AGENDA
Wellvana is proud to present the 11th Annual Accountable Care Symposium at the
Denver Marriott Tech Center, May 12-14, 2026.
*Agenda subject to change
May
10:00 AMMay
05:00 PMEase into the event with light bites, drinks, and early networking as we officially kick things off.
May
07:00 AMMay
08:00 AMValue-based care is emerging as the future of healthcare in America. So where do Wellvana partners fit into the picture? In this state of the union roundtable, Wellvana leadership will discuss where we’re winning, where there’s room for improvement, and how we can take advantage of current momentum to move together with durability and purpose.
Chief Executive Officer, Wellvana
Chief Executive Officer, Wellvana
Chief Customer Officer, Wellvana
Chief Customer Officer, Wellvana
President & CFO, Wellvana
President & CFO, Wellvana
May
08:30 AMCMMI’s Abe Sutton and Arcadia Institute Chair and former U.S. Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra join us to break down current federal priorities, emerging regulations, and how to help your ACO move with—and ahead of—national policy trends. Q&A session to follow.
Director of CMMI and Deputy Administrator, CMS
Director of CMMI and Deputy Administrator, CMS
Chair, Arcadia Institute
Chair, Arcadia Institute
May
09:30 AMPartners at all levels are hungry for thorough data and swift insight into their patient populations. Join the Wellvana analytics and tech teams to discover the next wave of capabilities designed to accelerate performance and strengthen outcomes across your organization. You’ll leave knowing how to pinpoint priority patients—plus the tools to act.
Chief Actuary Officer, Wellvana
Chief Actuary Officer, Wellvana
Chief Technology Officer, Wellvana
Chief Technology Officer, Wellvana
Chief Product and Technology Officer, Arcadia
Chief Product and Technology Officer, Arcadia
VP, Product, Wellvana
VP, Product, Wellvana
May
10:45 AMThis session highlights the development of a technology-enabled, physician-led post-acute heart failure collaboration that standardized care across settings, strengthened cardiology oversight, reduced readmissions, and achieved AHA-certified quality in skilled nursing facilities.
Manager, Value-Based Programs, Inspira
Manager, Value-Based Programs, Inspira
Geriatrics Physician, Inspira
Geriatrics Physician, Inspira
May
10:45 AMThis session explores the launch of a proactive Routine Care model designed to close care gaps outside traditional PCP visits, including workflow redesign and improved clinical documentation processes.
Medical Director of Population Health and Value Based Care, Confluence Health
Medical Director of Population Health and Value Based Care, Confluence Health
Director of Quality & Clinic Operations, Lost Rivers
Director of Quality & Clinic Operations, Lost Rivers
May
11:45 AMThis session details the implementation of a transportation program to reduce appointment no-shows and a Mobile Integrated Health model connecting emergency and outpatient care to lower ER visits and readmissions.
Nurse Manager/ACO Champion, Springhill Medical Center
Nurse Manager/ACO Champion, Springhill Medical Center
Mobile Integrated Health Program Lead, Greater Regional
Mobile Integrated Health Program Lead, Greater Regional
May
11:45 AMThis session demonstrates how integrating comprehensive quality and performance measures into physician compensation models can drive improved clinical outcomes, effective population health management, and stronger performance in value-based contracts.
Executive Director of Health Economics and Performance Optimization, Mercy
Executive Director of Health Economics and Performance Optimization, Mercy
VP Health Economics, Mercy
VP Health Economics, Mercy
Executive Director, Population Health Economics, Mercy
Executive Director, Population Health Economics, Mercy
May
01:30 PMJeremy Utley is a go-to expert for actionable insights on AI and creativity. A distinguished Stanford professor and bestselling author, he has taught over a million students and advised Fortune 500 CEOs on harnessing AI to unlock innovation. Known for his engaging and entertaining style, Utley inspires audiences worldwide to rethink AI as a transformative thought partner with cutting-edge research and practical applications to deliver real business impact, unlocking new levels of creativity and collaboration.
AI & Innovation Expert, Stanford & Harvard Instructor, Author
AI & Innovation Expert, Stanford & Harvard Instructor, Author
May
02:45 PMThis session showcases an off-site Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) Fair that increased AWV completion rates and promoted preventive care access for rural seniors.
Clinic Director, Goodall-Witcher Healthcare
Clinic Director, Goodall-Witcher Healthcare
Medical Assistant, Goodall-Witcher Healthcare
Medical Assistant, Goodall-Witcher Healthcare
May
02:45 PMThis session reviews a five-pillar, data-driven approach to post-acute episode management—covering SNF selection, discharge optimization, early intervention, and performance benchmarks—to improve value-based care outcomes and reduce avoidable costs.
Site of Care Team Lead, Wellvana
Site of Care Team Lead, Wellvana
VP, Clinical Enablement, Wellvana
VP, Clinical Enablement, Wellvana
Sr. Manager, Site of Care Strategy, Wellvana
Sr. Manager, Site of Care Strategy, Wellvana
May
03:45 PMMay
04:00 PMA trailblazing psychologist, professor, and TEDx speaker, Elizabeth is pioneering “Community As Medicine,” demonstrating that real change emerges from connection rather than willpower. As Co-Founder of Open Source Wellness, a national nonprofit advancing experiential behavioral health and wellness in collaboration with clinical, insurer, government, and community partners. She blends science, storytelling, and immersive experiences to address burnout, strengthen psychological safety, and build thriving workplace cultures.
Co-Founder, Open Source Wellness
Co-Founder, Open Source Wellness
May
05:00 PMMay
07:00 AMMay
08:00 AMMay
08:15 AMNothing powers performance like peer-to-peer learning. Hear directly from three Wellvana partners who have achieved exceptional MSSP results and better patient outcomes over the last year. Leave with clear next steps you can put to work immediately to replicate their results.
May
09:10 AMRural hospitals are the frontline of care for entire communities. Discover how these partners are overcoming resource constraints and isolation to deliver exceptional value-based care results for some of our most vulnerable patient populations.
Market President, North Region, Wellvana
Market President, North Region, Wellvana
Regional Director, Value-Based Care, Wellvana
Regional Director, Value-Based Care, Wellvana
May
09:10 AMFrom how to maintain your autonomy to managing risk and driving clinical excellence, this session won’t shy away from the difficult—but important—conversations facing clinicians in value-based care today.
Market President, South Region, Wellvana
Market President, South Region, Wellvana
SVP, Medical Cost & Clinical Strategy, Wellvana
SVP, Medical Cost & Clinical Strategy, Wellvana
May
09:10 AMLeading a health system into value-based care means bringing a complex org chart—and differing ideas on how to deliver the best care—along with you. This session is for those already doing the work. Connect with peers to exchange best practices in care coordination, physician engagement, change management, and how to achieve measurable results across multiple care settings.
Market President, East Region, Wellvana
Market President, East Region, Wellvana
May
10:25 AMThis session discusses the use of EMR-enabled tools and multidisciplinary team engagement to improve depression screening follow-up, embed psychiatric support into primary care, and expand access to behavioral health services.
Director of Performance Improvement, UConn Health
Director of Performance Improvement, UConn Health
Associate Vice President of Population Health, UConn Health
Associate Vice President of Population Health, UConn Health
Professor of Medicine, APD/Director of Ambulatory Education IM Residency, UConn Health
Professor of Medicine, APD/Director of Ambulatory Education IM Residency, UConn Health
May
10:25 AMThis session highlights the adoption of ambient AI documentation tools combined with provider feedback and analytics to improve documentation accuracy, reduce clinician burnout, and improve value-based performance.
VP Quality & Health Information, Rush Memorial
VP Quality & Health Information, Rush Memorial
AVP Value-based Contracts, Ardent
AVP Value-based Contracts, Ardent
May
10:25 AMSmall changes in medication policy and discharge process can move the needle on both patient outcomes and shared savings. Wellvana vendor-partner Arine shows us how.
SVP, Medical Cost & Clinical Strategy, Wellvana
SVP, Medical Cost & Clinical Strategy, Wellvana
Clinical Program Pharmacist, Arine
Clinical Program Pharmacist, Arine
May
11:20 AMThis session showcases real-world examples of how organizations overcame resistance to change by standardizing workflows and redesigning care models to drive scalable, operational success.
Clinical Coordinated Care Manager, Avera Health
Clinical Coordinated Care Manager, Avera Health
Coordinated Care Manager, Avera Health
Coordinated Care Manager, Avera Health
Director of Population Health, Genesis Healthcare System
Director of Population Health, Genesis Healthcare System
May
11:20 AMThis session explores how rural and community health organizations are operationalizing value-based care through AWV programs, high-risk patient outreach, and coordinated site-of-care management — driving measurable outcomes and strengthening care team collaboration across settings.
ACO Director, Ohio County
ACO Director, Ohio County
Clinics Manager, Melissa Memorial Hospital
Clinics Manager, Melissa Memorial Hospital
Director, Value-based Care, Monument Health
Director, Value-based Care, Monument Health
May
12:15 PMMay
01:00 PMOne final moment to gather as an ACO community. We’ll bring together the week’s insights and leave with a shared sense of direction and purpose.
Chief Customer Officer, Wellvana
Chief Customer Officer, Wellvana
