March 30 - April 1, 2026

Nashville Tennessee

Sessions

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Navigating State Regulatory and Medicaid Waiver Models: An Evaluation Framework

Session Type: Main Stage



Date and Time:Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Moderator

Jessica Curtis

Managing Partner

Formation Healthcare

Panelist

Phil Bentley

CEO

Marquis Health Consulting Services 

Panelist

Jeannee Parker Martin

President and CEO

LeadingAge California 

Panelist

Kari Thurlow

President and CEO

LeadingAge Minnesota 

Assisted Living operators and investors recognize that state regulatory schemes and Medicaid waivers impact their investments fundamentals. During this moderated panel discussion,  you will learn about common AL regulations and Medicaid waiver programs from for profit and not-for-profit state association leaders from Minnesota, Oregon, California, Ohio and Georgia as they discuss the key elements of their regulatory schemes and Medicaid waiver programs. What are the variables state by state and what are the nuances of these programs and the repayment schemes? What questions should operators and investors be asking to understand the state regulatory environment and Medicaid waiver programs? The panel will also discuss the expected impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill.