AGENDA
8:30-8:50
Opening Remarks
Joshua Baker
Welcome
Sintra Hoffman
Keynote Introduction
Noelle Trinder
8:50-9:20
The Future of Healthcare in Arizona and the Nation: Affordability, Medicaid Reform & the New AI Era
Explore national trends, Arizona-specific policy impacts, and the evolving role of AI—equipping attendees with practical insights to navigate change and align strategy with the West Valley’s growth and demographics.
9:20-9:45
The West Valley Healthcare Boom: Building Capacity for a Younger, Faster‑Growing Region
15 MIN BREAK
10:00-10:50
Preventative Care, Lifestyle Health, and Building Healthier Communities
Healthcare costs, workforce strain, and chronic disease rates continue to rise—but many of the most expensive and preventable conditions are preventable. 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.
10:50-11:15
AI in Healthcare: Best Practices, Workforce Impacts & Ethical Implementation
15 MIN BREAK
11:30-11:55
Financing Care for the Uninsured: New Realities for Arizona & the West Valley
