October 27-28, 2025 | Chicago

Stay Ahead of the Changing Medicaid Landscape

Hospital executives from coast to coast joined America’s Essential Hospitals’ for an intensive two-day Medicaid Summit, Oct. 27–28, in Chicago. This flagship event united health care leaders to tackle pressing Medicaid payment reforms and operational hurdles that face hospitals filling a safety net role in their communities. 

This year’s summit featured an enhanced focus on managed care directed payments and the strategic implications of evolving Medicaid regulations. The event culminated with a keynote presentation by Eyman Partners, a boutique law firm providing a mix of legal, strategic, and policy advice to health industry leaders.

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Medicaid Summit was an opportunity to gain actionable insights from national experts, network with peers, and stay ahead of the rapidly changing Medicaid landscape.

Who Attended?

What People are Saying

Speakers

Robert Barish, MD, MBA

Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System

Suzanne Bierman

Managing Director, Sellers Dorsey

Joan Boyce

Senior Director, Jefferson Health

Anita Colón, MHS

Vice President of Revenue Cycle Operations, Temple University Health System

Jennifer DeCubellis

President and CEO, America's Essential Hospitals

Sandra George

Senior Advisor, Eyman Partners

Quinn Glenzinski

Chief Administrative Officer UNM Care Health Plan, UNM Hospital

Nicole Harper, PhD

Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Revenue Cycle Services, Eskenazi Health

Eva Johnson, JD

Principal, Eyman Partners

Verlon Johnson, MPA

Chief Strategy Officer, Acentra Health

Ryan Loke, MHA

Chief Health Policy Officer, Grady Health System

Kamera Meaney, MBA

Chief Health Policy and Government Relations Officer, University Health

Sarah Mutinsky, JD, MPH

Principal, Eyman Partners

Joe Rafferty

Managing Director, Sellers Dorsey

Mara Ruff, JD

Vice President, Government Affairs, Sinai Chicago

Bruce Siegel, MD, MPH

Outgoing President and CEO, America's Essential Hospitals

Thank You to Our Sponsor

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Accessibility

America’s Essential Hospitals is committed to hosting inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require accommodations to participate in this event, you may request them during conference registration or email events@essentialhospitals.org by Oct. 20 to ensure proper coordination and arrangement of your request.