HOTEL
A block of rooms has been reserved at the The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter for $269 + tax per night. Hotel reservations can be made ONLINE or by calling the hotel directly at (619) 239-2200. If calling, you must mention the ACHP Annual Board of Directors Symposium to receive the discounted room rate. You must book by April 6, 2020 to guarantee the group rate.
The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
910 Broadway Circle
San Diego, California, 92101
(619) 239-2200
Hotel Website
DINING
Guests may indulge in numerous dining options in or near the hotel that offer a variety of cuisines, atmosphere and formality, in addition to in-room dining.
PARKING
Valet parking is available for $50 per day and will be automatically charged to the guest room bill.
AIRPORT
The nearest major airport is the San Diego International Airport (SAN), approximately 2 miles from the hotel.
The ACHP Annual Symposium offers a unique opportunity to learn from the leading thinkers and doers in health care today, while networking with peers from like-minded companies. Confirmed 2020 speakers include: Dr. Raquel Bono, Vice Admiral in the United States Navy and Director of the Defense Health Agency., and John Gorman, Founder and Executive Chairman of Gorman Health Group (GHG) and Board Member of HAP.
The 2020 event will highlight the importance of telling our collective story, providing a positive vision for the future of health care. The Annual Symposium is the only ACHP event that has an additional registration fee. You save when you bring additional guests!
Registration Fee (1-2): $1,000 per person
Group Registration Fee (3+): $500 per person
Cancellation Policy
ACHP will refund the registration fee, minus a $150 processing fee, for any cancellation received up to four weeks before the meeting. Cancellations received after April 1, 2020, will be eligible for a 50 percent refund, less the processing fee. Please be advised that your 2020 ACHP Symposium registration fee is nonrefundable after April 15, 2020. Substitutions are encouraged and may be made without penalty. All cancellations must be received in writing. ACHP reserves the right to cancel all unpaid registrations.
For more information, contact Maria Velasco, manager of meetings at mvelasco@achp.org.
*Please note the schedule is subject to change
DAY 1 • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
| 10:00 AM – 2:00 p.m. | REGISTRATION |
| 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Opening Session Come ready for some fun! |
| 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Welcome Remarks Speaker: David Howes, President & CEO, Martin’s Point Health CareOpening Address Speaker: Ceci Connolly, President & CEO, Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) |
| 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. | Voices from the Corner Office: ACHP CEO Panel Discussion ACHP CEOs discuss the impact of the unique payer-provider model and share proven strategies essential for cultivating long-term business success and increasing value for consumers. Panelists: Julie Brussow, CEO, Security Health Plan - Brandon Fryar, President, Presbyterian Health Plan - Andrea Walsh, President & CEO, HealthPartners |
| 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. | Networking Break Please enjoy light refreshments and visit with industry vendors. |
| 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. | Campaign 2020: The Insiders View Two former members of Congress share their take on campaign 2020, including the significance of health care in the election and what potential November outcomes mean for the future of our industry. Speaker: Blanche Lincoln, Former United States Senator, Arkansas |
| 4:45 p.m. | Adjourn |
| 5:45 p.m. | Meet in hotel lobby for transportation to reception and dinner or travel on your own. |
| 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | Opening Reception and Dinner The Japanese Friendship Garden 2215 Pan American Road, East San Diego, CA 92101Presentation of the Inaugural Bernard J. Tyson Award Join ACHP in honoring the life and legacy of one of health care’s most prominent leaders.Lessons in Leadership: Insights from a Remarkable Health Journey US Vice Admiral and former director of the Defense Health Agency, Raquel C. Bono, discusses the importance of persistence and leadership in a challenging environment. Bono’s journey will inspire attendees as they continue to foster healthier communities nationwide. Speaker: Rachel C. Bono, M.D., Vice Admiral, United States Navy |
DAY 2 • THURSDAY, APRIL 30
| 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. | Networking Breakfast |
| 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. | Navigating the Road Ahead: Plan Strategies for Success Drawing from his tenure as a Health Alliance Plan (HAP) Board member and experiences as a renowned industry expert, John Gorman will share strategies to help nonprofit health plans remain competitive in an evolving industry. Introduction: Michael Genord, President & CEO, HAP Speaker: John Gorman, Chairman and Founder, Nightingale Partners |
| 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. | OK, Boomer – The Challenges in Addressing an Aging America By 2030, every Baby Boomer in America will be 65+. This demographic shift comes with significant economic and social implications, challenging our nation’s capacity to support independent senior living, chronic disease management and palliative care. A panel of experts explores what policies and programs are necessary for optimizing the mental and physical health of seniors and whether our health care leaders and communities are prepared for an aging America. Moderator: Jay Newton-Small, Founder & CEO, MemoryWell Panelists: Anne Doyle, President of Lasell Village & Vice President of Lasell University Diane Meier, Director, Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC), Vice-Chair for Public Policy & Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Mount Sinai Robert Schreiber, Vice President & Medical Director, Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Fallon Health |
| 10:15 - 10:40 a.m. | Networking Break Please enjoy light refreshments and visit with industry vendors. |
| 10:40 – 10:50 a.m. | Ignite Presentation Gain insight into an innovative ACHP member program. |
| 10:50 - 11:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions Choose one of three deep-dive sessions:Meet Social Needs & Creating Value in Our Communities Gain top-level insight from ACHP’s collaboration with Spring Street Exchange to assess the social needs initiatives of ACHP member companies. This session focuses on the role of health plan senior leadership in identifying key social factors driving cost and utilization and translating unmet needs into organizational priorities. Steps for action will be identified for collective efforts and a ROI on investments.Policy Briefing: ACHP Advocacy Agenda ACHP members continue to lead the industry in practical, proven reforms around primary care delivery, value-based payment, data-driven systems improvement and more. Hear directly from the ACHP team on the current issues driving our work in Washington on your behalf.Advanced Analytics: The application of advanced analytics and augmented intelligence is rapidly becoming a must have for the success of a healthcare organization. Determining fact from fiction, promise from real outcomes, measuring success, integration with real world operations, and appropriately scaled infrastructure are open questions for this emerging field. Come to this session to learn how Kaiser Permanente is tackling these questions and engage in a dialogue with your peers to see how we can all dive into and drive what AI means for the future of integrated community health plans. organizations detail how they are turning vision into reality. Speakers: Stephen Parodi, Executive Vice President External Affairs, Communications, and Brand, The Permanente Federation Ed Lee, M.D. Chief information Officer, The Permanente Federation |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Lunch Enjoy a complimentary lunch and choose one optional healthy activity. |
| 1:15 - 1:50 p.m. | Value Equation: A Fireside Chat with Laura Kaiser Laura Kaiser has a unique window into the U.S. health care system and understands the power of the unique integrated care as a vehicle for change. Laura and Ceci Connolly explore strategies for leveraging the ACHP collaborative model to deliver value. Moderator: Ceci Connolly, President and CEO, ACHP Speaker: Laura Kaiser, President & CEO, SSM Health Systems |
| 1:50 - 2:00 p.m. | Ignite Presentation Gain insight into an innovative ACHP member program. |
| 2:00 - 2:20 p.m. | Networking Break Please enjoy light refreshments and visit with industry vendors. |
| 2:20 -3:20 p.m. | Delivering Affordable Coverage and Care A growing sense of urgency around building a truly high-value health system presents unique challenges and opportunities. Together, Intermountain Healthcare and SelectHealth are driving affordability efforts through clinical data solutions, social need initiatives and prescription drug overhauls. Senior leaders from both organizations detail how they are turning vision into reality. Speakers: Dan Liljenquist, Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Intermountain Healthcare Pat Richards, President & CEO, SelectHealth |
| 3:20 - 4:30 p.m. | Emergent v. Emergency: How Does Your Board Plan for The Unknown? It is crucial that boards of directors prepare for the unexpected – a cyber breach, employee misconduct, a punitive regulatory decision – in order to mitigate destabilization of a plan’s reputation, business operations or culture. Perhaps more important than how a board reacts in the moment is how a board begins preparing today to avert these crises. Korn/Ferry guides attendees through an interactive scenario-planning session on how boards can anticipate, assess and prepare for the unknown. Speakers: Katie Bell, Global Account Lead, Healthcare, Korn/Ferry International Jane Stevenson, Vice Chairman, Board & CEO Services, Korn/Ferry International |
| 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Closing Reception Join attendees for a final reception on the grounds of the Westin Gaslamp. |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner on Your Own Attendees are encouraged to attend dinner with their respective organizations or Boards. |
