July 9, 2025 - Day 1 

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm  
Registration & Visit with Exhibitors 

2:00 pm - 2:05 pm 
Opening Remarks 

2:05 pm - 2:10 pm  
Platinum Sponsor Moment with Advocate Health 

2:10 pm - 3:10 pm 
Navigating Medicare: Insights and Open Discussion 
Join us for an engaging panel discussion at the NW Medicare Summit, where experts will share insights on the latest trends and challenges in Medicare. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in an open conversation with the panelists, making this a dynamic session for sharing ideas and fostering collaboration. 

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm 
Balancing Care and Capacity: Managing Stress and Compassion Fatigue in the Medicare Field 
Medicare brokers and benefits professionals operate in high-pressure environments that require both technical expertise and emotional resilience. The constant navigation of complex client needs, regulatory changes, and performance demands can lead to chronic stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout. This session explores the unique wellbeing challenges in the Medicare space and provides practical, evidence-based tools to support professional boundaries, energy management, and long-term resilience. Participants will learn to recognize early warning signs of emotional exhaustion and apply strategies that sustain both personal wellbeing and professional effectiveness. 
Presented by Chase Sterling MA, CWP - Founder & Principal Consultant with Wellbeing Think Tank / HHP Cultures 

 4:20 pm - 5:20 pm 
From Fee-for-Service to Value: Navigating the Future of Healthcare Payment 
This presentation explores the evolution of the U.S. health insurance payment system and the emergence of value-based care as a transformative model. We'll break down what value-based care truly means, why it matters, and how it contrasts with traditional fee-for-service approaches. Attendees will gain insights into where value-based care is headed and the innovations shaping its future. We'll also discuss the pivotal role that brokers play in driving adoption and aligning stakeholders around better health outcomes and cost efficiency.  
Presented by Ethan Braught MHA - Regional Vice President of Operations with P3 Health Partners  

5:20 pm - 5:30 pm 
Closing Remarks 

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm  
Welcome Reception  

July 10, 2025 – Day 2 

* Schedule Subject to Change