Special Needs Plan Leadership Summit | Sessions, Speakers & Insights

Monday - April 27, 2026

11:00 AM

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Information Desk Opens

1:00 PM

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Scaling and Strengthening Special Needs Plans: Tools to Build, Grow, and Optimize Your Program

Attendees will explore the financial considerations of SNP growth, strategies for ensuring strong clinical oversight, and operational tools that support sustainable performance across D-SNPs, C-SNPs, and I-SNPs. Through real-world examples and group discussion, participants will leave with actionable insights to strengthen governance, compliance, and member outcomes while controlling costs.

· Evaluate the benefits and operational challenges of expanding or enhancing SNP offerings

· Compare requirements and growth considerations across D-SNPs, C-SNPs, and I-SNPs

· Assess the financial realities of SNP expansion, including startup costs, ongoing investments, and cost-effectiveness strategies

· Strengthen clinical oversight structures and governance models to support high-risk populations

· Refine Models of Care (MOCs) to align with evolving regulatory expectations and performance goals

· Prepare for audits and sustain compliance as programs scale

· Right-size staffing models for care coordination, quality, compliance, and member services

· Leverage technology and data platforms to monitor utilization, outcomes, quality measures, and regulatory requirements

· Enhance outreach, enrollment, and retention strategies for complex populations

· Develop a practical roadmap for near-term improvements and longer-term program growth through a facilitated group exercise

Tuesday - April 28, 2026

9:00 AM

9:00 AM – 9:05 AM

Welcome Remarks

9:05 AM

9:05 AM – 10:00 AM

SNPs at a Policy Crossroads: Preparing for Payment Reform, Integration Expansion, and Regulatory Volatility

· Evaluate emerging federal and state dynamics shaping SNP–Medicaid integration across D-SNPs, I-SNPs, and C-SNPs

· Assess recent SNP enrollment growth trends and their implications for federal oversight, payment reform, and program scrutiny

· Identify key elements likely to appear in the CY 2028 proposed rule and other forthcoming MA and SNP-specific legislative activity

10:00 AM

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Voices of the Member: Navigating Special Needs Plans

Hear directly from individuals enrolled in Special Needs Plans as they share their lived experiences navigating complex care systems, care management programs, and community support. This candid discussion will explore what works, where gaps remain, and how plans can better design clinical and operational strategies around the needs of high-risk populations.

· Understand how members experience SNP services, including care coordination, clinical management, and social support programs

· Explore challenges members face in accessing care, navigating benefits, and engaging with multidisciplinary care teams

· Identify opportunities to strengthen transitions of care and reduce friction across providers, caregivers, and community partners

10:50 AM

10:50 AM – 11:10 AM

Networking Break

11:10 AM

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM

Redesigning Care Management for Dual-Eligible & Chronically Complex Populations

· Evaluate care management structures tailored to dual-eligible and high-acuity populations

· Integrate Medicare and Medicaid benefits to streamline coordination and reduce fragmentation

· Deploy interdisciplinary care teams to address clinical, behavioral, and social risk factors

12:00 PM

12:00 PM – 12:15 PM

Tools & Technology Spotlight

Leading service providers will showcase their offerings in a quick-pitch setting. Evaluate the latest and greatest tech tools to bring back to your organization.

12:15 PM

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Networking Lunch

1:15 PM

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

Track 1

Audit-Ready Every Day: Building Sustainable Compliance Programs

· Implement year-round audit readiness practices that reduce risk and eliminate reactive compliance efforts

· Design effective delegation models that balance operational efficiency with regulatory accountability

· Evaluate performance monitoring and oversight processes for delegated entities

· Develop audit-ready documentation and governance structures tied to MOC requirements

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

Track 2

Evolving SNP Models of Care: Changes for 2027

· Interpret recent and proposed MOC changes related to person-centered care planning and member engagement

· Develop compliant and clinically meaningful care plans for members who decline participation or cannot be reached

· Incorporate greater specificity into D-SNP Models of Care, including Medicaid eligibility categories and plan types

2:05 PM

2:05 PM – 2:50 PM

Track 1

Elevating Quality in SNPs: Metrics & Meaningful Outcomes

· Strengthen performance monitoring and evaluation processes used to measure MOC effectiveness

· Identify common compliance gaps and operational risk areas within SNP-MOC audit reviews

· Translate audit findings and enforcement trends into proactive improvement strategies

2:05 PM – 2:50 PM

Track 2

I-SNPs in Focus: Institutional Partnerships & Sustainable Growth

· Strengthen partnerships with long-term care facilities to improve coordination, outcomes, and accountability

· Optimize risk adjustment, documentation, and quality performance within high-acuity populations

· Reduce avoidable hospitalizations and high-cost events through proactive, facility-based care models

2:50 PM

2:50 PM – 3:10 PM

Networking Break

3:10 PM

3:10 PM – 3:55 PM

Track 1

Delegated Entity Oversight & FDR Governance in SNP Programs

· Design governance frameworks for First Tier, Downstream, and Related Entities (FDRs), including contracting, audit rights, and corrective action planning

· Implement ongoing performance monitoring and reporting structures for delegated care management, quality, and administrative vendors

· Identify common delegation pitfalls that trigger audit findings and enforcement actions in SNP populations

3:10 PM – 3:55 PM

Track 2

Integrating Behavioral Health into SNPs: Building Whole-Person Care Models

· Align Models of Care with whole-person, person-centered treatment strategies

· Strengthen collaboration between medical, behavioral health, and community-based providers

· Address workforce capacity, credentialing, and network adequacy for behavioral health services

3:55 PM

3:55 PM – 4:00 PM

Session Transition

4:00 PM

4:00 PM – 4:50 PM

The Rise of C-SNPs: Expansion, Opportunity, and Strategic Risk

• Evaluate the operational and regulatory differences between C-SNPs and D-SNPs that influence growth strategies

• Assess whether C-SNPs represent a sustainable long-term opportunity or a short-term revenue advantage

• Identify infrastructure, clinical, and compliance considerations necessary to support responsible C-SNP expansion

4:50 PM

4:50 PM – 5:05 PM

Tools & Technology Spotlight

Leading service providers will showcase their offerings in a quick-pitch setting. Evaluate the latest and greatest tech tools to bring back to your organization.

5:05 PM

5:05 PM – 6:05 PM

Closing Remarks

5:05 PM

5:05 PM – 5:10 PM

Closing Remarks

5:10 PM

5:10 PM – 6:10 PM

Networking Cocktail Reception

Join us for face-to-face networking with peers over drinks and hors d’oeuvres, included in your event registration.

Wednesday - April 29, 2026

9:00 AM

9:00 AM – 9:10 AM

Welcome Remarks and Day One Takeaways

9:10 AM

9:10 AM – 10:00 AM

D-SNP Integration in Action: Navigating Operational & Regulatory Realities

· Define what delegation looks like within D-SNP integration models, including oversight, accountability, and plan-state responsibilities

· Examine the data and systems infrastructure required to support meaningful Medicare-Medicaid integration

· Navigate overlapping federal and state regulatory requirements and identify strategies to manage compliance complexity

10:00 AM

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Driving Efficiency & Cost Control in SNPs

Evaluate the financial risks associated with rapid SNP growth and identify safeguards to maintain long-term sustainability
Implement data-driven approaches to better manage high-risk populations and allocate resources effectively
Reduce avoidable hospitalizations and high-cost events through proactive care coordination and early intervention strategies

10:50 AM

10:50 AM – 11:20 AM

Networking Break

11:20 AM

11:20 AM – 12:05 PM

Scaling Person-Centered Care: Engagement & Retention Strategies

· Implement engagement strategies that build trust and improve member retention among high-need populations

· Leverage data analytics to personalize outreach, stratify risk, and prioritize interventions

· Align care coordination, social determinants initiatives, and community partnerships to support holistic member needs

12:05 PM

12:05 PM – 12:55 PM

Key Conference Takeaways & The Road Ahead

· Synthesize the most significant insights and recurring themes discussed throughout the conference

· Evaluate emerging policy, operational, and financial trends shaping the future of SNPs

· Anticipate near-term challenges and opportunities facing SNP leaders

12:55 PM

12:55 PM – 1:00 PM

Closing Remarks

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