May 7, 2025

Hyatt Regency Phoenix

2025 Arizona State of Reform Health Policy Conference

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Conference Overview

The 2025 Arizona State of Reform Health Policy Conference will once again be taking place in-person on May 7th, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix!

Managing constant change in healthcare takes more than just hard work. It takes a solid understanding of the legislative process and knowledge about intricacies of the healthcare system. That’s where State of Reform comes in.

State of Reform pulls together practitioners, thought leaders, and policymakers – each working to improve the healthcare system in their own way – into a unified conversation in a single place.  It is sure to be one of the most diverse statewide gatherings of senior healthcare leaders, and one of the most important events in Arizona healthcare.

Join the conversation with other healthcare executives, and help shape reform on May 7th, 2025! If you have any questions, please feel free to drop us a line!

Topical Agenda

Here is the agenda for the 2025 Arizona State of Reform Health Policy Conference. This represents input from our Advisory Panel and stakeholders across the spectrum of Arizona healthcare over the last number of months.

If you have suggestions for speakers, please feel free to drop us a line. We would love to hear your thoughts on this! If you haven’t already, you can register here.

Please note that all agenda times are local.

7:30-8:30

Registration/Networking Breakfast

8:30-9:15

Opening Plenary

9:30-10:30

Implementing Arizona’s New Waiver Benefit for the Justice-Involved Population

The Future of FQHCs & Their Role in Providing Behavioral Healthcare

The Future of Medicare Advantage in Arizona Amid Federal Shifts

10:45-11:45

Evaluating Strategies for Supporting Arizona’s Unhoused Population

Discussing Potential Federal Changes to Health Policy

Revolutionizing Care: The Role of AI in Shaping Arizona’s Healthcare Future

11:45-12:45

Networking Lunch

1:00-2:00

Innovating Arizona’s Healthcare Workforce: Challenges, Solutions, & Opportunities

The Future of Arizona Medicaid

Building a Stronger Public Health System to Respond to Extreme Heat & Other Challenges

2:15-3:15

State Lawmakers Discuss Health Policy

3:15-4:00

Closing Plenary

Event Sponsors

Major Sponsors

Health Management Associates Mercy Care Gainwell Technologies  Equality Health

Track Sponsors

Vitalyst Health Foundation

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7:30-8:30

Networking Breakfast

8:30-9:15

Opening Plenary

Details coming soon.

9:30-10:30

Implementing Arizona's New Waiver Benefit for the Justice-Involved Population

Arizona received approval last year for its 1115 waiver enabling the state to provide critical healthcare services to individuals transitioning from incarceration back into society. Hear from leaders about what this significant effort entails and how it can address the health disparities faced by the reentry population, a group often overlooked by traditional healthcare systems. 

9:30-10:30

The Future of FQHCs & Their Role in Providing Behavioral Healthcare

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Arizona play a critical role in providing accessible healthcare to underserved populations. As the demand for behavioral health services grows, FQHCs are increasingly positioned at the intersection of physical and mental health. This panel will examine the evolving role of FQHCs in addressing behavioral health needs, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities in integrating mental health services into primary care settings. 

9:30-10:30

The Future of Medicare Advantage in Arizona Amid Federal Shifts

As the federal government considers significant changes to Medicare Advantage, Arizona’s healthcare sector stands at a crossroads. This panel will explore the potential impact of proposed federal reforms on the state’s Medicare Advantage landscape. Experts will delve into how these changes could affect Arizona’s aging population, the role of private insurers, and the accessibility of care across rural and urban communities. 

10:45-11:45

Evaluating Strategies for Supporting Arizona's Unhoused Population

This panel will explore the intersection of healthcare and housing in Arizona, focusing on the H20 Initiative, an innovative program aimed at providing sustainable housing solutions for homeless individuals across the state. Panelists will discuss the initiative’s impact, successes, and ongoing challenges in addressing both immediate housing needs and long-term solutions for this vulnerable population. Panelists will also discuss solutions for addressing the disproportionate impact Arizona’s recent extreme heat events have had on the homeless population.  

10:45-11:45

Discussing Potential Federal Changes to Health Policy

With the potential for significant changes to federal health policy under the Trump administration, Arizona health leaders are eager to understand how federal health policy might shift in the coming months and how it will impact their state. This panel will explore the key federal policy shifts that could impact Arizona healthcare, particularly focusing on potential changes to Medicaid, the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), and other critical healthcare programs. 

10:45-11:45

Revolutionizing Care: The Role of AI in Shaping Arizona’s Healthcare Future

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, offering innovative solutions that can improve patient outcomes, streamline operations, and enhance clinical decision-making. However, with great promise comes significant responsibility. This panel will delve into both the practical applications and risks of AI in Arizona’s healthcare setting, offering a balanced discussion on its future. 

11:45-12:45

Networking Lunch

1:00-2:00

Innovating Arizona's Healthcare Workforce: Challenges, Solutions, & Opportunities

As Arizona’s healthcare sector faces increasing demand and evolving challenges, it is more critical than ever to explore innovative strategies for building and sustaining a skilled workforce. This panel will bring together speakers from various sides of the issue to discuss innovative, on-the-ground approaches being taken to solving the state’s most pressing workforce challenges. Topics will include filling entry-level positions in the healthcare field, strategies for hiring more interns, and more.  

1:00-2:00

The Future of Arizona Medicaid

As the landscape of Medicaid continues to evolve, Arizona’s Medicaid program—administered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)—faces critical decisions that will shape the future of healthcare access across the state. This panel will provide an in-depth look at recent and upcoming changes to Medicaid in Arizona, examining how AHCCCS is adapting to shifting federal health policies, implementing new rules, and ensuring that vulnerable populations continue to receive essential care.  

1:00-2:00

Building a Stronger Public Health System to Respond to Extreme Heat & Other Challenges

As Arizona faces increasingly extreme heat events, the need to strengthen the state’s public health system grows stronger. These public health leaders will explore the growing challenges posed by extreme heat and other public health threats in Arizona, focusing on their disproportionate impact on vulnerable Arizonans. The panel will discuss strategies for building a more resilient public health infrastructure in the face of pressing public health emergencies.  

2:15-3:15

State Lawmakers Discuss Health Policy

Hear from some of the leading lawmakers in the Arizona Legislature about healthcare policymaking in Arizona. These legislative leaders will discuss the legislation they supported this session, the key bills that passed, and the health-related issues they’ll continue to prioritize in the future.  

3:15-4:00

Closing Plenary

Details coming soon.

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