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Schedule
March 19, 2025  |  5:00 – 7:00 PM CST 
Networking Reception  |  1st floor 

March 20, 2025  |  8:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST
Conference  |  2nd Floor

March 21, 2025  |  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
Conference  |  2nd Floor

Location
JW Marriott New Orleans, 611 Common St., New Orleans, LA 70130

Behavioral Health Business presents VALUE, a conference for industry executives focused on the future of value-based care in behavioral health. Join c-suite executives and thought-leaders wanting to define the conversation around this and future payment models in behavioral health care. 

You can expect to meet:

  • Behavioral health care providers
  • Payers, insurers and health systems
  • Investors and capital providers
  • Technology providers

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2025 Agenda

Networking Reception

Opening Remarks

Networking Break

Redefining Behavioral Health: The Path to Value-Driven, Patient-Centered Care

Lunch & Networking

Navigating the Policy Maze: Federal and State Regulatory Shifts Reshaping Behavioral Health Investment - Sponsored by DLA Piper

Breakout Sessions

5:00 - 7:00 PM

9:00 - 9:10 AM

9:15 - 9:45 AM

10:15 - 11:00 AM

9:45 -10:15 AM

11:00 - 11:30 AM

12:00 - 1:00 PM

1:30 - 2:00 PM

Breakout Sessions

Track C

Saying Goodbye to FFS: Pay-for-Performance, Capitation, Bundled Payments and More

Why Paying for Youth Mental Health Services Needs an Overhaul

Leveraging Data for Value-Based Care in Autism: An Inside Look into the National Autism Data Registry

Networking Break

2:00 - 3:00 PM

christopher brengard ceo mindpath

Dexter Braff
President
The Braff Group

To help set the stage for the two-day VALUE event, provider and payer C-suite leaders will offer their perspectives on the state of value-based care in the behavioral health world. Speakers will discuss persistent pain points and provide their take on what it will take to advance value-based models moving forward.

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Interested in Sponsoring?

We provide sponsors an intimate setting to promote their brand and develop relationships with industry movers and shakers.

Become A Sponsor

Past Attendees

Here's a sample of past BHB VALUE attendees:

Companies

Anthem, Inc.
Arise Recovery Centers of America
Aware Recovery Care
Beacon Health Options
BMO Harris Bank
Center for Medicaid Medicare Innovation

Consonance Capital Partners
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Discovery Behavioral Health
Eleanor Health

Epic Behavioral Health Group
Landmark Recovery
Meadows Behavioral Healthcare
Meridian Capital
Mind 24-7

New Day Recovery
Optum Behavioral Care

Titles

Associate Vice President, Value Based Care
CEO & Co-Founder
Chief Development Officer
Chief Impact Officer
Chief Medical Officer
Chief Strategy Officer
Director of Clinical Services
Government and Public Affairs Director
Group Director, State and Population Health
SVP Telehealth and Innovation
VP Behavioral Health Business Intelligence
VP Finance & Business Development
VP of Behavioral Health Services
VP of Clinical Strategy
VP Payor Relations
VP Sales and Marketing
VP Strategic Partnerships

Your Company Name Here

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Dr. Taft Parsons III
VP & Chief Psychiatric Officer
CVS Health

christopher brengard ceo mindpath

Dr. Nick Dewan
VP of Behavioral Health 
GuideWell & Florida Blue

Panel Coming Soon - Sponsored by NextGen

Executive Connect

As part of the Executive Connect program, qualified executives from behavioral health providers or operators may register for free and participate in a set number of meetings with pre-screened vendors at the event.  A refundable deposit is required to register and is refunded if you attend the required meetings at the event. Click below to learn more.

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Bridging the Gap: Implementing Measurement-Based Care and Value-Based Care in Practice - Sponsored by Greenspace Health

Track A

Track B

Track C

CCBHCs as a Blueprint for Alternative Payment Models

Breakout Sessions

11:30 - 12:00 PM

Contracting for Value: How to Actually Build Payer Relationships in a Value-Based World

Making Sense of Mental Health Parity

Track A

Track B

Track C

Panel Coming Soon

Breakout Sessions

1:00 - 1:30 PM

As M&A in behavioral health continues to accelerate, Polsinelli’s Behavioral Health Law Group will discuss some of the top legal issues that can make or break your next behavioral health transaction.  Drawn from some of the most prominent behavioral health transactions over the past year, this is a session you will not want to miss!

Talya Nevo-Hacohen, CIO, Sabra Healthcare REIT

Stephen Smith
Co-Founder & CEO NOCD

Panel Coming Soon

Talya Nevo-Hacohen, CIO, Sabra Healthcare REIT

Eric Meier
CEO
Owl

Talya Nevo-Hacohen, CIO, Sabra Healthcare REIT

Pamela Greenberg 
CEO
ABHW

Track A

Building the Infrastructure for Value-Based Care

Breakout Sessions

3:30 - 4:00 PM

Show Me the Money: Why Documentation is Your Best Revenue Strategy - Sponsored by Hansei

Kate Appleman
Executive Vice President for Clinical Programming
Caron Treatment Centers

Chad Smith, CEO, Brightview

Simon Weisz
CoFounder & President
Greenspace Health

Rose Bromka, COO, Boulder Care

Ryan Rhodes
Director, Provider Transformation Complex Health CareSource

Evans Rochaste
Founder & CEO    Re
Klame

mark lamb cio caretrust
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Darren Patz, Esq.
Partner, Government Affairs and Public Policy
DLA Piper

Talya Nevo-Hacohen, CIO, Sabra Healthcare REIT

Diego Garza 
SVP of Strategy, 
Mindpath Health

Solome Tibebu
Founder & Host 
Going Digital: Behavioral Health Tech

Talya Nevo-Hacohen, CIO, Sabra Healthcare REIT

Aaron Simon
Head of Managed Care
Geode Health

March 19-21, 2025 â€¢ New Orleans, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will BHB VALUE be held?
The BHB VALUE Conference will be held on March 19 - 21, 2025 at the JW Marriott New Orleans, 611 Common St., New Orleans, LA 70130.

Which ticket type should I purchase?
Provider tickets are for owner, operators, and providers of behavioral health services. Vendor tickets are for vendors and professional firms providing products, services and capital to the behavioral health industry.

What is Executive Connect?
Qualified providers can get a complimentary ticket to the event through our new Executive Connect program. Qualified behavioral health providers have a VP or higher title, your organization has $5 million or more in revenue annually, and you are willing to take up to four 15-minute meetings with our sponsors at the event, arranged by BHB.  

A $500 deposit is required to register for Executive Connect. $500 refundable, non-transferable ticket to attend and participate ONLY IF you attend the event AND participate in Executive Connect meetings during the event. No refunds permitted on this program if you are unable to attend or need to cancel your attendance for any reason. No exceptions.   

Are there hotel accommodations?
Please click here to book in our discounted hotel block at the JW Marriott New Orleans.

What is the refund policy?
For all tickets, no refunds are available within 45-days of the event. No exceptions.

My company or organization owns or is an active investor in a provider. Which ticket type can I purchase?
If your organization owns or invests in a provider or providers in this space, your firm is classified as a private equity investor. If you wish to get the provider pricing, you would need to use that organization's email system/domain to register for the ticket to qualify as a provider. No exceptions.

How do I contact the organizer?
Email us at [email protected].

Are there kosher meals or other dietary options at the event? 
Please email events-healthcare@wtwhmedia.com for more information.
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Track B

Track A

9:45 - 10:15 AM

Fireside Chat with General Catalyst Partner Caitlin Donovan

March 19, 2025

Networking Reception

4:00 - 6:00 PM

March 21, 2024

Networking Break

10:15 - 10:30 AM

Track A

Track B

Track C

Breakout Sessions

11:00 - 11:30 AM

As M&A in behavioral health continues to accelerate, Polsinelli’s Behavioral Health Law Group will discuss some of the top legal issues that can make or break your next behavioral health transaction.  Drawn from some of the most prominent behavioral health transactions over the past year, this is a session you will not want to miss!

Regulatory Changes and Policy Updates Shaping Value-Based Behavioral Health Care

Increasing Access: Identifying De Novo Opportunities in the SUD Market

Chad Smith, CEO, Brightview

Charlie Sposato
VP of Product Innovation
BrightView Health

8:00 - 9:00 AM

BHB+ Breakfast

Track A

Track B

Track C

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Breakout Sessions

Track A

Our Journey to Value: Insights from 100 Industry Leaders - Sponsored by Blueprint

Balancing Care and Capital: Leveraging Revenue Integrity in Behavioral Health Organizations - Sponsored by NextGen

Whole Person Care and Risk Sharing Models in Behavioral Health Treatment - Sponsored by Prosperity

Track B

Track C

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Breakout Sessions

Track A

Tackling Staffing and Reimbursement Challenges: The Role of AI-powered Automation in Successful Revenue Cycle Management - Sponsored by Thoughtful

Harnessing AI in Behavioral Health: Personalization, Efficiency, and the Future - Sponsored by Sunwave Health

Provider Shortage: Can Listening to Other People's Therapy Sessions be Clinically Effective? - Sponsored by Meomind

Track B

Track C

Doug Henry, PhD
Vice President and Medical Director of Enterprise Behavioral Health 
Highmark Health

christopher brengard ceo mindpath
Chad Smith, CEO, Brightview

Brian Holzer
CEO
Aware Recovery Care

Heading into the fourth quarter of 2024, a variety of macroeconomic factors foretold a breakout year in health care M&A in 2025. But then inflation ticked up three consecutive months, Trump’s election brought forth the possibility of tariffs, and wage growth surged to its highest level in six months.  In response, the Fed revised its anticipated number of interest rate cuts in 2025 from four to one, at least temporarily upending the possibility of a more favorable interest rate environment.  So, what does this mean for M&A activity in 2025? Will growing levels of unspent private equity capital be enough to force PE back to the table? How might the new administration’s agenda alter the landscape?  And what’s on the horizon in behavioral health that could make all the macroeconomic developments moot?  In this session, we’ll discuss where things stand at the moment and how this may impact your strategic thinking over the next 12-24 months.

Staffing and reimbursement are major challenges faced by healthcare providers today. In the current dynamic healthcare environment, hiring and retaining top-quality talent for efficient RCM operations is critical. This panel will discuss how AI and Automation offer innovative solutions to handle these complexities efficiently.

Chad Smith, CEO, Brightview

Kathrynne Johns
CFO
Allegiance Mobile Health

Chad Smith, CEO, Brightview

Alex Zekoff
CEO
Thoughtful

Elie Levy
Founder & Co-CEO
Sunwave

Chad Smith, CEO, Brightview

Dr. Brian Wind
Chief Clinical Officer 
Regard Recovery/JourneyPure

Chad Smith, CEO, Brightview

March 20, 2025

Talya Nevo-Hacohen, CIO, Sabra Healthcare REIT

Dylan Ross, PhD
Head of Clinical
Blueprint

Talya Nevo-Hacohen, CIO, Sabra Healthcare REIT

Sri Velamoor
President & COO    NextGen Healthcare

Talya Nevo-Hacohen, CIO, Sabra Healthcare REIT

Javier Favela
VP, Integrated Care Solutions  NextGen Healthcare

 With the right AI partner, behavioral health organizations can achieve step function improvements in care delivery. See a live demo of Eleos Health, an augmented intelligence platform enabling providers to focus more on care, less on ops while improving outcomes and job satisfaction.

Chad Smith, CEO, Brightview

Dror Zaide
CoFounder & GM
Eleos Health 

Chad Smith, CEO, Brightview
Chad Smith, CEO, Brightview

Sushant Gupta
Co-Founder & CEO
Meomind

Chris Cavazos
Former Chief of Operations at Humana Wellness, Advisor, Meomind

Stigma and provider shortage are the biggest barriers to increasing access to mental healthcare. We will discuss a new, scalable modality of treatment - listening to other people's therapy sessions - and compare its outcomes to traditional forms of therapy.

Michelle Mullany 
CEO
Prosperity

Talya Nevo-Hacohen, CIO, Sabra Healthcare REIT

Jim Huffman
Founder & CEO
Wasatch Crest Treatment

Talya Nevo-Hacohen, CIO, Sabra Healthcare REIT

Greg Keilin
Chief Strategy & Growth Officer
Prosperity

Talya Nevo-Hacohen, CIO, Sabra Healthcare REIT
Talya Nevo-Hacohen, CIO, Sabra Healthcare REIT

Hugh Barrigan
Co-Founder
Mirah

Ticket Prices
Early Bird Provider - $1100
Early Bird Vendor - $1700

Location: 1st Floor Promenade Room 

Chad Smith, CEO, Brightview

Gabe Diop
Co-Founder
Rula

Dr. Trent Haywood 
Founder of Knowality
Former Medical Director BCBSA

Chad Smith, CEO, Brightview

This panel aims to explore the significant impact of AI on improving patient care, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining rigorous compliance within the behavioral health sector.

Interested in Speaking?

BHB events provide an opportunity for industry executives to share their knowledge and expertise with our audiences. Submit your contact information if you’re interested in learning more about speaking opportunities.

Become A Speaker

The Latest in a Rapidly Changing M&A Market for Behavioral Health - Sponsored by The Braff Group

Track B

Track C

Medicaid's Value-Based Care Evolution: Transforming Behavioral Health at Scale

Value-Based Care Strategies for SUD Organizations

Conference Concludes

11:30 AM

Stacy DiStefano
CEO
Consulting for Human Services

James Button
CEO
Citizen Advocates

CJ Davis
CEO
Brightli

Anna Wang
Vice President
GreyMatter

Peter Delia
Manager, Federal Policy
National Council for Mental Wellbeing

Alex Mercier
Vice President of Strategy & Operations
Transformations Care Network

Brian R. Lopez
Director of Psychology & Research/Founder JumpStart Autism Center

Derek Bullard
Chief Executive Officer
Already Autism Health

Darren Sush, PsyD, BCBA-D
Head of Autism and Psychology
Evernorth/Cigna Group

Moderator: Melissa Sallustio, BCBA
Vice President of Product and Compliance
Jade Health

Jenny Welling-Palmer
Chief Strategy Officer
Thriveworks

Steve Mihalacki
Vice President, Network Analytics
Magellan Health

Scaling Behavioral Health Companies via Value-Based Care

Danish Munir
Founding Partner
GreyMatter

Cesar Herrera
Co-Founder and CEO
Yuvo

Keith Florance
Co-Founder and CEO
Era

9:15 - 9:45 AM

Panel Coming Soon

Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar
CMO 
LifeStance Health

Andrew DiGiacomo
 Director National Network Strategy, Innovation and Provider Experience
Evernorth

Dan Ferris
Chief Growth Officer
LifeStance

Brett Hart 
VP of Behavioral Health and Mental Health Parity Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

Brett Cohen
CEO
Recovery Centers of America

Dr. Eric Arzubi
Co-Founder
F
rontier Psychiatry

Caitlin Donovan 
Partner
General Catalyst

Chessa Pike
Senior Associate, National Behavioral Health Advisory Group
CBRE

Amy Ayrault
President
Evernorth Behavioral Care Group

Melanie Adkins
Vice President of Payer Contracting
Centerstone 

Ken Brown
Senior Vice President, National Behavioral Health Advisory Group
CBRE

Yasmin Vellani MBA, MSN, LNFA, RN
President of Outpatient Division
Bradford Health

Dr. Amy Milewski
Vice President of Clinical Partnerships and Associate CMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Dr. Amit Parikh
Chief Medical Officer
Brave Health

Dr. Manjola Van Alphen
Chief Medical Officer
Author Health

Brandon K. Fisher
Chief Strategy Officer
Merakey

Chris Santarsiero
Vice President of Government Affairs
Connections Health Solutions

Dr. Mona Potter
Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder
InStride Health

Hotel Accommodations 
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HERE to book with our discounted room block at the JW Marriott New Orleans. Cut-off date for reservations is Feb. 27, 2025.

Krista Boe, M.A., BCBA, LBA
Chief Clinical & Compliance Officer
Acorn Health

Shannon Werb
CEO
Array Behavioral Health

Patrick Dunn
Chief Strategy Officer
Hansei

Jeremy Weisz
Co-Founder and CEO
Greenspace Health

Dr. James Teems
Director of Compliance and Quality Assurance
Mindful Support Services

Stephen Oshyn
VP of Growth and Strategy
Mindful Support Services