Session Details
Date & Time
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Name
01. Reimbursement Reality Check: Parity, Value-Based Care, and Payer Strategy
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Lauren Bantner, Director, Physician Practice Operations, Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
- Mary Affee, EdD, LCSW, MBA, RPT-S, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Horizon Integrated Wellness Group
- Rose Frech, MSW, LSW, Chief External Affairs Officer, Integrated Services for Behavioral Health
Description
Reimbursement Reality Check: Parity, Value-Based Care, and Payer Strategy examines the evolving financial landscape for behavioral health. This panel explores payment parity, value-based contracting, and strategic payer relationships—showing how health systems can optimize revenue, align incentives, and ensure sustainable, high-quality mental health services in a complex reimbursement environment.