Thursday, September 4, 2025: Mega Trends and Strategy
Location:
St. Ann’s Community at Cherry Ridge -Mullin DiProsa Community Center, 900 Cherry Ridge Boulevard Webster, NY 14580
September 4th Agenda
The healthcare industry is going through a major transformation in light of federal changes and how they are impacting federally qualified health plans in our community. We also will explore how payers impact the healthcare landscape. Come with your questions!
Tours will be provided during lunch
In this session we will:
Discuss the following topics:
- Healthcare Strategy in Light of Federal Changes
- Panel Discussion with federally qualified health plans about impacts of federal changes on our community
- Payer Perspective on Healthcare
7:45 am - 8:15 am Breakfast and Networking
8:15 am - 8:45 am Welcome and "What has become clear to me since last we met?"
Lauren Burruto, Executive Director, Northstar Network
Michael E. McRae, President and Chief Executive Officer, St. Ann's Community
8:45 am - 10:00 am Healthcare Strategy Due to Federal Government Changes
John Knapp, Vice President, Advocacy, Premier
10:00 am - 10:15 am Break
10:15 am - 12:00 pm Panel Discussion- Community Based Care Discussion
Panel Facilitator:
Karen Kinter , Chief Executive Officer, Oak Orchard Health
Panelists:
Linda L. Clark, MD, MS, FACPM, FACOEM, President and CEO, Anthony L. Jordan Health Corporation
Jason Barnecut-Kearns, President & Chief Executive Officer, Trillium Health
Mary Zelazny, CEO, Finger Lakes Community Health
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch and Tours
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Payer Perspective on Healthcare
Melissa Gardner, Executive Vice President, Chief Population Health Officer, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Mark Cronin, Chief Operating Officer at Accountable Health Partners
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Collective Wisdom Project Work
Lauren Burruto, Executive Director, Northstar Network
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm Break
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm Wrap Up and "What Will I Do Differently"
Lauren Burruto, Executive Director, Northstar Network
4:00 pm End
Speakers
Executive Vice President, Chief Population Health Officer, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
