Rise

Opening Remarks

Chair: 
Rebecca Yanniello 
Vice President, Population Health 
Regal Medical Group 

Keynote Address: Healing Communities: Tackling Gun Violence Disparities in Black Neighborhoods with a Public Health Approach

The ripple effect of the gun violence crisis in our country creates several social and economic disparities that reverberate across Black families and neighborhoods. Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs are evidence-based and data-driven public health approaches that can help solve this crisis. In this session, we’ll dive into the interconnected consequences of gun violence while offering actionable solutions and community-driven initiatives that can make our communities safer and save lives.  
 
Michael-Sean Spence 
Managing Director, Community Safety Initiatives 
Everytown for Gun Safety

State of the Union: Navigating the Evolving Role of Population Health

• Hear from the leading industry experts on the current population health climate 
• Reflect on recent and anticipated policy changes that impact your population health team 
• Discuss shifting job responsibilities and understand how to best integrate and utilize technology 
• Gain insights into promising innovation to boost health outcomes and cut operational costs in the population health care space 
   

Moderator: 
Ellen Fink-Samnick 
DBH, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, CCM, CCTP, CRP, FCM
Wholistic Health Equity Strategist, Content Developer, Educator 
EFS Supervision Strategies, LLC 

Panelists: 
Elizabeth Montgomery 
National VP, Learning Strategies and Population Health Programs 
National Kidney Foundation 

Dr. Nirmala Kishun‑jit 
VP, Population Health 
MCR Health 

Colleen Morley, DNP RN CCM CMAC CMCN ACM-RN FCM,  
Associate Chief Clinical Operations Officer  
University of Illinois Health System  

Eli Goldberg, PhD, MSc 
VP of Data and Innovation 
Belle 

Case Study: Synergetic Success: Creating Pragmatic Partnerships with CBOs to Positively Influence Health Metrics

• Discover ways to utilize community health workers to impact a variety of member populations 
• Take away best practices for selecting and partnering with local CBOs 
• Determine key health metrics to track and evaluate partnership impact on member populations 

Cesar Armendariz 
Senior Director, Community Health 
Community Health Administration 
Inland Empire Health Plan 

Tools & Technology

Sponsored By Equitable Analytics 

Leading service providers will showcase their offerings in a quick-pitch setting. Evaluate the latest and greatest tech tools to bring back to your organization. 

Louis Cabanilla, Head of Population Health 
Equitable Analytics

Panel: Bridging the Gap: Innovative Solutions for Improving Access and Outcomes in Rural Health

• Discuss the impact of socioeconomic factors such as education, employment, and housing on health outcomes in provider shortage areas   
• Investigate policies and programs aimed at reducing health disparities and improving overall health outcomes in rural populations 
• Explore community-based interventions and support networks to move the needle and hear examples of organizations standing up a successful program and the lessons learned on the ground

Moderator:
Jessica Kinowski, MPH 
Business Development Senior Advisor, Medicare Advantage 
Cigna Healthcare

Panel:  
Doug Adair 
President 
Nashville Diaper Connection 

Cesar Armendariz 
Senior Director, Community Health 
Community Health Administration 
Inland Empire Health Plan 

Panel: Reaching Marginalized Communities: Building Trust in Culturally Diverse Populations

• Learn to create culturally relevant materials to encourage participation in health initiates
• Hone in on specific strategies for engaging with and addressing the unique health needs of diverse populations 
• Tap into feedback from community members and continuously improve strategies based on this input 

Moderator: 
Vivian Nava-Schellinger, J.D. 
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Impact 
The SCAN Foundation 

Panelists:
Gregory A. Hanley, MBA, FACHE, CPHQ  
VP, Health Services Quality & Operations 
UCare 

Raine Arndt-Couch, DSW, JD, LCSW, CCM  
Director, Social Services Management, Medi-Cal Population Health Management 
Blue Shield of California   

Dr. Marilyn Fraser 
M.D. and CEO 
Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health 

Case Study: Froedtert's Innovative Diabetes Management Program

• Discover the challenges and success of Froedtert's innovative diabetes management program 
• Learn innovative approaches to partnering with community workers to positively impact outreach efforts 
• Explore ways Froedtert has created a sustainable, scalable approach to move the needle in diabetes populations 

Mark W. Lodes 
Chief Medical Officer and VP, Population Health and Medical Education 
Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin 

Jordan Spillane  
Director, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services 
Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin 

Panel: Moving the Needle on Maternal Health

• Review the current health trends and disparities in pregnant populations and generate a plan of action to ensure there is equitable support 
• Hear examples of operationalizing maternal health programs that drive meaningful change 
• Understand the roles policy, advocacy, and community engagement play in advancing maternal health equity 

Moderator: 
Ellen Fink-Samnick 
DBH, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, CCM, CCTP, CRP, FCM
Wholistic Health Equity Strategist, Content Developer, Educator 
EFS Supervision Strategies, LLC 

Panelists: 
Yolanda Lawson, MD, FACOG 
Executive Director, Maternal Infant Health 
HCSC 

Jennie Nowak 
Director of Population Health Activation 
Population Health & Health Equity 
Priority Health 

Sabrina K. Sahni MD, MSCP 
Assistant Professor of Medicine 
Mayo Clinic Cancer Center 

Day 1 Closing Remarks

Chair: 
Rebecca Yanniello 
Vice President, Population Health 
Regal Medical Group 

Networking Cocktail Reception

Paradise Valley

Join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and face-to-face networking with peers