Speakers
We’ve got a great schedule of behavioral health and business experts joining us at the Summit. We assembled a list of speakers and topics that are guaranteed to help your facility grow, increase revenue and save lives. Check out their individual bio’s and session topics below.
Julia Finken
RN, BSN, MBA, LSSCMBB, CPHQ
Executive Director, Behavioral Health Care and Human Services at The Joint Commission
Session Panel: Friday, Oct 1 @ 3:30 pm
About the Session: There is a strong business case for providing high quality and safe care, treatment & services to individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Please join me for the presentation: The Business Case for Quality. We’ll discuss how high quality and safe care increases revenue, decreases costs, and positions your organization for growth. Learn how The Joint Commission, a robust process improvement organization, partners with organizations to implement a standardized framework of quality and safety on the road to building a profitable, high reliability company.
About Julia: Julia is the Executive Director of Behavioral Health Care and Human Services for The Joint Commission. In this role, Ms. Finken leads strategy and growth for the Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation program. Previously, she served as Associate Director of Home Care Accreditation, and was also a Joint Commission Surveyor for nine years.
Ms. Finken has worked in administrative roles in the health care industry for more than 25 years. Her career has been dedicated to developing and implementing health care programs which balance efficiency, quality and financial outcomes.
Eric Barlow
CHFC, Managing Partner & Founder at Andina Family Offices
Session Panel: Friday, Oct 1 @ 8:00 am
About the Session: Eric will be joined by Brett & Paul to bring you a panel discussion about business financial planning, tax loopholes, tax shelters and more that you may not be aware of for your facility.
About Eric: Eric is a Chartered Financial Consultant that brings extensive experience with portfolio construction, relationships with investment managers and debt financing. Eric specializes in arranging funding for early stage companies, providing private debt financing, acting as an advisor to high net worth institutions and more.
J. Brett Belliston
CFP®, AEP®, CPWA, Managing Partner & Owner at Andina Family Offices
Session Panel: Friday, Oct 1 @ 8:00 am
About the Session: Brett will be joined by Eric & Paul to bring you a panel discussion about business financial planning, tax loopholes, tax shelters and more that you may not be aware of for your facility.
About Eric: Brett is involved in the management of all aspects of Andina with emphasis on planning and evaluation of options for its clients. Brett focuses on financial planning and investments for businesses and individuals. Brett has also been recognized for his work with wealth management and investment planning & execution.
Paul Anderson
CPA & Director at Andina Family Offices
Session Panel: Friday, Oct 1 @ 8:00 am
About the Session: Paul will be joined by Eric & Brett to bring you a panel discussion about business financial planning, tax loopholes, tax shelters and more that you may not be aware of for your facility.
About Eric: Brett is involved in the management of all aspects of Andina with emphasis on planning and evaluation of options for its clients. Brett focuses on financial planning and investments for businesses and individuals. Brett has also been recognized for his work with wealth management and investment planning & execution.
Blaine Benard
Partner at Holland & Hart
Session Panel: Friday, Oct 1 @ 10:00 am
About the Session: Behavioral Health legislations and policies are always evolving and it is advantageous for facilities to know what’s new and what has changed recently. Blaine, Kristy and Kim, partners at Holland & Hart, are well-experienced with behavioral and mental health law. They will provide insights into recent court cases, policies and laws related to the behavioral health industry and the impact it has on facilities like yours.
About Blaine: Blaine Benard delivers results for clients with matters involving business disputes, healthcare, professional liability, and protection of intellectual property. Blaine’s solution-oriented approach helps providers address significant issues, strategic objectives, and the delivery of quality care. Blaine’s team counsels on regulatory compliance, government investigations, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, healthcare transactions, physician contracts, litigation, and employment counseling.
Kristy Kimball
Partner at Holland & Hart
Session Panel: Friday, Oct 1 @ 10:00 am
About the Session: Behavioral Health legislations and policies are always evolving and it is advantageous for facilities to know what’s new and what has changed recently. Blaine, Kristy and Kim, partners at Holland & Hart, are well-experienced with behavioral and mental health law. They will provide insights into recent court cases, policies and laws related to the behavioral health industry and the impact it has on facilities like yours.
About Kristy: Kristy leverages corporate experience and deep knowledge of the healthcare and life sciences industries to help clients create practical and transformative compliance solutions that work across an organization. She counsels clients in the healthcare and life sciences industry on a spectrum of operational and regulatory issues, including fraud and abuse, HIPAA, and state licensure and credentialing.
Kim Stanger
Partner at Holland & Hart
Session Panel: Friday, Oct 1 @ 10:00 am
About the Session: Behavioral Health legislations and policies are always evolving and it is advantageous for facilities to know what’s new and what has changed recently. Blaine, Kristy and Kim, partners at Holland & Hart, are well-experienced with behavioral and mental health law. They will provide insights into recent court cases, policies and laws related to the behavioral health industry and the impact it has on facilities like yours.
About Kim: Kim Stanger guides facilities and professionals through the many regulatory, transactional, and practical challenges facing the rapidly evolving healthcare industry. He has particular expertise on unique laws facing healthcare providers, including HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid regulations and licensing requirements.
Rob Monson
Founder & Chief Growth Officer at Tenfold Advisors
Session Panel: Friday, Oct 1 @ 1:30 pm
About the Session: Hiring the right individuals for your facility is one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make over and over again. Finding an A-team player that contributes to your mission and compliments your program isn’t always easy. Rob will provide the framework and disciplines it takes to cultivating an amazing staff and creating a winning culture for you and your patients.
About Rob: Rob Monson has over a decade of strategic management experience that includes leading rapid growth opportunities for Golf Channel, 1-800 Contacts, and Compass Knowledge Group (now Pearson Embanet). An avid believer in the Scaling Up / Rockefeller Habits framework since 2004, Rob has successfully used or implemented these transformative tools to develop market-leading corporate strategies, change team and company culture, and consistently achieve goals.