Innovation in Action: Affordability, Access & Healthier Futures
Join regional leaders, healthcare professionals, policymakers, innovators, and community stakeholders at the WESTMARC 2026 Healthcare Summit. A forward‑looking conversation focused on affordability, access, innovation, and long‑term wellness for our growing region.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Meaghan Kramer, JD, Office of Governor Hobbs
The Future of Healthcare in Arizona and the Nation: Affordability, Medicaid Reform & the New AI Era
U.S. healthcare is entering a period of significant disruption as affordability pressures rise and coverage becomes more uncertain for families, employers, and providers. In Arizona, projected reductions in federal Medicaid funding are intensifying strain on safety-net, rural, and fast-growing health systems.
PANEL 1
Speakers TBA
AI in Healthcare: Best Practices, Workforce Impacts & Ethical Implementation
What does it really mean to use AI responsibly in healthcare? As hospitals, health plans, and clinics adopt new technologies, leaders are working to improve efficiency and patient care while making sure decisions remain fair, transparent, and guided by human judgment. This keynote will provide a clear view of national trends, Arizona-specific policy impacts, and the evolving role of AI.
TED-STYLE TALK 1
Financing Care for the Uninsured: New Realities for Arizona & the West Valley
PANEL 2
Dr. Alan Bryce, City of Hope & Jessica Rigler, AZ Blue
Wellness Before Care: Prevention, Lifestyle Health & Building Healthier Communities
Healthcare costs, workforce strain, and chronic disease rates continue to rise—but many of the most expensive and preventable conditions are rooted far upstream. For fast-growing regions like the West Valley, improving long-term health outcomes depends less on adding capacity and more on reducing avoidable demand through prevention, lifestyle health, and early intervention.
TED-STYLE TALK 2
The West Valley Healthcare Boom: Building Capacity for a Younger, Faster‑Growing Region
June 12th, 2026
8am-12pm
Midwestern University
19555 N 59th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received at least 15 days prior to the event date to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this time or for no-shows.