Neil Patil speaking on the main stage at RISE West 2025

Where Strategy Meets Reality in Risk Adjustment, Quality, Compliance, and Beyond.

RISE West is the most anticipated Medicare Advantage senior leadership event of the year - but it's more than an event. It's a reunion of industry trailblazers where the conversations are meaningful, the connections feel like family, and the peer-to-peer exchange happens in a truly intimate setting.  

As CMS regulations evolve, payment models shift, and AI moves from experimentation to execution, health plans face a new question: we know what needs to happen — so why isn't it working, and what are the organizations getting it right doing differently? The days of short-term fixes are over. RISE West moves the conversation from what's coming to what's working now.

RISE West brings together 500+ senior leaders across Medicare Advantage for an unmatched opportunity that blends high-level policy insights, proven operational tactics, and invaluable networking with those driving the future of managed care.

Start making plans to join us in San Diego for RISE West 2026! You’ll leave with fresh thinking, stronger connections, and real-world takeaways to drive performance, compliance, and innovation - because in this landscape, strong leadership isn’t optional. It’s essential.

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Shape Strategy. Spark Connection. Lead the Future.

Explore Execution-Driven Themes

Our 2026 program centers on what moves performance: navigating regulatory and financial pressure, operationalizing AI and data at scale, and building the leadership readiness to execute in a more complex MA environment.

Experience Content Vetted by Experts

Gain insights curated by trusted industry leaders — including direct perspective from OIG, healthcare attorneys, and health plan executives — designed to drive real impact, not just check the box.

Connect in a Collaborative Setting

Enjoy a five-star conference environment with expanded interactive formats — extended-lunch roundtables, Expert Office Hours, and intimate networking — built to foster real dialogue, peer exchange, and lasting relationships.

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Thinking About Attending? Here's Why You Should

  • Master Operational Excellence: Gain real-world strategies to optimize plan performance, streamline HCC coding, manage financial risk, and drive success across all facets of Medicare Advantage operations.
  • Stay Ahead of Compliance & Regulation: Get direct insight from the OIG, enforcement agencies, and legal experts on top compliance risks, RADV readiness and litigation, and evolving rules around AI, risk adjustment, and marketing standards.
  • Sharpen Leadership & Strategy: Strengthen your executive presence, communication skills, and long-term strategic thinking to lead your plan or provider group through disruption and toward sustainable growth.
  • Learn from Patients and Peers: Hear firsthand from members about what drives real engagement, and learn from peers who are navigating audits, improving satisfaction, and solving shared challenges.
  • Connect with a Community That Gets It: Join 500+ senior leaders in an environment built for both big-picture inspiration and intimate peer exchange — through closed-door workshops, expert office hours, and extended roundtables. This is where the right conversations happen, with the right people.

You'll Be in Good Company

Take a look at who you'll be sitting next to. If you touch any part of Medicare Advantage, you belong here! 

Past attending companies: 37% health care providers, 29% health plans, 23% government and community service, 11% service providers

Organizations That Attend

  • Health Plans: Medicare Advantage, Multi-Line, Commercial, & Medicaid 
  • Accountable Care Organizations
  • Community-Based Organizations, Government Agencies, & Advocacy Groups
  • Physician Practices, Medical Groups, & Hospitals
  • IPA Management or MSO Companies
  • Integrated Delivery Networks
  • Not-For-Profit Organizations & Health Care Foundations
  • Pharmacy Benefit Managers
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
  • Prescription Drug Plans
  • Consultants & Vendors That Provide Platforms and Solutions
  • Auditors
  • Academia & Employer Groups

Job Functions You'll Network With

  • Risk Adjustment
  • Administration
  • Operations
  • Data & Analytics
  • HCC Coding
  • Quality Improvement & Star Ratings
  • Provider Engagement & Education
  • Member / Patient Engagement
  • Finance / Revenue / Actuarial
  • Government Programs

Your Waterfront Retreat Awaits in San Diego

RISE West 2026 will take place at the luxurious Manchester Grand Hyatt, a premier waterfront resort offering luxurious accommodations, stunning bay views, upscale dining, and convenient access to downtown attractions, making it the perfect blend of comfort and city excitement.

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