachel Davis University, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor, University of Mass *Umar Bowers, MD, Dawson Med & Urgent Care *Steven Sheets, President & CEO, Southwest Behavioral & Health Services *Jennifer Fillmore, Director of Substance Use, Centerstone *Lauren Conaboy, VP of National Policy, Centerstone *Diane Arms, Director, Community Behavioral Health, The Council on Recovery *Naomi Fener NP, MPH, Director, Families USA *Staci Lofton, Senior Director, Families USA *Raymond Blanchard, PhD, LMHC, LPC, NCC, Molloy University *Lynda Gargan, National Federation of Families *Nze Okoronta, Board of Directors, National Assoc of Peers Supporters *Julie Seibert, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist – Behavioral Health, NCQA *Michael J.E. Grier, MPH, Director of Federal Affairs, NCQA *Jeni Soucie, Senior Manager, Product Management, NCQA *Tim Clement, VP of Federal Gvt Affairs, Mental Health America *David Lloyd, Inseparable *Laurel Stine, JD, MA, EVP & Chief Policy Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention *Maeghan Gilmore, VP, Gvt Affairs, Assoc for Behavioral Health and Wellness *David A. Jobes, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of Psychology, The Catholic University of America Register before June 14 for the early bird discount,

Hear from an unmatched cross section of health plans, providers and health systems, regulators and associations at SSN's Inaugural Mental/Behavioral Health and SUD Innovations: Integrated Care Coordination for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders, and Mind Body Wellness, scheduled for July 22-23, 2024, in the Washington, DC. This unique event is designed to help you overcome the biggest challenge in Mental/Behavioral and SUD: Resource Constraints that Limit Access and Care. We will provide a roadmap to dealing with key constraints and obstacles in behavioral health integration including accessibility and resource constraints, the next phase of integrated and coordinated care models, narrowing the gap of care through a comprehensive, multi-perspective, action-driven agenda. Check out the full speaker roster for the Behavioral Health summit at https://lnkd.in/drZy7jWg This year co-located with our 2nd Annual Medicaid Leadership Innovations Summit, https://lnkd.in/gPxVxSkW Pamela Masselli See you in a few months!

SDoH Sustainability and Scalability - what a great panel!

Wednesday Spotlight: Innovative Treatment & Prevention of SUD and Opioids - Moderator: Ann C. O’Grady, LCSW, Behavioral Health Director Independence Blue Cross Panelists: Umar Bowers, MD, Medical Director Dawson Med & Dawson Med Urgent Care Amrita Rai, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Director, Community Behavioral Health Inland Empire Health Plan Jennifer Fillmore, MS, LCAC, Director of Substance Use Residential and Specialized Services Centerstone Elizabeth Whitteker, DBH, LCSW, Manager, Behavioral Health  Molina Healthcare of California For the rest of the topics and speakers visit, https://lnkd.in/d8jdrKar Register before June 14 for the early bird discount. This event is also co-located with our 2nd Annual Medicaid Leadership conference, https://lnkd.in/gPxVxSkW Pamela Masselli The networking and collective knowledge will be unmatched!

Friday Spotlight: Looking at the Latest Mental Health Parity, IBH Regulations, and New Policies Supporting Behavioral Health Initiatives with: Brad Lerner, J.D., Director of Public Policy and Manager of Behavioral Health and Enterprise Issues Elevance Health Tim Clement, Vice President of Federal Government Affairs Mental Health America David Lloyd, Chief Policy Officer Inseparable Today is the last day for the early bird discount,