AGENDA

 

Agenda details are tentative and updated regularly.  Schedule and speakers subject to change. Check back for up-to-date conference information.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

(FAHP BOD, committee members and invited guests only)

Board of Directors 10am-12pm (Sponsored by Health Network One)
Commercial Committee 12:30pm - 1pm (Sponsored by Imagenet)
Government Affairs 1pm - 2pm
Medicaid Committee 2pm - 3pm (Sponsored by Offor Health)
LTSS 3pm - 4pm (Sponsored by Thrive Homes LLC)

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Health Network One Hospitality Suite Open - Lunch and Refreshments 
(FAHP BOD, committee members and invited guests only)


3:00 PM  

Exhibitor load-in

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Registration Open

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Opening Welcome Reception
Location: Valencia Lawn

Join us for an opportunity to connect with fellow FAHP members and health care industry colleagues while enjoying the sights, sounds, and tastes of our great Sunshine State.  

Sponsored by: 

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Board of Directors Dinner with Sponsor Tables
(FAHP Board of Directors and Invited guests only.  Exclusive only to vendors that purchased a dinner table sponsorship.)

Table sponsors 
          

9:15 PM -10:30 PM

Trivia After Party

Join us for after dinner desserts, drinks and a fun trivia contest.

 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025

7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Registration Open

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast Open | Tradeshow Open 8am-9am

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Speaker Green Room Meet & Greet
(FAHP Board of Directors and invited guests only)

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Opening FAHP Welcome Remarks and Emcee
Orlando Pryor, MBA, Government Affairs, Humana; FAHP Board Secretary,

Presenting Sponsor Remarks, Health Network One Presentation:
Specialty Care at the Center of What's Next, Heyward Donigan, CEO

Diamond Sponsor Remarks, Alivi Health Presentation: 
Improving visit adherence by empowering providers to remove transportation barriers to care by Gabriel Rojas, Chief Strategy Officer 

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Keynote Spotlight - A Conversation with Former Governor Jeb Bush

We’re honored to welcome the 43rd Governor of Florida, Jeb Bush, for a fireside chat exploring innovation, leadership, and the future of health policy. Governor Bush is nationally recognized for his transformative leadership in education, health care reform, and economic development – and his perspective has never been more relevant.

Moderator: Brittney Hunt, Vice President Government Affairs, UnitedHealth Group (Incoming FAHP CEO as of November 10, 2025)

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Break

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Monroe St. Insights - A Legislative Policy Discussion

Join Us for a Timely Panel Discussion on Legislative Priorities - Gain valuable insights into the current policy landscape during this essential panel featuring government affairs leaders from our member health plans. Our experts will share their perspectives on legislative priorities, provide a review of recent and upcoming policy developments, and offer an outlook on what lies ahead. 

Panel:
Michael Cantens, Principal, Flagler Strategies LLC
Ron LaFace,
 Lobbyist, Owner, Capital City Consulting
Amanda Stewart, CEO, Partner, Johnston & Stewart
Moderator: Peter Schorsch, Owner, Florida Politics

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

The Dynamic Insurance Market: Adapting to Change

Join us for a stimulating discussion with commercial industry leaders who will share their perspectives on regulatory shifts, market stability, reimbursement trends and other strategies to ensure access to care.  

Panel:
Cigna - Christine Castellvi - North Florida Market Growth Leader

Aetna - Giselle Cushing  - VP, Region President
Health First Health Plans - Jamie Forrest, Interim President
United Healthcare - Ryan Grady, 
East Region VP of Sales and Account Management 
Moderator - Travis Cummings, former Florida State Representative

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

HMO CAP Committee Meeting

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tradeshow Marketplace Open, Community Service Activation, Professional Headshots, and Lunch

Grab a bite and chat with our valued exhibitors for a chance to win great prizes. Thrilled to continue our support for children's health with the Kids Snack Pack Community Service Activation sponsored by MTM – come participate and make a difference!  Don't miss other highlights at the tradeshow, including a professional headshot booth and a Cuban coffee station.

CSR sponsored by:   Lunch sponsored by:   

Professional headshot booth sponsored by:  Catalyst Solutions

2:00 PM

Afternoon Program Emcee
Samantha Ferrin, Senior Government Relations Director, Simply Healthcare/Elevance Health

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Speaker Spotlight: Insights from CMS Deputy Administrator & Chief of Staff Stephanie Carlton

 Join us for a special virtual session to hear directly from one of health care’s most dynamic leaders as she shares insights into the future of health policy, innovation, and system transformation

Moderator: TBA

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

AHIP Federal Update 

Speaker: Sohini Gupta, J.D., Executive Vice President for Government Affairs & Innovations, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)

During her session, Gupta will provide a critical federal policy outlook and update, including an analysis of anticipated CMS and HHS actions around Medicaid managed care, Medicare Advantage, and PBM reforms, and how they could impact Florida. She will also share an inside look at AHIP’s messaging strategy for key industry issues over the next two to five years, along with opportunities for alignment at the state level.

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Agency for Health Care Administration Update 

Don't miss an important Statewide Medicaid Managed Care program update with Secretary Shevaun Harris from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).   Secretary Harris will provide an update on the Agency's legislative priorities and program successes. 

 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Alivi Health Diamond Sponsor Hospitality Suite Open 
(Private event for FAHP Board of Directors and invited guests only)

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Chief Medical Officers Committee Meeting
(Private meeting for committee members only)

4:00 PM - 8 PM

Tradeshow Marketplace Open

6:00 PM- 8 PM

 

Networking & Benefit Reception

Join us for an evening of connections, compassion and casino games as we support these organizations dedicated to improving the lives of chronically ill and children in the State of Florida.  

 Sponsored by: 

    

 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Registration Open 

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

FAHP Associate Members Coffee Chat with FAHP CEO 
(Private event for Associate Members only)

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast Open | Tradeshow Open and Prizes Announced

8:55 AM 

Opening Welcome Remarks and Emcee
Speaker TBA

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Advancing Mental Health Services: Innovations That Make a Difference 

Start your final conference morning with a discussion from industry providers delivering behavioral health solutions and innovations including a short overview of BayCare’s urgent care center model, PanCare’s school based program, Televeda’s technology app program for social isolation and loneliness among long-term care (LTC) populations, and GenCare’s integrated care models to help dismantle systemic barriers and advance child behavioral health across Florida.  

Panel:
Erica Fritz, LMHC, Manager, Behavioral Health, BayCare Hospital System
Shruti Gurudanti, Co-Founder, Televeda

Joe Rogers, Executive Director, Long-Term Care, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Florida
Robert Thompson, MPH, Chief Executive Officer, PanCare of Florida
Solanyi Ulloa, RN, Director of Nursing, GenCare Kids
Moderator: Bill Hinsdale, Plan President, Molina Healthcare of FL

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Health Care Fraud Challenges in the Digital Era
Speaker:  Shaun O'Neill, Principal, HealthBridge

The landscape of healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) is undergoing a radical transformation, moving beyond traditional upcoding and phantom billing into the sophisticated digital realm. For health plans, the financial and operational risks have never been greater. This presentation confronts the emerging challenges of the digital era, focusing specifically on the dual-edged sword of Artificial Intelligence. We will dissect how malicious actors are utilizing AI to orchestrate complex, high-speed fraud schemes that render conventional detection methods obsolete.

 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Investing Early: Strategies for Lifelong Health Through Medicaid Innovation  

Florida’s Statewide Medicaid Managed Care program is placing a strong emphasis on early interventions that shape long-term health and well-being. This panel will feature health plan leaders, clinical experts, and state partners discussing how targeted strategies are improving outcomes for some of the state’s most vulnerable populations. From supporting families during pregnancy to expanding access to behavioral health services for children, panelists will explore how Medicaid is driving innovation, addressing social drivers of health, and aligning with Florida’s vision for a healthier future—starting from the very beginning.  

Panel:
Dr. Debra Jones, Senior Medical Director, Vheda Health
Riaz Ali, Chief Marketing Officer, Wider Circle
Moderator: Beth Kidder, MPP, Managing Principal, Health Management Associates

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Florida Legislative Policy Update 

Don't miss our final conference morning panel discussion on important health care policy issues with an esteemed group of Florida policymakers. Each year, lawmakers recap important changes to Florida law that affect the health care marketplace and give attendees insight into what changes could be on the horizon in the upcoming legislative session. 

Sponsored by:
 

Panel (as of 10-20)
Senator Jennifer Bradley
Senator Tracie Davis
Representative Brian Hodgers
Senator Shevrin Jones
Representative Jennifer Kincart Jonsson
Representative Susan Valdes

Moderator: Brittney Hunt, Vice President Government Affairs, UnitedHealth Group (Incoming FAHP CEO as of November 10, 2025)