Healthcare Leaders Association of Nevada upcoming events

Webinar -Automating Prior Authorization: The Promise and Reality of AI (03 Sep 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Automating Prior Authorization:
The Promise and Reality of AI

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2026

9:00AM - 10:00AM PT

Presented by: Julie Sylvestre,

Chief Growth Officer, Grey Ledge Medical a division of Oncospark, Inc.

Session Description:

Prior authorization remains one of the most time-consuming and frustrating administrative challenges in healthcare, contributing to staff burnout, delayed patient care and rising operational costs. This session explores how AI is being used today to streamline prior authorization workflows, reduce manual tasks, improve documentation and support fast and consistent decision making. Participants will gain a practice understanding of current AI applications and emerging technologies.

Session Objectives:

Attendees will learn how to identify opportunities for AI within their organizations, evaluate potential return on investment and prepare their teams for responsible adoption.

Can't make the webinar?

No problem! All registrants receive the recording and presentation slides

following the webinar.
(Members Attend Free, Non-members $35.00)

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Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) September Member Meeting (09 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Southern Nevada (Las Vegas)
September Member Meeting

Annual Medicaid Panel:
Policy, Access, & the Road Ahead

Wednesday, September 9th
7:30AM - 9:00AM

Select Health Nevada Headquarters

6795 Agilysys Way, Suite 120, Las Vegas, NV 89113

MODERATOR: Ann Jenson, Administrator, Division of Nevada Medicaid

PANELISTS:

Rob Baughman III, President & Chairman of the Board, Molina Healthcare of Nevada
Jayme Puu, Chief Executive Officer, CareSource Nevada
Joy Thomas, President & CEO, Anthem Medicaid Nevada
Joseph Fu - President & CEO, Health Plan of Nevada
Andre Cisne - Interim Plan President & CEO, SilverSummit Healthplan Nevada

NO FEE TO ATTEND!

Northern Nevada Women's Leadership Breakfast (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Northern Nevada
Women's Leadership Breakfast

Rising Together, Leading Forward

When: Friday, September 18, 2026 | 7:30am
Where: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
3800 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502

Keynote Speaker: Nicole Petersen

from Renown Health.

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Proceeds will be donated to 2 local non-profits:

The Domestic Violence Resource Center
Advocates to End Domestic Violence

EVENT PRESENTED BY: NEVADA HEALTHCARE FORUM

Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) October Member Meeting (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Southern Nevada October Member Meeting

Two Perspectives. One Smarter Benefits Strategy. The Employee Experience.
The Employer Investment.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Select Health Nevada Headquarters

6795 Agilysys Way, Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89113

Presented by: Shanti Oberoi

Vice President, Employee Benefits Consultant
USI Insurance Services

NO FEE TO ATTEND!

Shanti Oberoi

Shanti Oberoi helps healthcare organizations build high- performing workforce strategies that attract, retain, and engage the talent essential to delivering exceptional patient care. Partnering with hospitals, health systems, and physician groups, she leverages deep expertise in benefits strategy, provider networks, facility steerage, and carrier partnerships to drive meaningful workforce and financial outcomes. Known for aligning innovative solutions with organizational goals, Shanti helps healthcare leaders maximize the value of their benefits investment while strengthening their competitive position in a challenging talent market. She serves as the Vice President of Employee Benefits Consultant with USI Insurance Services.

Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) February Member Meeting (10 Feb 2027)

Wed, 10 Feb 2027 15:30:00 GMT

Southern Nevada February Member Meeting

The Shifting Regulatory Landscape:
What Healthcare Leaders Must Know

Wednesday, February 10, 2026 | 7:30AM - 9:00AM

Select Health Nevada Headquarters

6795 Agilysys Way, Suite 120, Las Vegas, NV 89113

Presented by: Ayesha Mehdi, JD, MHSA, LLM

Partner-in-Charge - Zumpano Patricios (Las Vegas office)

NO FEE TO ATTEND!

About Ayesha:

Ayesha R. Mehdi is Partner-in-Charge of the Las Vegas office of Zumpano Patricios (Zumpano Patricios & Helsten, PLLC).

Ms. Mehdi represents healthcare institutions and practitioners under Nevada and federal healthcare law. Her work primarily involves physician and dental practices, pharmacies, nurse practitioners, and management services organizations, and includes advising health systems in connection with regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters. Her regulatory practice addresses matters involving the Corporate Practice of Medicine doctrine, Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, and state and federal fraud and abuse laws.

Ms. Mehdi serves on the Board of Governors of the University of Kansas School of Law and has taught health law and governance as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She has held leadership roles within national and regional healthcare law organizations and speaks at healthcare-focused conferences, and has received professional recognition for her work, including honors as one of the Leading Lawyers of Las Vegas and Top Lawyers.

Ms. Mehdi earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Walsh College (Michigan), a Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law, and a Master of Health Services Administration from the University of Kansas Medical Center. She holds a Master of Laws in National and Global Health Law from Georgetown University Law Center.