Agenda for 2024 Providence, RI

 1:30 - 4:30 pm EDT (UTC-4)

 Innovation Incubator
 Sponsored by:  Genoa Healthcare

Discussion Groups Focused on Current Issues Facing mhca Members

Due to an unexpected weather-related flight cancellation, our previously scheduled speaker - Matt Vogl, Founder & CEO of VXVY Mental Health - will not be able to present to us in Providence. We know everyone will be disappointed, but we appreciate your patience and understanding.

Please join us as we adapt, improvise and overcome! We will break into several table groups to discuss important and critical issues facing all of you back in your communities and in your organizations. We hope these smaller group discussions will serve as a way for each of you to get to better know your fellow members and share information with each other on the innovative initiatives each of you are working on.

5:00 - 6:30 pm EDT (UTC-4) 

 Welcome Reception
 Sponsored by:  MHRRG / Negley Associates  

All attendees and their travel companions are invited to join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres

 7:00 - 8:30 am EDT (UTC-4) 

 COi Breakfast (open to mhca Members who are also COi Members)
 Sponsored by:  NextGen Healthcare & mhca

Open only to mhca Members who have: 1) Registered to become COi Members; and 2) Registered for the Breakfast.

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 7:30 - 8:30 am EDT (UTC-4) 

 8:30 - 10:00 am EDT (UTC-4)

 Welcome & General Session
 Sponsored by:  Martyn Family Foundation

Turtle on a Fencepost 

Presenter: Dr. Stephen Loyd, Chief Medical Officer, of Cedar Recovery

A call to build a Recovery Ecosystem. Dr. Stephen Loyd educates the audience on the science of addiction, the history of the opioid epidemic, and the current state of treatment with  the engaging story of two paths of recovery. Weaving his own personal journey with addiction throughout, the audience will get an intimate look at the struggles of addiction and the
difficulties in living a happy, healthy, and drug-free life.

 Morning Break
 Sponsorship Available! 

 General Session
 Sponsored by:  Martyn Family Foundation

Navigating the AI Revolution 

Presenter: Aaron Horowitz, Co-founder & CEO, of Empath Labs

Delve into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across various sectors, with a special focus on its implications and applications in healthcare. This presentation will focus  on understanding the current state of AI and preparing your organization for future challenges and opportunities.

 Noon - 1:30 am EDT (UTC-4) 

 Grab Lunch with a Few of Your mhca Peers

 Noon - 1:30 am EDT (UTC-4)

 Breakout Sessions

Exploring AI’s Impact 

Presenter: Aaron Horowitz, Co-founder & CEO, of Empath Labs

Get ready to roll up your sleeves! In this interactive session you will get first-hand experience with using AI tools, while exploring how they can make a tangible impact in your business.

Opioid Abatement Dollars and Building a Recovery Ecosystem 

Presenter: Dr. Stephen Loyd, Chief Medical Officer, of Cedar Recovery 

Dr. Loyd will discuss utilizing opioid abatement dollars to build an effective recovery ecosystem to allow patients to receive individualized care as part of a comprehensive treatment  system.

 Afternoon Break
 Sponsorship Available!   

 Breakout Session

From Good to Great: The Transformative Power of Organization Design 

Presenter: Eric Curtis, CEO & Managing Partner, of Curtis Strategy

Shifts in revenue, expenses, funding, and staffing resources are jeopardizing the long-term viability of nonprofit organizations and forcing them to undergo restructuring. To navigate  this rapidly changing landscape, organizations must focus on assessing their capabilities, aligning their structure with their goals, and optimizing their operations to continue to meet the demands of those they serve. Well-designed organizations will help nonprofits bridge the gap between their strategic goals and operational structure, fostering collaboration, accountability, and clarity of  purpose and outcomes.

Provider Network Integrity 

Presenters: Shawn Williams CPA FHFMA, Director; Crystal Bingham MBA PMP, Manager; and Tony Javorka CPA, Director | Executive Committee Member, of Blue & Co., LLC

Behavioral health providers can benefit from undergoing provider network integrity assessments, which uses internal or external claims data to understand migration patterns of consumers within the network. Understanding patterns of consumer activity allows provider management to develop strategic initiatives for individual practitioners, expanded service offerings, facility infrastructure, and quality of care.

 Reception
 Sponsored by:  mhca 

All attendees and their travel companions are invited to join us for a casual reception.

 7:30 - 8:30 am EDT (UTC-4) 

 Registration & Continental Breakfast
 Sponsored by: Mend

 General Session
 Sponsored by: Martyn Family Foundation

The Future Of Community Behavioral Health: Where Do We Go From Here? 

Presenter: Joshua Rubin MPP, Principal, at Health Management Associates

The only constant in the community behavioral health system is change, and in recent years the pace of change has only increased. Today, with CCBHCs rolling out across the country, integrations expected internally and with health and social services providers, post-pandemic behavioral health needs skyrocketing, mergers accelerating (and the size of the mergers increasing), the future role of community behavioral health providers can be harder to envision than ever. HMA Principal Josh Rubin will help us identify the trends that will impact us in the long term so we can make strategic decisions for our organizations, our clients, and our communities.

 10:00 - 10:30 am EDT (UTC-4)

 Morning Break
 Sponsorship Available! 

 Innovation Expo!

INNOVATION EXPO! 

Come hear about a variety of innovative initiatives your mhca peers are involved in! Each presentation will be 20 minutes long.

1. ServiceNet: "Innovative Approach to Vocational Services"
   Presenters: Bruno Calouro MBA, Chief Operating Officer; and Shawn Robinson, Vice President of Vocational Services
   By prioritizing meaningful employment, community impact, and personal growth, our innovative approach to vocational programming—encompassing initiatives such as our Prospect Meadow Farm, Skillbuilders Makerspace+, Work Crews, and the Rooster Cafe — has transformed the lives of our clients. ServiceNet’s model incorporates innovation and unconventional elements, from shiitake mushrooms to 3D printers; and it has led to remarkable outcomes.
   
   
2. Mind Springs Health: "Get on the Skateboard: Transforming Medically Managed Withdrawal Management Using Tele-Solutions"
   Presenters: Amy Cooper Everett MA LPC, Executive VP of Operations; and David Conklin MD, Chief Medical Officer
   Delve into our innovative model that bridges the gap between the traditional social setting withdrawal management and the remote medical team supporting clients via a hybrid telehealth model. Our approach combines evidence-based practices with cutting-edge telehealth technology, resulting in improved client outcomes and streamlined care delivery. Join us as we explore the intersection of compassionate care, technology, and innovation in substance abuse treatment.

Innovation Round Table Discussions:
Engage in dynamic table discussions about the innovations you have implemented in your organization over the past 12 months. Share your impactful projects and how they have made a difference. Benefit from addressing questions and receiving suggestions from a small group of your peers.

 Grab Lunch with a Few of Your mhca Peers

 General Session

Making Waves in Rhode Island for Better Behavioral Health 

Presenters: Ana Novais MA, Assistant Secretary of the RI Executive Office of Health & Human Services; Rich LeClerc MSW, Director of RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals; Ashley T. Deckert MSW MA, Director of RI Department of Children, Youth, and Families; Philip A. Chan MD MS, Medical Director of RI Department of Health; Jillian R. Roy MSN RN QMHP, VP of Clinical Services & Chief Nursing Officer, of The Providence Center; Benjamin R. Isaiah Jr MS, Chief Operating Officer, of The Providence Center; and Marti Rosenberg MA, Director, Policy, Planning, & Research, of RI Executive Office of Health & Human Services

The State of Rhode Island has been using an interagency, public/private approach to pursuing significant improvements in our behavioral health system of care, across the life course. This session will introduce our health care system planning, that includes a Children’s and Youth Behavioral Health System of Care, going live with new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, and a deep focus on overdose prevention, including the first state-approved Overdose Prevention Center.

Afternoon Break
Sponsorship Available!

 Free Time

Time to connect with your mhca peers is the most valuable benefit of attending our conferences - take this time to gather with your friends old and new for some relaxation and conversation.

mhca Board of Directors Meeting
Chair:  Kelly Phillips-Henry PsyD MBA

 Closing Reception
 Sponsored by:  mhca

All attendees and their travel companions are invited to join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres.