Session Details
Date & Time
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 8:40 AM - 9:20 AM
Name
04. The Next 3 Years of Outpatient Behavioral Health: Growth, Challenges and More
Session Type
Panel
Location
Soldier Field (West Tower - Concourse Level)
Speakers
- Brian Pugliese, DHA, Senior Vice President, Behavioral Health and Primary Care Operations, Monarch Healthcare
- Dan Frogel, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Thriveworks
- Jim Scarpace, LCPC, Community Division President, Alpharus Health
- Randy Holland, MHA, BSN, CIC, Chief Nursing and Infection Control Officer, Hillsdale Hospital
Description
This panel will explore how outpatient behavioral health will evolve over the next three years as demand for services, workforce availability and reimbursement models continue to shift. Speakers will discuss the growth opportunities facing outpatient programs, along with the operational, staffing and financial challenges that may affect how organizations expand access to care. The conversation will examine how leaders will approach strategic planning, partnerships and care delivery models while maintaining quality and sustainable operations.



