Session Details
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 1:10 PM - 1:50 PM
Name
01. Policy Shifts Reshaping the Next 3 Years of Behavioral Health
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Amber Kirchhoff, Senior Vice President, Public Policy and Advocacy, Thresholds
- Lisa M. Amlung, MBA, BS, Senior Analyst, Government Relations, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
- Manish Sapra, MD, MMM, FAPA, System Vice President, Behavioral Health And Collaborative Service Lines, CommonSpirit Health
- Samantha Shafer, LISW-S, Chief Executive Officer and President, Integrated Services for Behavioral Health
Description
Policy Shifts Reshaping the Next 3 Years of Behavioral Health examines upcoming regulatory, legislative, and reimbursement changes impacting mental health care. This panel highlights payment reform, telehealth expansion, workforce policies, and value-based initiatives—showing how behavioral health leaders can anticipate shifts, adapt strategies, and position their organizations for sustainable growth and improved patient outcomes.