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FAHP CEO Brittney Hunt today took part in a legislative panel on health care during the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Legislative Fly-In. The panel discussion focused on how access to stable, affordable health care is essential to maintaining a strong Florida economy.

That’s a wrap on the 2025 FAHP CONNECT Annual Conference! A huge thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and every attendee who joined us this year. Your engagement, insights, and partnership made this an incredible three days. We look forward to seeing you in 2026!

Thanks to our panel sponsor A-S Medication Solutions!

Closing out CONNECT: Our final panel, moderated by FAHP CEO Brittney Hunt, brings together a group of Florida lawmakers, Reps @JennKJonsson, @SusanLValdesFL & @BrianHodgers, to discuss major health care policy issues & what to expect in the upcoming legislative session.

We’re grateful to panelists Dr. Debra Jones of @vhedahealth & Riaz Ali of @OurWiderCircle for sharing their insights, & to moderator Beth Kidder of @HMAConsultants for guiding these impactful conversations.

Panel discusses strategies for lifelong health through Medicaid innovation. From supporting families during pregnancy to expanding children’s behavioral health services, experts are showcasing how early interventions are driving better outcomes & a healthier future for Florida.

Thank you to Shaun O'Neill, principal at HealthBridge, for joining us to break down how AI is reshaping the landscape of health care fraud, waste and abuse. Digital schemes are evolving fast - and so must detection. Grateful for the insights on what health plans must prepare for.

Thank you to our panelist Erica Fritz of @BayCare, Shruti Gurudanti of @Televeda, Joe Rogers of UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Florida, Robert Thompson of PanCare of Florida & Solanyi Ulloa of @GencareKids. A big thank-you to moderator Bill Hinsdale of @molinahealth.

.@SimplyFl Senior Government Relations Director Samantha Ferrin welcomes attendees to the final day of the annual conference & invites our first panel of the day to the stage to discuss behavioral health solutions & innovations to help advance mental health services.

Thank you to our casino night sponsor TOG Network Solutions!

It’s time for our networking & benefit reception! Join us for an evening of connections, compassion & casino games, as we support the organizations dedicated to improving the lives of chronically ill children, including @CampBoggyCreek, @FreedomRideInc & @basecampccf.

Our tradeshow marketplace is open until 8 p.m. tonight! Stop by and explore all of our amazing exhibitors and the great insights they have to share.

FAHP is pleased to welcome Secretary @SHarrisFL from @AHCA_FL, who shares important updates on the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care program and on the agency's legislative priorities and program successes.

Gupta also shares an inside look at AHIP’s messaging strategy for key industry issues over the next two to five years, along with opportunities for alignment at the state level. Thank you for the insight!

Speaker Sohini Gupta of @AHIPCoverage provides conference attendees with a critical federal policy outlook & update, including an analysis of anticipated @CMSGov & @HHSGov actions around Medicaid managed care, Medicare Advantage & PBM reforms, & how they could impact Florida.

Jessica Lerner of Community Care Plan kicked off our afternoon program by introducing @CMSGov Deputy Administrator & Chief of Staff Stephanie Carlton, a dynamic health care leader, who shares insights into the future of health policy, innovation, & system transformation.

A huge thank you to our sponsors who make these conference highlights possible! Kids snack pack community service activation sponsored by @MTM_Transit; lunch sponsored by @CardiacInsight; professional headshots sponsored by Health Plans AI. We're grateful for their support!

During lunch, grab a bite, visit our incredible exhibitors, & enter for a chance to win great prizes. We’re also supporting children’s health with the kids snack pack community service activation - stop by and make a difference! Plus: professional headshots available!

Thank you to our panelist: Christine Castellvi of @Cigna, Giselle Cushing of @Aetna, Jamie Forrest of @Health_First Health Plans, and Ryan Grady of @UHC. Special thanks to former Florida State Representative Travis Cummings for moderating.

Happening Now: Panel discussion takes a look at the state’s dynamic insurance market. Commercial industry leaders share their perspectives on regulatory shifts, market stability, reimbursement trends and other strategies to ensure access to care.