Join us at the NAACOS Spring 2026 Conference to explore the future of value-based care, CMS policy updates, and AI-driven strategies for ACO clinical and financial success.
Event
NAACOS Spring 2026 Conference
Apr 22–24, 2026
Baltimore, MD
Panel
Advancing Value-Based Care in Rural Communities: Partnering with States on the Rural Health Transformation Fund
Apr 24, 2026
11:30 am - 1:00 pm, ET
Key Ballroom Foyers 3-4
Chair: Rick Goddard, Lumeris
Speakers: Osei Mevs, Ardent; Fahad Rahman, Community Health Systems; Brittany Sachdeva, Cibolo Health
Objectives:- Understand the unique challenges and opportunities in implementing value-based care (VBC) models within rural healthcare systems
- Explore how state-led rural health transformation grants and initiatives can support sustainable VBC infrastructure, innovation, and financial stability
Rick Goddard
Sr. Vice President, Market Alliances
Rick Goddard leads strategic alliance go-to-market for Lumeris and is a subject matter expert in value-based care execution, payer-provider strategy, and agentic AI deployment in healthcare. Previously, he led Clinical Innovation at Advocate Physician Partners, overseeing population health analytics, ACO administration, and value-based payment strategy. He also held consulting leadership roles at GE Healthcare Camden Group and is a national thought leader in healthcare and technology strategy
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