2026 NAACOS Data and Analytics Boot Camp 201

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Data and Analytics Boot Camp 201
Date: January 21, 2026
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST

TimeContentSpeaker(s)
12:45 pm – 1:00 pmLog in opens
1:00 pm –1:10 pmWelcome and Introduction Emily Brower, President & CEO, NAACOS
1:10 pm–1:55 pmAdvocacy Update In this session, we’ll highlight key federal policy developments, discuss recent updates to CMS’s ACO programs, and overview NAACOS’ advocacy priorities for the year ahead.Alyssa Neumann, MPH, Director of Federal Affairs, NAACOS
1:55 pm – 2:05 pmBreak 
2:05 pm – 2:45 pmQuality Analytics in Action: Lessons Learned from Real-World Performance Evaluate real world case studies to extract lessons learned from quality performance initiatives.How to apply quality analytics techniques to monitor performance metrics and inform future quality improvement programs.Amanda Larschan, MHA, PMP, Chief Performance Officer, Palm Beach Accountable Care Organization Jessica Bailey VP of Performance Improvement, Palm Beach Accountable Care Organization
2:45 pm–3:45 pmDetecting and Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Analyze common patterns and indicators of fraud, waste, and abuse.Implementing and monitoring fraud detection systems within data resources. Reporting FWA to governing bodies.Gabe Orthous, M.B.A. Director of Value Based Performance and Analytics, Health Choice Network   Sophie Green, Business Intelligence Analyst MHACO Data & Analytics Team,  MaineHealth
3:45 pm – 3:55 pmBreak
3:55 pm – 4:50 pmUsing BCDA Files to Uncover Data Trends Interpret key elements of BCDA files and their use in trend analysis.How to apply BCDA data to identify patterns in care delivery, cost, and patient outcomes and monitoring continued performance improvement efforts.Gabe Orthous, M.B.A. Director of Value Based Performance and Analytics, Health Choice Network
4:50 pm – 5:00 pmClosing RemarksMelody Danko-Holsomback, MSN, Vice-President of Education, NAACOS

Data and Analytics Boot Camp 201
Date: January 22, 2026
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST

TimeContentSpeaker(s)
12:45 am – 1:00 pmLog in open
1:00 pm –1:05 pmWelcome Todays Agenda Melody Danko-Holsomback, MSN, Vice-President of Education, NAACOS
1:05 pm – 1:40 pmAdvancing Interoperability Through Data Standardization Analyze the impact of data standardization on interoperability across health systems and vendors.How to apply interoperability for standardized data exchange and integration efforts. Modern APIs and standardization to improve patient care.Michael Westover VP, Payer Partnerships &Informatics, Providence
1:40 pm – 1:50 pmBreak
1:50 pm – 2:35 pmUse of Predictive Analytics to Drive Interventions to Improve Outcomes Tracking complex data findings into actionable insights to inform executive level decision making.How to incorporate data insights into long term planning and performance monitoring.Tim McNeill, RN, MPH Chief Executive, Freedmen’s Consulting   David Crocker, MSHA, MBA Director, Community Care and Home Based Services, SARCOA, Area Agency on Aging
2:35 pm – 3:20 pmUnderstanding Cost and Utilization Trends to Drive Efficiency Analyze recent healthcare cost and utilization trends using real-world data sets.Once applied trend analysis to identify drivers of cost and develop strategies to manage high-utilization populations. How to reevaluate efforts of improvement, evaluating your ROI.Ron Russell Senior Director, ACO Data & Analytics, Sound Physicians  
3:20 pm – 3:30 pmBreak  
3:30 pm – 4:15 pmFrom Chart Noise to Clinical Signals: A Physician’s View of AI-Driven Prospective Risk   A physician’s view of what makes prospective risk signals trustworthy and how to cut suspect list noise.What ACO clinical + analytics leaders should require from AI: clear evidence, explainability, and usable workflows.How hybrid AI improves point-of-care documentation, HCC capture, and audit readiness under current CMS models.  Matt Lambert, MD Chief Medical Officer, Reveleer
4:15 pm – 4:30 pmClosing RemarksMelody Danko-Holsomback, MSN, Vice-President of Education, NAACOS

Data and Analytics Boot Camp 201
Date: January 23, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST

TimeContentSpeaker(s)
12:45 am – 1:00 pmLog in open
1:00 pm –1:05 pmWelcome Todays Agenda Melody Danko-Holsomback, MSN, Vice-President of Education, NAACOS
1:05 pm – 1:50 pmMeasuring Specialist Performance for Network Optimization Share key performance indicators used to evaluate specialist performance for preferred provider selection.How to apply data-driven approaches to rank and recommend high-performing specialists for network optimization.Caroline Waas Manager, Health Analytics, VillageMD
1:50 pm – 2:00 pmBreak
2:00 pm – 2:45 pmLeveraging Shadow Bundle Files to Identify Cost Improvement Opportunities Review the delivery and purpose of shadow bundle files and their role in alternative payment models.Comparison of TEAM and Shadow Bundles. Defining shadow bundles key indicators and processes to implement cost efficiencies and care improvement initiatives.Lisa Swan Executive Director of Actuarial Services and Medical Economics, PSW   Caroline Waas Manager, Health Analytics, VillageMD
2:45 pm – 3:15 pmData Solutions Lab: Bring Your Toughest Challenges Collaborate with peers to troubleshoot and solve complex data integration or analysis problems using pre-shared case examples.All
3:15 pm – 3:30 pmBoot Camp Recap and Closing RemarksMelody Danko-Holsomback, MSN, Vice-President of Education, NAACOS