The Rise Value-Based Care Summit 2025 | RISE Health | 29 June 2025 | TBA, Scottsdale, AZ

As the only conference in the market that joins together payers and providers in the same setting, This event bridges the gap in the care continuum to reveal the roadmap to value-based health care delivery. This event brings together mid- to senior-level professionals from health plans, health care providers, medical groups, accountable care organizations (ACOs), employer groups, and service providers to uncover new strategies to align financial incentives, improve patient outcomes, and better navigate the value-based care space.

In today’s health care arena, navigating change is imperative. Gain valuable insights from seasoned industry practitioners sharing critical updates on health equity, cost savings, and provider education.

Who Should Attend?
This conference offers curated content for health plans, health care providers, medical groups, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), employer groups, and service providers.

Expect to network with mid- to senior-level professionals in the following job functions:
• Contracting
• Network Management
• Provider Engagement
• Provider Relations
• Care Teams
• Quality
• Finance
• Compliance
• Risk Adjustment
• Social Determinants of Health
• Human Resources

Top Reasons To Attend
At the event, your peers attended our last event to:
• Gain crucial insights into how health equity measures will affect documentation and reporting in value-based care (VBC), ensuring compliance and inclusivity
• Obtain a comprehensive overview of the ACO REACH model, learning from experiences and uncovering valuable lessons that can inform your organization’s VBC strategy
• Depart with fresh ideas on maximizing data to improve health care for your members, leveraging the power of analytics in a value-based environment
• Explore the effects of CMS changes to quality measures, providing essential knowledge on how these changes may impact value-based agreements and guide your adaptation strategies
• Acquire innovative ideas and approaches for cost reduction strategies and education within the VBC framework, ensuring operational efficiency without compromising quality
• Provide your health care providers with valuable education and tools to successfully adopt and navigate the evolving landscape of value-based care, enhancing overall care quality
• Engage in discussions about the future of value-based care in Medicaid, identifying trends and opportunities to shape your organization’s strategic approach

2024 Past Speakers

Halima Ahmadi-Montecalvo
PhD, MPH, Adjunct Professor, SDOH Researcher, Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University

Steve Biljan
Co-CEO and Chief Operating Officer, evolvedMD

Ryan Bohy
Regional Vice President of Growth, On Belay Health Solutions

Steven Boos
MBA, MHA, Manager, Implementations and Program Development, Piedmont Healthcare

Jennifer Bright
President, International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM)

Jim Carr
Partner, InHealth Advisors

John Carter
Brand Ambassador, Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting

Andrew Chang
Market President, Aledade

Rafi Cices
Head of Risk Adjustment, Coding and Billing, Cityblock Health

Amy Crenshaw-Pritchett
Sr. Manager, HCC Coding/Audit & Education Services, Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting

Zach Davis
Senior Consulting Actuary, Wakely Consulting Group

Shannon Decker
Principal, VBC One

Mrugank Dhone
Manager, Business Intelligence Development, Texas Health Resources

Alexander Ding
MD, MS, MBA, Associate Vice President for Physician Strategy and Medical Affairs, Humana

Lance Donkerbrook
Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Primary Care ACO LLC

Theresa Dreyer
Senior Director, Health Care Transformation Task Force

Jonas Foit
Managing Partner, CareOne Consulting

Doug Golub
Principal Consultant, Data Potato LLC

RaeAnn Grossman
Chief Growth Officer, Luna

Erin Hahn
Senior Health Policy Analyst, Value Based Care, The Association of American Medical Colleges

Ana Handshuh
Principal, Cat5 Strategies

Kathy Harris
ACO Executive Director, Commonwealth Primary Care ACO

Julia Jezmir
Chief Medical Officer, AristaMD

Sameer Kalarn
Helgerson Solutions Group

Kimberly Kauffman
Senior Director, Quality Reporting, Aledade, Inc.

Ramneek Kaur
Solutions Consultant, Episource

Dr. Nirmala Kishun
Vice President, Population Health, MCR Health

Stephen Klasko
Executive in Residence, General Catalyst, North American Ambassador, Sheba Medical Center in Israel

Raj Lakhanpal
MD, Chief Executive Officer, SpectraMedix

Francis Larossa
MSHS, Director, Government Quality Programs, Piedmont Healthcare

Armand Lauzon
CEO, Belle

Stephen Linesch
Principal, Paradigm Group

Jimmy Liu
VP Analytics and MRR Solutions, Advantmed

Brian Machut
Vice President and Consulting Actuary, Alliant Insurance Services

Christine Meyer
MD, Physician Founder, Christine Meyer, MD and Associates

Jay Meyers
Chief Commercial Officer, Rula Health

Jessica Moschella
MPH, SVP High Value Care, University of Vermont Health Network

Bill Nordmark
CEO, Enlace

Ken Persaud
MD, CEO, White-Wilson Medical Center

Ann Pogrebitskiy
Consulting Actuary, Wakely

Dr. Michael Poku
Chief Clinical Officer, Equality Health

Kim Prendergast
RDN, MPP, Vice President, Policy, Community Care Cooperative (C3)

Juliette Price
Chief Solutions Officer, Helgerson Solutions Group

Soujanya (Chinni) Pulluru
Committee Member, PTAC (Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Athena Santos
MPH, CRC, Executive Director, Quality Performance and Value, AdventHealth Primary Care Network

Mike Segal
Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Laura Sheriff
RN, MSN, CPC, CRC, Health Care Industry Specialist

Brittany Stepp
Regional Vice President of Growth, On Belay Health Solutions

Vindali Vartak
BDS, MBA, MHA, FACHE, President, Arvian Consulting

Ed White
Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Hans Wiik
FACHE, MPH, RPh, President, Hans Wiik Health Group, LLC

Duane Wisk
Managing Partner, GlobalMed Physicians, PLLC

2025 Sponsors

SILVER SPONSOR:
• OnBelay Health Solutions

BRONZE SPONSOR:
• Medical Guardian