Position your SUD strategy for what’s ahead in 2026 with market, policy, and operational insights from industry experts. Join us for a discussion examining how looming midterm elections, regulatory trends, and policy outlooks might shift operations for providers, payers, and investors.
In this webinar, we’re bringing together some of the top regulatory leaders, providers, and market experts. They’ll share wins from 2025 and how those broad gains for the field can help chart the course into the uncertain waters of 2026.
During this webinar, attendees will learn:
- How the 2026 midterm shifts could influence SUD policy and funding priorities.
- Regulatory and market trends most likely to shape operational strategy in the year ahead.
- Insights into how payers, providers, and investors are positioning themselves for long-term growth and sustainability in the SUD space.
Dr. C.J. Davis
CEO-elect, Centerstone
C.J. Davis is the CEO-elect of Centerstone, with more than 25 years of experience in the mental health industry as both an executive and a clinical psychologist. Davis holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Science in Clinical/Counseling Psychology (M.S.), and a Doctorate in Psychology. He managed and practiced in community treatment settings, residential treatment, primary care behavioral health, inpatient hospital services, and in criminal justice. Davis was hired as the CEO of Springfield, Missouri-based Burrell Behavioral Health in 2017 and became CEO of Brightli in 2022.
Mark Dunn
Public Policy Director, National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
Mark Dunn represents NAATP in Washington, D.C. As policy representative, Mark represents NAATP on Capitol Hill, at the various federal agencies, and with coalition partners. He advises NAATP and the Board on a broad range of public policy issues important to NAATP members. Mark is a partner in Veritas Advisors, a public affairs firm with over 150 years of combined federal government affairs experience.
Dr. Rebekah Gee
CEO and Founder, Nest Health
Dr. Rebekah Gee is the Founder and CEO of Nest Health, a pioneering in-home care model that partners with MCOs to deliver comprehensive medical, behavioral, and social care to families on Medicaid. A physician and former Louisiana Secretary of Health, she is nationally recognized for her leadership in Medicaid policy, maternal and family health, and innovative approaches to improving outcomes at scale.
Ray Terwilliger
Vice President of Operational Services, Healthcare Services Group
Ray Terwilliger serves as Vice President of Operational Services at Healthcare Services Group (HCSG), where he leads strategic initiatives to expand the organization’s support within the addiction treatment and behavioral health sectors. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Ray joined HCSG in 2019 and has advanced through key leadership roles across Financial Services and Client Services. His work centers on strengthening operational readiness, elevating service quality, and helping providers navigate complex regulatory and compliance demands. Ray is deeply engaged in driving growth and building partnerships that enhance safety, consistency, and outcomes for the communities HCSG serves.
Ashleigh Hollowell
Reporter, Behavioral Health Business
Ashleigh Hollowell is a professional journalist who has spent her career covering a range of local news, contributing to independent magazines and trade publications, and providing in-depth national health care reporting. Her work has appeared in Becker's Hospital Review, VentureBeat, PopSugar, MSN Singapore, and related outlets. She received her bachelor's degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo and her master's from Syracuse University.