March 30 - April 1, 2026

Nashville Tennessee

Sessions

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Leading the Transformation: Skilled Nursing Models for Tomorrow

Session Type: Main Stage



Date and Time:Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Moderator

Mark Parkinson

Principal, American Health Care Association

CEO, Park Place

Panelist

Barry Munk

CEO

Marquis Health Consulting Services 

Panelist

Barry Port

CEO and Chairman of the Board

The Ensign Group

Panelist

Joe Walker

President

Larry H. Miller Senior Health

Skilled nursing is evolving, and the most successful models are redefining what performance, quality, and innovation look like. The session will highlight diverse, high-performing models — from operational innovation to value-based partnerships — demonstrating what’s working in today’s SNF environment.

Leaders will share how they’re adapting business and care models to a changing landscape — navigating regulatory complexity, structuring reimbursement and partnership carve-outs, and aligning with hospitals and payers to deliver value. They’ll explore how locally responsive strategies are setting new benchmarks for both clinical outcomes and financial sustainability, offering a forward-looking view of where skilled nursing is headed.