April 28–30, 2026
2026 Great Plains Clinically Integrated Network
SUMMIT AND
STRATEGIC PLANNING
April 28-30, 2026
Get ready to connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of the Great Plains Clinically Integrated Network (GPCIN)!
Join us for the GPCIN Summit and Strategic Planning Conference, taking place April 28–30, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton – Rapid City. This energizing, multi-day event will bring together leaders from across the network for meaningful learning, relationship-building, and hands-on strategic planning as we chart the path forward for our newly formed CIN.
The conference will kick off with a full-day Summit focused on shared learning and discussion, followed by a day and a half of in-depth strategic planning designed to align priorities, strengthen collaboration, and position GPCIN for long-term success.
Who Should Attend
Leadership teams are strongly encouraged to attend, including C-suite leaders, management-level health center staff, and GPCIN Board members. Your voice and perspective are essential as we engage in this critical strategic planning process for GPCIN’s future.
Mark your calendar now and plan to join us in Rapid City for this important and inspiring event. We look forward to shaping the future of GPCIN together!
Agenda
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Registration, Breakfast, Vendor Visits
9:00 am – 9:15 am
Welcome and Introductions
Shelly Ten Napel, CEO and Becky Wahl, Director of Innovation and Health Informatics
Presenters will lead introductions and provide an overview of the day.
Shelly Ten Napel, CEO and Becky Wahl, Director of Innovation and Health Informatics
Presenters will lead introductions and provide an overview of the day.
9:15 am – 10:00 am
Today’s Landscape, Tomorrow’s Decisions
Shelly Ten Napel, CEO and Becky Wahl, Director of Innovation and Health Informatics
This session will include the vision and progress made thus far with the Great Plains Clinically Integrated Network (GPCIN). The session will also include a high-level summary of the environmental scan results conducted across the network. Attendees will have a shared understanding of the current network landscape to inform future planning and discussion.
Shelly Ten Napel, CEO and Becky Wahl, Director of Innovation and Health Informatics
This session will include the vision and progress made thus far with the Great Plains Clinically Integrated Network (GPCIN). The session will also include a high-level summary of the environmental scan results conducted across the network. Attendees will have a shared understanding of the current network landscape to inform future planning and discussion.
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Break/Vendor Visits
10:30 am – 10:50 am
Why Start a CIN? Perspectives on Purpose, StartUp, and Lessons Learned
Leslie Southworth, Director of the Montana Health Plus
Dr. David Mark, CEO of One Health
Presenters will share their experiences in establishing a Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) to support value-based payment. Each presenter will offer their perspective on why they chose to pursue a CIN, how they approached the early stages of development, and the lessons learned along the way. Attendees will gain a well-rounded understanding of both the strategic motivations and the practical steps involved in launching a CIN.
Leslie Southworth, Director of the Montana Health Plus
Dr. David Mark, CEO of One Health
Presenters will share their experiences in establishing a Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) to support value-based payment. Each presenter will offer their perspective on why they chose to pursue a CIN, how they approached the early stages of development, and the lessons learned along the way. Attendees will gain a well-rounded understanding of both the strategic motivations and the practical steps involved in launching a CIN.
10:50 am – 11:10 am
Creating Value Together: The Journey of Building a Network Driven Group Purchasing Organization
Mary Maertens, Federally Qualified Health Center Unified Health Network (FUHN) Executive Director
Rhonda Eastlund, Community Health Service, Inc. (CHSI) CEO
Join us to hear the story of how a CIN came together to form a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO). Presenters will walk through how the idea emerged, the development process, and the practical steps that led to successful implementation. The presenters will share a story of how together they identified a common need and implemented a shared solution through their GPO. Attendees will gain insights into how a network can leverage shared priorities, collective buying power, and strong partnerships to create meaningful value and sustainable solutions
Mary Maertens, Federally Qualified Health Center Unified Health Network (FUHN) Executive Director
Rhonda Eastlund, Community Health Service, Inc. (CHSI) CEO
Join us to hear the story of how a CIN came together to form a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO). Presenters will walk through how the idea emerged, the development process, and the practical steps that led to successful implementation. The presenters will share a story of how together they identified a common need and implemented a shared solution through their GPO. Attendees will gain insights into how a network can leverage shared priorities, collective buying power, and strong partnerships to create meaningful value and sustainable solutions
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch Speaker: From Possibility to Performance: Building a Successful Clinically Integrated Network
Andrew Principe, Starling Advisors
During this lunch session, the presenter will provide an overview of what is possible through a CIN and how they can serve as a powerful vehicle for improving quality, coordinating care, and advancing value-based performance. The session will highlight the critical components of a successful CIN. Drawing on experience and best practices, the presenter will also offer a reaction to the summit’s environmental scan results, connecting external trends, risks, and opportunities to the realities of CIN development and sustainability.
Andrew Principe, Starling Advisors
During this lunch session, the presenter will provide an overview of what is possible through a CIN and how they can serve as a powerful vehicle for improving quality, coordinating care, and advancing value-based performance. The session will highlight the critical components of a successful CIN. Drawing on experience and best practices, the presenter will also offer a reaction to the summit’s environmental scan results, connecting external trends, risks, and opportunities to the realities of CIN development and sustainability.
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
State Perspectives on the Future of Value-Based Payment and Rural Health Transformation
Heather Petermann – SD Division of Medical Services, Division Director
Other invited presenters
This session will feature state-based leaders sharing how their state and/or state-based entity is approaching the future of value-based payment and care delivery reform. Speakers will also discuss how their state’s vision for value-based payment aligns with the goals and intent of the Rural Health Transformation application.
Heather Petermann – SD Division of Medical Services, Division Director
Other invited presenters
This session will feature state-based leaders sharing how their state and/or state-based entity is approaching the future of value-based payment and care delivery reform. Speakers will also discuss how their state’s vision for value-based payment aligns with the goals and intent of the Rural Health Transformation application.
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Break & Vendor Visits
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Turning Data Into Strategy: MSSP Findings and Future Partnership Opportunities
Brandon Hill, Managing Director for Healthcare Strategy & Finance at Forvis Mazars
This session will share key findings from an in-depth data analysis of network member data, highlighting opportunities for GPCIN in partnership with Montana Health Plus. Presenters will walk through how the network can leverage participation in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) to enhance performance, strengthen alignment, and potentially increase shared savings. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how MSSP alignment could create value and how the network can strategically position itself for success.
Brandon Hill, Managing Director for Healthcare Strategy & Finance at Forvis Mazars
This session will share key findings from an in-depth data analysis of network member data, highlighting opportunities for GPCIN in partnership with Montana Health Plus. Presenters will walk through how the network can leverage participation in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) to enhance performance, strengthen alignment, and potentially increase shared savings. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how MSSP alignment could create value and how the network can strategically position itself for success.
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
Medicare Shared Savings Program Options Unpacked: Insights, Experiences & Next Steps
Shelly Ten Napel, CEO
Panel:
Mary Maertens, Federally Qualified Health Center Unified Health Network (FUHN) Executive Director
Leslie Southworth, Director of the Montana Health Plus
Andrew Principe, Starling Advisors
This session will begin with a comprehensive overview of available Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) models, outlining key features and considerations for our network. Following the presentation, a reaction panel of experienced partners will share practical insights and real-world perspectives on some of the MSSP options introduced. The goal of the discussion is to build shared understanding, surface priorities, and identify next steps to include in the strategic plan.
Shelly Ten Napel, CEO
Panel:
Mary Maertens, Federally Qualified Health Center Unified Health Network (FUHN) Executive Director
Leslie Southworth, Director of the Montana Health Plus
Andrew Principe, Starling Advisors
This session will begin with a comprehensive overview of available Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) models, outlining key features and considerations for our network. Following the presentation, a reaction panel of experienced partners will share practical insights and real-world perspectives on some of the MSSP options introduced. The goal of the discussion is to build shared understanding, surface priorities, and identify next steps to include in the strategic plan.
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Take Away reactions and Wrap-up
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Social and Networking Event
Pricing
Members include GPCIN, GPHDN, CHAD, and Associate Members.
Registration Pricing
- Member/Associate Members: $275
- Non-Members: $375
- Summit Only Member/Associate Members (April 28): $125
- Summit Only Non-Members (April 28): $200
The registration deadline is March 23.
Location
Doubletree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center
505 N. 5th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 348-4000
Hotel website
$99 per night* (Double Queen/King)
*Block of rooms under GPCIN Summit or code 950. Room block expires on April 1, 2026.
