12 sessions across 5 tracks
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.
John Buschner
Founder · Recovery Life Collective
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.
Sarah Mitchell
CEO · Brightpath Health
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.
David Park
Product Manager · HealthStack AI
How to structure relationships with Medicaid MCOs, negotiate value-based contracts, and ensure your organization is positioned for network participation in 2025.
Lisa Brennan
VP of Provider Partnerships · Sonder Health Plans
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.
Diana Reyes
Marketing Director · Horizon Media Group
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.
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.
Michelle Torres
Director of Admissions · ClearPath Recovery Centers
Thomas Wei demonstrates how behavioral health organizations can build automated outcome dashboards that satisfy funders, improve clinical decision-making, and tell compelling impact stories.
Thomas Wei
Founder · Reforge Analytics
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.
James Kowalski
Founder & Attorney · Kowalski Healthcare Law
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.
Angela Foster
Executive Director · The Serenity Foundation
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.
Priya Sharma
Chief Clinical Officer · New Leaf Behavioral Health
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.