ConnectIQ
June 15, 2024 • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMMarriott Marquis, New York City

Event Agenda

12 sessions across 5 tracks

9:00 AM
Keynote
9:00 AM9:45 AM
Main Hall

Opening Keynote: Building the Future of Behavioral Health Networks

Recovery Life Collective founder John Buschner sets the tone for the day — exploring how cross-sector collaboration, technology, and compassionate leadership are reshaping how treatment, funding, and support connect.

JB

John Buschner

Founder · Recovery Life Collective

KeynoteRecoveryLeadership
10:00 AM
Healthcare
10:00 AM10:50 AM
Room A

Digital Transformation in Behavioral Health

A frank panel discussion on the real-world challenges and opportunities of modernizing clinical operations — from EHR adoption to AI-assisted documentation and telehealth integration.

SM

Sarah Mitchell

CEO · Brightpath Health

Digital HealthEHRTelehealth
Technology
10:00 AM10:50 AM
Room B

Workshop: AI Clinical Documentation in Practice

An interactive workshop walking through how ambient AI tools are reducing documentation burden for clinicians. Bring a laptop — you'll leave with a sample workflow you can pilot at your organization.

DP

David Park

Product Manager · HealthStack AI

AIClinical DocumentationWorkshop
11:00 AM
Healthcare
11:00 AM11:50 AM
Room A

Medicaid Managed Care & Payer Contracting for Behavioral Health

How to structure relationships with Medicaid MCOs, negotiate value-based contracts, and ensure your organization is positioned for network participation in 2025.

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Lisa Brennan

VP of Provider Partnerships · Sonder Health Plans

MedicaidPayer ContractsReimbursement
Marketing
11:00 AM11:50 AM
Room B

Healthcare Marketing That Actually Converts

HIPAA-compliant digital marketing strategies that drive qualified inquiries. Diana shares real campaign data from behavioral health clients, covering Google Ads, SEO, and landing page optimization.

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Diana Reyes

Marketing Director · Horizon Media Group

MarketingGoogle AdsHIPAA Advertising
BREAK 9:45 – 10:00 AM
12:00 PM
Networking
12:00 PM1:00 PM
Main Hall

Networking Lunch

Lunch is provided. Use this time to connect with fellow attendees — use the ConnectIQ directory to find the people you want to meet and initiate introductions.

NetworkingLunchOpen
1:00 PM
Healthcare
1:00 PM1:50 PM
Room A

From Referral to Recovery: Building Multi-Org Patient Pipelines

Michelle Torres walks through the operational mechanics of high-performing referral networks — bed placement coordination, insurance pre-auth workflows, and the human touch that keeps pipelines warm.

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Michelle Torres

Director of Admissions · ClearPath Recovery Centers

ReferralsAdmissionsOperations
Technology
1:00 PM1:50 PM
Room B

Measuring What Matters: Grant Reporting & Outcome Analytics

Thomas Wei demonstrates how behavioral health organizations can build automated outcome dashboards that satisfy funders, improve clinical decision-making, and tell compelling impact stories.

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Thomas Wei

Founder · Reforge Analytics

AnalyticsGrant ReportingOutcomes
2:00 PM
Healthcare
2:00 PM2:50 PM
Room A

HIPAA, Licensing & Legal Foundations for Addiction Treatment

James Kowalski covers the legal landscape addiction treatment operators must navigate — from licensing requirements in NJ and PA to HIPAA compliance, referral agreements, and privacy regulations.

JK

James Kowalski

Founder & Attorney · Kowalski Healthcare Law

LegalHIPAACompliance
Healthcare
2:00 PM2:50 PM
Room B

Sober Living, Peer Support & The Recovery Ecosystem

Angela Foster explores the critical role of community-based recovery support services — how peer coaching, sober housing, and community organizations form the safety net that treatment centers alone cannot provide.

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Angela Foster

Executive Director · The Serenity Foundation

Recovery SupportPeer CoachingSober Living
BREAK 3:00 – 3:15 PM
3:15 PM
Keynote
3:15 PM4:15 PM
Main Hall

Fireside Chat: The Human Side of Recovery

Chief Clinical Officer Priya Sharma sits down for an open conversation about what the data doesn't always capture — the emotional, relational, and spiritual dimensions of lasting recovery and how clinicians stay grounded in mission.

PS

Priya Sharma

Chief Clinical Officer · New Leaf Behavioral Health

Fireside ChatClinicalWellness
4:15 PM
Networking
4:15 PM5:00 PM
Main Hall

Closing Networking Reception

Wrap up the day with a cocktail reception and open networking. Share contact info, scan QR codes, and leave with the connections you came for.

NetworkingReceptionClosing