RISE West 2025 ꟾ Agenda

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Agenda

Whether you’re feeling uncertain about the future, seeking inspiration, or looking for a clear game plan, you’re not alone - and you won’t want to miss the conversations, connections, and strategies waiting for you at RISE West 2025. Our team is busy behind the scenes curating an agenda that addresses the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the industry. For now, take a look at the schedule and start making your travel plans!

New this Year: We are kicking things off with General Session on day one and ending before lunch on the final day to give you more travel flexibility. 


Monday - August 25, 2025

11:00 AM 7:00 PM

10:00 AM 6:00 PM

9:00 AM 5:00 PM

8:00 AM 4:00 PM

Information Desk Open

Stop by the Information Desk to check in for the event, pick up your conference badge, ask questions, and get all the details you need. The RISE team is here to help make your experience smooth and enjoyable! 

12:00 PM 6:00 PM

11:00 AM 5:00 PM

10:00 AM 4:00 PM

9:00 AM 3:00 PM

Workshop A: Full Day Workshop

Additional Registration Required (additional fee). Two refreshment breaks and lunch is included with Workshop A registration.  

12:30 PM 3:30 PM

11:30 AM 2:30 PM

10:30 AM 1:30 PM

9:30 AM 12:30 PM

Workshop B: Half Day Workshop

Additional Registration Required (additional fee). A refreshment break and lunch is included with Workshop B registration.  

12:30 PM 3:30 PM

11:30 AM 2:30 PM

10:30 AM 1:30 PM

9:30 AM 12:30 PM

Workshop C: Half Day Workshop

Additional Registration Required (additional fee). A refreshment break and lunch is included with Workshop C registration. 

3:30 PM 4:30 PM

2:30 PM 3:30 PM

1:30 PM 2:30 PM

12:30 PM 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch for All Workshop Attendees

3:30 PM 5:00 PM

2:30 PM 4:00 PM

1:30 PM 3:00 PM

12:30 PM 2:00 PM

Women's Leadership Luncheon

Additional Registration Required (free to attend). Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.  

5:00 PM 6:00 PM

4:00 PM 5:00 PM

3:00 PM 4:00 PM

2:00 PM 3:00 PM

Food Packing Event in Partnership with U.S. Hunger

Additional Registration Required – Free to attend. 

6:00 PM 6:15 PM

5:00 PM 5:15 PM

4:00 PM 4:15 PM

3:00 PM 3:15 PM

Networking Break for All Attendees

6:15 PM 6:30 PM

5:15 PM 5:30 PM

4:15 PM 4:30 PM

3:15 PM 3:30 PM

Opening Remarks

6:30 PM 7:20 PM

5:30 PM 6:20 PM

4:30 PM 5:20 PM

3:30 PM 4:20 PM

General Session

7:20 PM 8:10 PM

6:20 PM 7:10 PM

5:20 PM 6:10 PM

4:20 PM 5:10 PM

General Session

8:10 PM 8:15 PM

7:10 PM 7:15 PM

6:10 PM 6:15 PM

5:10 PM 5:15 PM

Closing Remarks

8:15 PM 9:30 PM

7:15 PM 8:30 PM

6:15 PM 7:30 PM

5:15 PM 6:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Opening & Welcome Cocktail Reception

Join us for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, lively networking, and fun in the Exhibit Hall to kick off RISE West!

Tuesday - August 26, 2025

11:00 AM 7:00 PM

10:00 AM 6:00 PM

9:00 AM 5:00 PM

8:00 AM 4:00 PM

Information Desk Open

Stop by the Information Desk to check in for the event, pick up your conference badge, ask questions, and get all the details you need. The RISE team is here to help make your experience smooth and enjoyable!

11:00 AM 12:00 PM

10:00 AM 11:00 AM

9:00 AM 10:00 AM

8:00 AM 9:00 AM

Networking Breakfast

11:00 AM 8:30 PM

10:00 AM 7:30 PM

9:00 AM 6:30 PM

8:00 AM 5:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

12:00 PM 12:10 PM

11:00 AM 11:10 AM

10:00 AM 10:10 AM

9:00 AM 9:10 AM

Opening Remarks

12:10 PM 1:00 PM

11:10 AM 12:00 PM

10:10 AM 11:00 AM

9:10 AM 10:00 AM

Navigating the Transforming Medicare Advantage Political Landscape

  • Explore key changes finalized in the Contract Year 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule and the Calendar Year 2026 Rate Announcement and discuss the impact on plans / providers
  • Discuss potential legislation reforms that may occur within the next 2-3 years, how Congress is viewing the MA program overall, potential Congressional priorities, including legislation related to artificial intelligence, prior authorization, MA marketing, risk adjustment etc.
  • Gain insights into how health plans and providers can navigate these changes while ensuring compliance 

Carrie Graham, Ph.D. 
Research Professor and Director, Medicare Policy Initiative
Georgetown University

Neil Patil, MPP
Health Policy Director, The Medicare Policy Initiative
Georgetown University

1:00 PM 1:45 PM

12:00 PM 12:45 PM

11:00 AM 11:45 AM

10:00 AM 10:45 AM

General Session

1:45 PM 2:15 PM

12:45 PM 1:15 PM

11:45 AM 12:15 PM

10:45 AM 11:15 AM

Networking Break

Concurrent Sessions 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Track Chairs:

2:15 PM 3:00 PM

1:15 PM 2:00 PM

12:15 PM 1:00 PM

11:15 AM 12:00 PM

Track A: Risk Adjustment Strategies

Medicare Advantage Under the Microscope: Policy, Priorities, and Planning Ahead

Join policy experts from Georgetown’s Medicare Policy Initiative for an engaging deep dive into the shifting political terrain for MA plans and risk-bearing provider groups. Building on the morning’s session, bring your questions about new and emerging federal policies—and walk away with strategic insights to help plans and providers thrive in this evolving environment.

Moderator:
to be announced

Carrie Graham, Ph.D. 
Research Professor and Director, Medicare Policy Initiative
Georgetown University

Neil Patil, MPP
Health Policy Director, The Medicare Policy Initiative
Georgetown University

2:15 PM 3:00 PM

1:15 PM 2:00 PM

12:15 PM 1:00 PM

11:15 AM 12:00 PM

Track B: Quality & Member Experience

Session

2:15 PM 3:00 PM

1:15 PM 2:00 PM

12:15 PM 1:00 PM

11:15 AM 12:00 PM

Track C: Organizational Change

Session

Tools & Technology Spotlights  3:00 PM - 3:15 PM 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

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.

Track Chairs:

3:00 PM 3:15 PM

2:00 PM 2:15 PM

1:00 PM 1:15 PM

12:00 PM 12:15 PM

Track A: Risk Adjustment Strategies

Tools & Technology Spotlight

3:00 PM 3:15 PM

2:00 PM 2:15 PM

1:00 PM 1:15 PM

12:00 PM 12:15 PM

Track B: Quality & Member Experience

Tools & Technology Spotlight

3:00 PM 3:15 PM

2:00 PM 2:15 PM

1:00 PM 1:15 PM

12:00 PM 12:15 PM

Track C: Organizational Change

Tools & Technology Spotlight

3:15 PM 4:15 PM

2:15 PM 3:15 PM

1:15 PM 2:15 PM

12:15 PM 1:15 PM

Networking Lunch

Concurrent Sessions 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Track Chairs:

4:15 PM 5:00 PM

3:15 PM 4:00 PM

2:15 PM 3:00 PM

1:15 PM 2:00 PM

Track A: Risk Adjustment Strategies

Session

4:15 PM 5:00 PM

3:15 PM 4:00 PM

2:15 PM 3:00 PM

1:15 PM 2:00 PM

Track B: Quality & Member Experience

Session

4:15 PM 5:00 PM

3:15 PM 4:00 PM

2:15 PM 3:00 PM

1:15 PM 2:00 PM

Track C: Organizational Change

Session

5:00 PM 5:05 PM

4:00 PM 4:05 PM

3:00 PM 3:05 PM

2:00 PM 2:05 PM

5-minute transition

Concurrent Sessions 5:05 PM - 5:50 PM 4:05 PM - 4:50 PM 3:05 PM - 3:50 PM 2:05 PM - 2:50 PM
Track Chairs:

5:05 PM 5:50 PM

4:05 PM 4:50 PM

3:05 PM 3:50 PM

2:05 PM 2:50 PM

Track A: Risk Adjustment Strategies

Session

5:05 PM 5:50 PM

4:05 PM 4:50 PM

3:05 PM 3:50 PM

2:05 PM 2:50 PM

Track B: Quality & Member Experience

Session

5:05 PM 5:50 PM

4:05 PM 4:50 PM

3:05 PM 3:50 PM

2:05 PM 2:50 PM

Track C: Organizational Change

Session

5:50 PM 6:20 PM

4:50 PM 5:20 PM

3:50 PM 4:20 PM

2:50 PM 3:20 PM

Networking Break

Concurrent Sessions 6:20 PM - 7:05 PM 5:20 PM - 6:05 PM 4:20 PM - 5:05 PM 3:20 PM - 4:05 PM
Track Chairs:

6:20 PM 7:05 PM

5:20 PM 6:05 PM

4:20 PM 5:05 PM

3:20 PM 4:05 PM

Track A: Risk Adjustment Strategies

Session

6:20 PM 7:05 PM

5:20 PM 6:05 PM

4:20 PM 5:05 PM

3:20 PM 4:05 PM

Track B: Quality & Member Experience

Session

6:20 PM 7:05 PM

5:20 PM 6:05 PM

4:20 PM 5:05 PM

3:20 PM 4:05 PM

Track C: Organizational Change

Session

7:05 PM 7:15 PM

6:05 PM 6:15 PM

5:05 PM 5:15 PM

4:05 PM 4:15 PM

Closing Remarks by Track Chairs & Transition into Networking Reception

7:15 PM 8:30 PM

6:15 PM 7:30 PM

5:15 PM 6:30 PM

4:15 PM 5:30 PM

Networking Cocktail Reception and Interactive Roundtables 

Join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and face-to-face networking with peers in the Exhibit Hall.  

Also, join interactive roundtables featuring the latest technologies and solutions for boosting your organization's endeavors. These speed-networking type presentations are 20 minutes long, allowing you to make your way to several roundtables per session. 

Wednesday - August 27, 2025

11:00 AM 2:00 PM

10:00 AM 1:00 PM

9:00 AM 12:00 PM

8:00 AM 11:00 AM

Information Desk Open

Stop by the Information Desk to check in for the event, pick up your conference badge, ask questions, and get all the details you need. The RISE team is here to help make your experience smooth and enjoyable!

11:00 AM 12:00 PM

10:00 AM 11:00 AM

9:00 AM 10:00 AM

8:00 AM 9:00 AM

Networking Breakfast

11:00 AM 2:15 PM

10:00 AM 1:15 PM

9:00 AM 12:15 PM

8:00 AM 11:15 AM

Exhibit Hall Open

12:00 PM 12:10 PM

11:00 AM 11:10 AM

10:00 AM 10:10 AM

9:00 AM 9:10 AM

Opening Remarks

12:10 PM 1:00 PM

11:10 AM 12:00 PM

10:10 AM 11:00 AM

9:10 AM 10:00 AM

General Session

Concurrent Sessions 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Track Chairs:

1:00 PM 1:45 PM

12:00 PM 12:45 PM

11:00 AM 11:45 AM

10:00 AM 10:45 AM

Track A: Risk Adjustment Strategies

Session

1:00 PM 1:45 PM

12:00 PM 12:45 PM

11:00 AM 11:45 AM

10:00 AM 10:45 AM

Track B: Quality & Member Experience

Session

1:45 PM 2:15 PM

12:45 PM 1:15 PM

11:45 AM 12:15 PM

10:45 AM 11:15 AM

Networking Break

Concurrent Sessions 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Track Chairs:

2:15 PM 3:00 PM

1:15 PM 2:00 PM

12:15 PM 1:00 PM

11:15 AM 12:00 PM

Track A: Risk Adjustment Strategies

Session

2:15 PM 3:00 PM

1:15 PM 2:00 PM

12:15 PM 1:00 PM

11:15 AM 12:00 PM

Track B: Quality & Member Experience

Session

3:00 PM 3:05 PM

2:00 PM 2:05 PM

1:00 PM 1:05 PM

12:00 PM 12:05 PM

5-minute transition

3:05 PM 3:35 PM

2:05 PM 2:35 PM

1:05 PM 1:35 PM

12:05 PM 12:35 PM

Wrap Up Session & Closing Remarks