Healthcare Leaders Association of Nevada upcoming events

Northern Nevada (Reno) October Member Meeting (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Northern Nevada (Reno)
October Member Meeting

Legislative Update

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 8:00 AM

Sierra Neurosurgery Group
5590 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV 89511

Presented by:

Karen Massey - Executive Director, Nevada Emergency Physicians
Jeff Snyder - Executive Director, OB/GYN Associates

Join us for a 2026 Legislative Update!

Jeff Snyder and Karen Massey will share timely updates and insights impacting healthcare leaders across the state. Don’t miss this opportunity, rsvp today!

NO FEE TO ATTEND - ALL ARE WELCOME!

About Jeff Snyder:

Jeff Snyder brings over 30 years of operational, financial, and management experience to his role as Executive Director of OB-GYN Associates, a position he has held since June 2007. Under his leadership, the practice has grown to include 21 providers and is now the largest and longest-standing OB-GYN group in northern Nevada.

Jeff served as President of the Nevada Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) from 2014 to 2015 and currently acts as a legislative co-liaison for both MGMA and the Healthcare Leadership Alliance (HLA), working alongside Karen Massey, Executive Director of Nevada Emergency Physicians. He also serves on the board of Nevada Health Centers, where he has held leadership roles including Board Chair and Treasurer.

A graduate of the University of Nevada, Jeff’s previous roles include Controller of a multi-property gaming corporation and Chief Operating Officer of a managed care company, where he also held various operational and technology leadership positions. Prior to joining OB-GYN Associates, he worked as a leadership consultant for a national healthcare consulting firm.

Earlier in his career, while working in the insurance sector, Jeff was active in America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), where he completed the Certified Managed Care Executive (CMCE) program and served as Chair of AHIP’s National Education Committee.

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.

Webinar - Beyond the Hype: Why AI Voice Agents Fail the Patient Frontline — and Where Humans Still Win (05 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Beyond the Hype: Why AI Voice Agents Fail the Patient Frontline — and Where Humans Still Win

Thursday, November 5th, 2026

9:00AM - 10:00PM

Presented by: Heather Rummel

Sales Director at MedVirtual

Session description:
This presentation, titled "Beyond the Hype: Why AI Voice Agents Fail the Patient Frontline—and Where Humans Still Win," systematically dismantles the growing industry trend of replacing healthcare receptionists with fully autonomous AI voice agents. It acknowledges the immense value of AI in structured, backend administrative tasks (like data processing and simple automations) but highlights the critical breakdown that occurs when algorithms are tasked with handling anxious, non-linear, and emotionally vulnerable patients. Through vivid examples of triage nuance, the risks of "hallucinations," and the high cost of patient churn, the deck argues that authentic human empathy is not just a nice-to-have, but a clinical necessity for building trust and ensuring safety.

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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Northern Nevada (Reno) November Member Meeting (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Northern Nevada (Reno)
November Member Meeting

Cyber Security

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 8:00 AM

Sierra Neurosurgery Group
5590 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV 89511

Presented by:

Brandon App - Co-Owner, Partner, IT Consultant | Sierra Miles Group

NO FEE TO ATTEND - ALL ARE WELCOME!

About Brandon App:

With over a decade of experience in IT consulting, Brandon App is a co-owner, partner, and IT Consultant at Sierra Miles Group, a leading IT service provider in Reno, Nevada. As a trusted advisor to organizations across healthcare, finance, and various sectors, he specializes in creating customized IT solutions that enhance security, efficiency, and compliance. His specializes in Medical IT, HIPAA security, IT infrastructure design, and business analytics. He is especially passionate about the impact of AI across industries and is dedicated to continuous learning and community growth.

Brandon has led the Sierra Miles team to multiple honors, recently earning AI Company of the Year (2025) from NCET (Nevada's Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology) . In June 2025, Brandon was elected to the Board of Directors for the Reno Tahoe Young Professionals Network (YPN), where he supports professional development and engagement across the region. Brandon also serves at the NCET President, as well as an active member of the Robert Unsworth Foundation.

At Sierra Miles, his role extends beyond technical consulting. He focuses on strategic business development and helping the company grow while maintaining a commitment to local businesses and nonprofit organizations. His mission is to provide technology solutions that are scalable, secure, and sustainable.

In his free time, Brandon enjoys hiking, time with family, and exploring the Sierra Nevada. His commitment to innovation and community is reflected in the work Sierra Miles delivers for clients across Northern Nevada.

Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) November Nevada Member Meeting (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Southern Nevada November Member Meeting

Healthcare at an Inflection Point:

What CEOs Are Prioritizing Now

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Select Health Nevada Headquarters

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

Moderator:

Regina Vaccari, AVP of Strategic Communications at HCA Healthcare

Panelists:

Todd P Sklamberg, CEO of Sunrise Hospital and Sunrise Children's Hospital
Tom Zumtobel, Board of Directors Vice Chair at Nevada Health Centers & CEO of Teacher's Health Trust
Aric Coffman, MD, CEO of P3 Health Partners

NO FEE TO ATTEND!

Regina Vaccari

Regina Vaccari, APR, is an award-winning strategic communications professional with more than 26 years of experience in public relations and marketing. As Assistant Vice President of Strategic Communications at HCA Healthcare Far West Division, she leads executive communications, media relations, crisis management, public affairs, and employee engagement. A graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Reynolds School of Journalism, Regina is active with PRSA Las Vegas Valley and serves on the Executive Board of Directors for the YMCA of Southern Nevada. In 2024, she received PRSA Las Vegas Valley’s Pinnacle Award for PR Practitioner of the Year.

Todd Sklamberg

Todd Sklamberg is Chief Executive Officer of Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center and Sunrise Children’s Hospital, an 834-bed facility and Nevada’s largest acute care hospital campus. He joined Sunrise in 2008 and has served as CEO since 2012, leading the organization’s growth and response to major community events, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the October 1, 2017 mass casualty shooting. Sklamberg is actively involved in Nevada’s healthcare and business community, serving on the Executive Committee of the Nevada Hospital Association and the board of the Trauma Center Association of America. He holds an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and a bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University.

Tom Zumtobel

Tom Zumtobel serves as Chief Executive Officer of Teachers Health Trust (THT), where he leads a data-driven Health Investment Strategy focused on early intervention, affordability, and measurable improvement in health outcomes. His leadership has emphasized transparency, provider accountability, and disciplined financial stewardship to stabilize and strengthen a public-sector health plan. Prior to THT, Tom served as Vice President of Population Health at Renown Health System, where the Renown Health ACO achieved profitability within twelve months. He also served as President of the Culinary Health Fund, leading operational and delivery system transformation that resulted in a sustained low single-digit average annual medical trend over six years. Earlier in his career at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, Tom helped establish a broad primary care network and Nevada’s first statewide multi-specialty group. He is widely recognized for building trusted partnerships with employers, providers, and community stakeholders to deliver better care at a lower total cost.

Aric Coffman

Dr. Aric Coffman is a physician executive with extensive experience in healthcare transformation, physician enablement, and value-based care. Throughout his career, he has led large multispecialty practices and healthcare organizations, including DaVita Medical Group, The Everett Clinic, and Honest Medical. His leadership has focused on transitioning organizations from fee-for-service to value-based care, driving growth, improving patient outcomes, and empowering physicians to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care.

Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) December Member Meeting (09 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Southern Nevada December Member Meeting

From the Assembly Floor:
What's Coming and How to Prepare for 2027

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Select Health Nevada Headquarters

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

Presented by: Tracy Brown-May

Nevada State Assemblymember, District 42,

and Chief Administrative Officer, Opportunity Village

NO FEE TO ATTEND!

Tracy Brown-May is the Chief Administrative Officer at Opportunity Village and a sitting member of the Nevada State Assembly representing Assembly District 42. She brings more than two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership and disability advocacy, with a strong record of public service in the Nevada Legislature. Since her appointment in 2021, Tracy has served on key legislative committees including Health and Human Services, Growth and Infrastructure, and Ways & Means championing bills that the State budget, workforce development, inclusive housing, healthcare access, and the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her legislative work reflects a commitment to responsive, inclusive policy rooted in lived community needs.

As a systems advocate, Tracy has worked to bridge service delivery and public policy for more than 20 years. At Opportunity Village, she leads advocacy, communications, community engagement, human resources, and risk management, ensuring that organizational values translate into real-world outcomes for Nevadans with disabilities. She began her career in gaming and hospitality as a corporate training manager before transitioning into nonprofit leadership, where she played a critical role in expanding Opportunity Village’s influence in local and state policy. Her professional and legislative efforts are united by a deep dedication to equity, accessibility, and long-term community investment.

In addition to her legislative and nonprofit leadership, Tracy is an active board member of Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates and serves nationally as Secretary for Together For Choice. She volunteers at The Crossing Church and is a former member of CHIEF, a national network of executive women leaders. She holds degrees from the College of Southern Nevada and Northeastern University. Tracy is a wife, mother of three adult children, and passionate advocate for building strong, inclusive communities through policy, partnerships, and purpose.

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.