2024 Agenda
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Day 1 – Tuesday, September 10
1:00-3:00 PM | Registration Opens
Our team members can’t wait to give you a big Texas welcome to #VQ24. Registration is located in the Grand Ballroom Pre-function.
1:00-3:00 PM | Quest Labs
This is your opportunity to work 1:1 with a member of the Client Services Team from Quest Analytics®. Receive hands-on assistance with a specific question or challenge you are trying to overcome or participate in an interactive scavenger hunt designed to help you navigate the ins and outs of the Quest Analytics’ solutions. Just remember to bring your own device to access QAS™ or QES™.
3:00-3:15 PM | Welcome to Vision Quest 2024
Join Steve Levin, CEO, Quest Analytics®, as we kick off VQ24 and set the stage for what you can expect throughout the event.
3:15-4:15 PM | Regulatory Panel
Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring representatives from two states who are at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to the challenges of provider directory accuracy, ghost providers and geodistance calculations. These experts will share their unique approaches from a regulatory perspective, delve into their current areas of focus, and explore the trends they are observing across the industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of healthcare regulation and its potential impact on future compliance requirements.
Panelists include: Whitney Martinez, Medicaid Provider Services Manager, Louisiana Department of Health; Julie Erickson, HCEO Training Specialist, State of Minnesota; James Ross, VP, Regulatory & Government Affairs, Quest Analytics®.
4:15-5:15 PM | National Summit Panel
Hear directly from national plan industry trailblazers as they share their insights on the pressing challenges of today’s provider network landscape, the emerging trends, and the concerns that keep them awake at night. Fresh from their participation in a National Summit hosted by Quest Analytics®, our panelists will delve into collective focus areas, including innovative ideas around data crowd-sourcing, the ever-changing regulatory landscape, and their aspirations to develop networks that excel in performance and differentiation, beyond compliance.
Panel members include: Mark Taylor, Executive Director Network Government Programs, Aetna; Jason Gargotto, Director Network Adequacy & Governance, Humana; Tobey Carrel, Senior Director Network Analytics & Reporting, UnitedHealth Group. Moderated by Beth Bierbower, Experienced healthcare executive, former Segment President for Humana.
5:15-5:30 PM | Day One Wrap Up
Hear from April Beane, VP of Marketing at Quest Analytics®, as she wraps up the first day of Vision Quest synthesizing the insights and ideas from the day and directs us to the welcome reception.
6:00-9:00 PM | Welcome Reception
Join us in the Courtyard for networking, food and fun as we welcome colleagues and peers new and old to the premiere industry forum elevating the health of communities across the nation.
Day 2 – Wednesday, September 11
8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast & Quest Labs
9:00-9:15 AM | Welcome to Day Two
Presented by April Beane, VP of Marketing, Quest Analytics®.
9:15-10:00 AM | Opening Keynote: Balancing Act: Managing Costs while Building High-Impact Provider Networks
Discover the strategic approach to aligning provider networks with your business objectives as we examine the business impact of broad versus narrow networks, shedding light on the often overlooked costs and barriers that prevent optimal performance. Learn practical strategies and gain benchmarking insights to effectively connect your network design with your business goals. Unveil the per-member-per-month (PMPM) expenses associated with network extremes and learn how to leverage this knowledge for a competitive edge in the market. Join us for an informative exploration of the art of balancing network structure with business success. Presented by Steve Levin, CEO, Quest Analytics®.
10:00-10:15 AM | Break
Take a few minutes to meet a thought leader, catch up on emails or grab a bite in the Grand Ballroom Pre-function.
10:15-11:00 AM | Breakouts
11:00-11:15 AM | Break
Take a few minutes to meet a thought leader, catch up on emails or grab a bite in the Grand Ballroom Pre-function.
11:15 AM-12:00 PM | Table Talks at VQ24
Join your peers in a moderated open discussion around topics leading change in today’s industry. You choose the topic that is most impactful for you and your organization. Talks include network performance, regulatory, network data and more!
12:00-1:00 PM | Networking Lunch
Take the opportunity to meet someone new and network while enjoying a health-forward menu in the open and light-filled Tejas Dining Room.
1:00-1:45 PM | Breakouts
Are you prepared for a Directory Audit? Accuracy Outreach Metrics can position your organization for auditing success. Learn where you can find detailed evidence in QES™ that outreach was performed, attestation details and verification sources.
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words In this session, we will explore the new mapping functionality within QES™ and demonstrate how it can paint a more holistic picture of your network adequacy results – enabling you to make more strategic business decisions and tell the story of your network.
1:45-2:00 PM | Break
Take a few minutes to meet a thought leader, catch up on emails or grab a bite in the Grand Ballroom Pre-function.
2:00-2:45 PM | Afternoon Keynote
Keynote to be announced.
2:45-3:00 PM | Day Two Wrap Up
Hear from April Beane as she wraps up the second day of Vision Quest, recapping everything that was discussed over the past two days and directs us to the networking activities.
3:30-5:30 PM | Networking Activities
We know learning and growth happen both inside and outside the conference room. Enjoy an afternoon outside – from touring the Hall of Fame to a walk around the Capital to relaxing poolside, there’s an activity for you!
6:30-9:30 PM | Reception & Dinner Event
Day 3 – Thursday, September 12
8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast & Quest Labs
9:00-9:15 AM | Day Three Welcome
Presented by April Beane, VP of Marketing, Quest Analytics®.
9:15-9:45 AM | A Look to the Future
Discussion around Quest Analytics’ roadmap and the journey that will get us there, together. Led by Barbara Dumery, Chief Product Officer, Quest Analytics®.
9:45-10:00 AM | Break
Take a few minutes to meet a thought leader, catch up on emails or grab a bite in the Grand Ballroom Pre-function.
10:00-10:45 AM | Breakouts
Presented by Subhash Seelam, SVP, Network Analytics, Quest Analytics®.
Have your provider outreach efforts been falling flat? Despite your due diligence and the use of valuable time and resources, are you not achieving your desired results? Learn how Provider Claims Activity and Machine Learning Location Confidence can add depth and efficiencies to your data integrity efforts and minimize your compliance risk.
Ever wonder if you’re using the most effective Quest Analytics’ solution for the task at hand? Join us as we explore real-world use cases within our solutions. You’ll learn how our products are designed to work together, best practices and which tools to utilize for maximum efficiency.
The QES™ Enterprise Compliance Dashboard widens your view into your networks. In this session, we will walk through how you can leverage this visualization tool to improve cross-team collaboration and drive compliance accountability across lines of business.
10:45-11:00 AM | Break
Take a few minutes to meet a thought leader, catch up on emails or grab a bite in the Grand Ballroom Pre-function.
11:00-11:45 AM | Breakouts
Learn how to do your own network “what if” scenarios with speed and efficiency with our DIY solution in QES. In this session, we will review exciting new functionality that puts the power of network modeling in your hands.
Maximize your time and effort by utilizing the Actionable Provider Report and the Provider Status Report to clean up your data. Learn how to prioritize and correct your highest risk areas to provide your members with a better experience when seeking access to care.
Led by Subhash Seelam, SVP, Network Analytics, Quest Analytics®.
11:45 AM-12:45 PM | Closing Keynote
Keynote to be announced.
12:45-1:00 PM | Closing Remarks
Join Steve Levin, CEO, Quest Analytics®, as we wrap up #VQ24 and share all that we have learned. You’ll want to stay until the end as we’ll also be awarding prizes from our Quest for Success game!
1:00 PM | Conference Adjourns/Box Lunches Provided
It’s a wrap! Grab lunch to go in the Grand Ballroom Pre-function and stay tuned for details on #VQ25!