Becker’s Behavioral Health Summit - Spring 2026

The Becker’s Behavioral Health Summit is a premier event for healthcare executives and innovators focused on the future of behavioral health care. Attendees will explore emerging strategies in value-based care, workforce resilience, reimbursement, and technology-enabled treatment. The summit will address regulatory shifts, social determinants of health, and integrated care models to improve access and outcomes. Key topics include youth mental health and addiction recovery, with opportunities for networking and gaining actionable insights.

The agenda includes discussions on critical issues facing behavioral health organizations nationwide. Attendees will leave with clear action items to enhance their organizations. The event features over 40 elite speakers and provides a platform for meaningful conversations and innovative solutions.

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Email: becker@beckershealthcare.com

Phone: 1.800.417.2035

The conference will feature two days of sessions with over 40 speakers. Attendees can explore the agenda to participate in critical discussions and gain insights to improve their organizations.

Troy Aikman

Pro Football Hall Of Fame Quarterback, Emmy-nominated Broadcaster, and Voice Of ESPN’s Monday Night Football

Steven Airhart

Group Chief Executive Officer, Hartgrove Behavioral Health System and Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital

Stuart Archer

Chief Executive Officer, Oceans Healthcare

Funda Bachini

Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist And Division Chief, Child And Adolescent Psychiatry, Phoenix Children's

Scott Baker

Executive Vice President, Growth and Partnerships, Array Behavioral Care

Brad Bivens

Chief Financial Officer, Parkside Psychiatric Hospital

Elicia Bunch

Vice President, Behavioral Health, UCHealth

Donald A. Caserta

Director, Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapy Services, Nationwide Children's

Quatiba Davis

Chief Clinical Officer, ABA Centers

John Driscoll

President And Chief Executive Officer, Caron Treatment Center

Ken Dunham

Executive Director Medical Operations, Behavioral Health, Sentara Health

Dave Eldredge

Chief Administrative Officer, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, University of Utah

Darian Eletto

Chief Clinical Officer, Behavioral Health Services, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Michael Genovese

Chief Medical Officer, Behavioral Health, Access Telecare

J.R. Greene

Founder And Chairman, Psychiatric Medical Care

Eve Hosford

Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Behavioral Health, Rochester Regional Health

Sam Huber

Medical Director, HARP Behavioral Health Services And Medical Director, West Region, MVP Health Care

Tracey Izzard

Vice President, Behavioral Health, Sentara

Maria Jackson

Chief Executive Officer, Bournewood Health Systems

Tyler Jones

Senior Medical Director, Colla Health

Oladipo Kukoyi

Chief Executive Officer, Birmingham VA

Anh Le Kremer

Chief Strategy and Development Officer, Sagent Behavioral Health

Justin Liu

Co-Founder And Chief Executive Officer, Charta Health

Lewis W. Marshall Jr.

Chief Medical Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln Hospital

Patricia McClure-Chessier

Chief Healthcare Executive Leader, Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System

Erin McGarry

Chief Financial Officer, Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Stephen Merz

Vice President And Chief Operating Officer, Sheppard Pratt Solutions

Lindsey Mortenson

Executive Director, University Health And Counseling, Chief Mental Health Officer, Student Life, Clinical Assistant Professor, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan

Dorinda Mueller

Chief Executive Officer, Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health

Tam Nguyen

Executive Director, Ambulatory Behavioral Health, Sutter Health

Sandra Nichols

Chief Executive Officer, Panacea Behavioral Health & Wellness Centers

Sunil Patel

Chief Medical Officer, Prime Healthcare Services

Leopoldo Pozuelo

Chair, Psychiatry And Psychology, Cleveland Clinic

Matthew Ruble

Chief Medical Officer, Discovery Behavioral Health

Patrick Sanders

Group Chief Operating Officer, Hartgrove Behavioral Health System and Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital

John Santopietro

Senior Vice President And Physician-in-Chief, Behavioral Health Network, Hartford HealthCare

Manish Sapra

System Vice President, Behavioral Health And Collaborative Service Lines, CommonSpirit Health

Michelle Schafer

Chief Executive Officer, Mental Health Cooperative

Jim Serratt

Chief Executive Officer, Parkside Psychiatric Hospital & Clinic

Jessica Small

President, Aurora Psychiatric Hospital; Wisconsin Behavioral Health Operations, Aurora Health Care

LalithKumar K. Solai

Vice Chair, Clinical Services, Department, Psychiatry And Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina

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