2021 Schedule



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Session Recordings on-demand to view until Nov. 7


Educational Tracks:    Technology & Innovation        Provider Relations & Care Delivery     
  Strategic Business Insights




Monday, October 4
Volunteer Group Meetings (LIVE)
9:00 AM 10:00 AM Strategic Plan Overview Call (NADP Volunteers Only, RSVP required) [RSVP HERE]
10:00 AM 12:00 PM Communication Workgroup [Join Meeting]
10:00 AM 12:00 PM Government Relations Workgroup [Join Meeting]
10:30 AM 11:30 AM Codes Sub Work Group [Join Meeting]
11:00 AM 12:00 PM EDI Workgroup [Join Meeting]
11:00 AM 12:00 PM Research Commission [Join Meeting]
11:00 AM 12:00 PM Education Commission [Join Meeting]
1:30 PM 2:30 PM Operations Workgroup [Join Meeting]
1:30 PM 3:00 PM Government Funded Programs Workgroup [Join Meeting]
1:30 PM 3:30 PM Research Commission [Join Meeting]
2:00 PM 3:00 PM CQM SWG [Join Meeting]
2:30 PM 3:30 PM Membership Workgroup [Join Meeting]
3:00 PM 4:00 PM Diagnostic Terminology (DT) Sub WorkGroup [Join Meeting]
3:00 PM 4:30 PM Commission on Advocacy Policy (closed meeting)
4:30 PM 5:30 PM Virtual Happy Hour via Zoom [Join]

Tuesday, October 5
10:00 AM 11:30 AM (LIVE) Opening General Session:
The Magic Secrets to Being Productive, Saving Time and Getting More Done
presented by Fred Moore
sponsored by Anthem

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12:00 PM 1:00 PM DSO trends
  • Jeremy Jonckheere, Pacific Dental
  • Andrew Smith, ADSO
  • Roma Virani, Great Expressions

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Dental Plan Strategies for Small Group Growth or Retention
  • Brian Goetsch, Healthscape Advisors
  • Luke Pisarcik, Healthscape Advisors

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1:30 PM 2:30 PM Building a Better Business: The tech-enabled future of oral and overall health integration 
  • Ben Baenen, West Monroe Partners
  • Jeremy Jonckheere, Pacific Dental Services
  • Marilyn Ward, DDS, FAGD, Philips HealthTech
  • Anthony J. Warren, DDS, United Concordia

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Teledentistry Post-COVID – Will the Demand Continue?
  • Dr. Mary Lee Conicella, Aetna
  • Mike Davis, Dominion Dental
  • Jeremy Hedrick, DialCare (moderator)
  • Matthew Zubiller, SmileBrands

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Understanding Health Disparities and Opportunities to Advance Health Equity

Cara V. James, PhD, President and CEO of Grantmakers In Health

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3:00 PM 4:00 PM (LIVE) A.I. and the Future of Dental Analytics: Artificial Intelligence technology enhanced with Big Data is unlocking exciting new possibilities in the dental market

Michael Urbach, P&R Dental Strategies

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Dental Industry
Ali Russo, FAIRHealth
Donna Smith, FAIRHealth

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Building WIN/WIN Relationships Between Carriers and Consultants
  • Chris Falk, Careington International
  • Michelle Hart, Humana
  • Chad Hendricks, Clear Choice Consulting
  • Amy Marko, Amy Marko & Associates
  • Nick Partridge, Five Lakes Dental Practice Solutions

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4:15 PM 5:15 PM Virtual Happy Hour via Zoom [Join]

Wednesday, October 6
10:00 AM 11:15 AM

(LIVE) General Session:
Future of Dental Care and Benefits: A Panel Discussion

  • Jeremy Hedrick, Careington
  • Dr. Mary Lee Conicella, Aetna/CVS Health
  • Donna Hunter, United Concordia
  • Theresa McConeghey, Principal

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12:00 PM 1:15pm The Promise of Real-Time Adjudication: Can AI deliver?
  • Dr. Kyle Stanley, Pearl
  • Dr. Linda Vidone, Delta Dental MA

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Understanding the trends that are bringing payers and providers together to improve efficiency, cost savings, and the member experience 

  • Matthew Lungen, Zelis
  • Aaron Shumate, Zelis
  • Leah Silver, Zelis

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Tracking and Influencing State Legislation in 2021
  • Jeff Album, Delta Dental
  • Richard Jones, Guardian
  • Crystal McElroy, Metlife
  • Mike Trebold, Ameritas

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2:00 PM 3:15 PM

New thinking and approaches to provider data and provider networks: Be nimble, get to market quickly and improve the patient experience

  • Valerie DeBruin, Careington 
  • Rinku Goldberg, UnitedHealthcare
  • Michaela Muniz, Dental Care Alliance
  • John Schaak, SKYGEN

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Delegated Credentialing - Best Practices
  • Theresa Bacon, Aspen Dental
  • Mike Cole, Dental Care Alliance
  • Andrea Braykovich Garrett, Guardian
  • Kristen Smith, United Concordia

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(LIVE) Dental Hot Topics: Actuarial Roundtable
  • Adam Barnhart, Milliman
  • Joanne Fontana, Milliman
  • Tom Murawski, Milliman

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3:45 PM 5:00 PM NADP Business Meeting - Members Only [Join Meeting]

Thursday, October 7
10:00 AM 11:30 AM (LIVE) Closing General Session:
Surveying Biden Administration Moves that Impact Oral Health and Dental Plans
presented by Mike Adelberg

sponsored by UnitedHealthcare

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