2026 Behavioral Health Compliance Conference
April 14–15, 2026
The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center | Lewis Center, OH

As regulatory expectations, quality standards, and payer requirements continue to evolve, behavioral health organizations must remain proactive in strengthening compliance infrastructure and advancing quality improvement efforts.

The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers invites you to join us for our two-day, in-person conference designed specifically for behavioral health executives, compliance officers, clinical leaders, quality improvement staff, and administrative professionals.

Conference Focus Areas
  • Audit readiness and program integrity priorities
  • Documentation standards and payer audit trends
  • Federal confidentiality requirements under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
  • Cybersecurity and data breach response
  • Telehealth compliance and patient experience strategies
  • Artificial intelligence and emerging technology considerations
  • SB 138 ADAMH Board contracting updates and provider impacts
Registration Information

Register today to join us April 14–15, 2026 for two days of practical guidance, legal insight, and forward-looking discussion designed to help your organization remain compliant, resilient, and prepared for what’s ahead.

Click here to register for the conference
Registration Rates
Member Two-Day Rate $300
Member One-Day Rate $200
Non-Member Two-Day Rate $375
Non-Member One-Day Rate $275
Agenda
Day 1 – Audits, Confidentiality & Cybersecurity
Ohio Medicaid Program Integrity – Jeff Corzine, Chief, Bureau of Program Integrity, Ohio Department of Medicaid
“We’re Fine.” The Most Dangerous Phrase in Behavioral Health Compliance – Sonda Kunzi, CEO, Coding Advantage
Payer Audits – Liam Gruzs, Esq. and Jordan Kulbarsh, Esq., Vorys
Confidentiality, HIPAA & 42 CFR Part 2 – Liam Gruzs, Esq. and Nikkia Knudsen, Esq., Vorys
Cybersecurity & Data Breach Response – Chris Ingram, Esq., Vorys
Day 2 – Telehealth, AI, Patient Experience & SB 138 Contracting
AI Policy Considerations for Behavioral Health Providers – Edwin Wong, PhD, Co-Founder & CEO, Psyrin
Telehealth Compliance – Soley Hernandez, LISW-S, The Ohio Council
Patient Experience: Improving Access to Care – Teresa Lampl, LISW-S and Soley Hernandez, LISW-S, The Ohio Council
SB 138 ADAMH Board Contracting Changes – Suzanne Scrutton, Esq. and Liam Gruzs, Esq., Vorys
ADAMH Board Contracting Panel – Representatives from the Franklin County Provider Leadership Association, Franklin County ADAMH Board, and Vorys
Continuing Education

CEUs will be available for this two-day event. Attendees can anticipate earning approximately 6 CEUs on Day 1 and 5 CEUs on Day 2, pending final approval. A detailed, timed agenda outlining total continuing education hours and session-specific CEU information will be released in the coming weeks.

The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers is an approved provider for Ohio Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists (Provider #RSC058802), Chemical Dependency Professionals (Provider #50-18966), and Psychologists (Provider #310951018).

Hotel Information
The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center

100 Green Meadows Dr S
Lewis Center, OH 43035

If you plan to stay at the host hotel, please use the reservation link below or call the hotel and reference the group code.

Phone: (614) 880-4300
Group Code: 2604OHCCC

Reserve Your Room