Attend The 2026 Annual Meeting
"Fighting for Your Bottom Line"
Tuesday January 20, 2026
All Member & Industry Professionals are Cordially Invited!
This unique full-day event provides an opportunity to engage with professionals who are influencing the substance use treatment industry, including regulators, CARF executives, legal experts, and ATAC leadership.
Reserve Your Spot Now
Continental Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Questions? debbie@recoveryview.com
Event Details
When
Tuesday January 20, 2026
8:00am – 5:00pm
Location
The Long Beach Marriott
4700 Airport Plaza Drive
Long Beach, CA 90815
About the Event
The 2026 ATAC Annual Meeting is a one-day meeting bringing together substance abuse industry professionals, regulators, CARF executives, legal experts, and ATAC leadership to discuss new regulations and how we can fight for our bottom line.
Why Attend
- Connect with top professionals shaping the future of the treatment industry
- Gain valuable updates on policy, regulation, and accreditation
- Engage with leaders who influence operational and clinical standards
- Learn how you can improve your bottom line
- Learn about trends in payer relations and in-network agreements
Cost
Regular Rates:
- Members: $359
- Non-Members: $399
- Booth Exhibit: $1,000
Included:
- Continental Breakfast
- Lunch
Join Industry Leaders
The ATAC Annual Meeting is a one-day gathering designed to unite leaders and professionals driving the future of the substance use treatment industry. This event delivers essential updates on regulations, accreditation standards, advocacy efforts, and industry-wide challenges. It’s an opportunity to engage with experts who shape policy, compliance, and the overall direction of addiction treatment in the U.S.
Who Should Attend
This meeting is ideal for:
- Treatment center owners & executives
- Clinical directors and program managers
- Compliance and QA specialists
- CARF-accredited programs and teams
- Legal and policy professionals
- Regulators and accreditation experts
- Industry advocates and coalition members
If you’re involved in influencing care standards, compliance, or operational excellence in the substance use treatment field, this event is for you.
What You’ll Get
- Direct access to industry leaders including regulators, CARF executives, legal experts, and ATAC leadership
- Timely updates on policies, accreditation changes, and compliance requirements
- Actionable insights to strengthen your organization’s operations to improve your bottom line
- Networking opportunities with high-level professionals and decision-makers
- Complimentary Continental Breakfast & Lunch included with every registration
- Early Bird pricing available until November 15, 2025
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Meet Your Speakers
Stampp Corbin
A serial social entrepreneur, Mr. Corbin has successfully built socially responsible organizations that have achieved annual revenues of over $100 million.
Tyler Collins
Rehab marketing specialist with over 10,000 digital admits and $30 million in revenue delivered to treatment centers.
Josie Herndon
Josie Ramirez-Herndon been working in the field of Healthcare, Behavioral Health and Addiction Services for over 30 years.
Carina Edwards
CEO of Kipu Health, the technology partner for mental health and addiction service providers.
Stephen Stewart
Veteran insurance leader dedicated to specialized risk protection and advocacy for addiction treatment and recovery organizations
Rich Collins
Healthcare practice partner, 25+ years of experience representing providers in insurance recovery, litigation, & regulatory matters.
Sherry Daley
Leading addiction treatment advocate instrumental in policy development for the industry for more than 30 years.
Dan Southard
Health plan regulatory compliance related to quality improvement, utilization management, grievance and appeals.
Julie Hudman
Leadership initiatives designed to achieve equitable health care outcomes and consistent access to high quality care.
ATAC 2026 Event Agenda
8:00 – 9:00am
Registration Open – Coffee & Pastries / Exhibits
9:00 – 10:00am
Carina Edwards – AI: Helping with Clinical Documentation and Staff Burnout
Leveraging AI to streamline clinical documentation, allowing clinicians to spend less time on notes and more time on care.
10:00 – 10:15am
Break / Exhibits
10:15 – 11:15am
Tyler Collins – Unlocking the Power of Digital Admits
How digital marketing can help your program reach full census, and stay there. Learn the exact system that generated over 10,000 admissions.
11:30 – 12:30pm – Lunch
Stephen Stewart – Managing Risk by Hope Insurance
Claim trends and risk management in the face of rising professional liability exposure, employee claims, and costs.
12:30 – 1:45pm
Stampp Corbin – The SUD Ecosystem:
Each aspect of your business functions as an essential puzzle piece — every part plays a role in determining your payment. If any piece is absent, the puzzle remains incomplete and your compensation is affected.
1:45 – 2:45pm
Josie Herndon & Stampp Corbin – Meet the Regulators (DHCS, DMHC)
Dan Southard, Chief Deputy Director DHCS. Julie Hudman, Assistant Deputy Director DMHC.
3:00 – 3:45pm
Rich Collins, Partner AGG LP – The Legal Landscape
Current Cases Protecting Providers Bottom Lines and Steps to Prevent Employee Lawsuits.
3:45 – 4:15pm
Sherry Daley – Legislative Update
Former Vice President of Government Affairs reveals what new regulations should be expected.
4:15 – 4:30pm
Stampp Corbin & Josie Herndon – Closing & Raffle
Presenting Sponsor
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Rehab marketing agency specializing in SEO & PPC for addiction treatment centers.
Event attendees get a free marketing audit and strategy session.
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Event FAQ’s
Can I attend if I’m not an ATAC member?
Yes! The event is open to all industry professionals. Non-members are welcome to attend at the posted non-member rates.
Will I receive a confirmation after registering?
Yes, confirmation will be provided upon checkout and all the details will be sent to your email on file.
Is this a full-day event?
The event lasts an entire day. Registration begins at 8:00am and the event concludes at 5:00pm. Please see the agenda on this page for presentation schedule.
Who can I contact for questions?
Debbie can be reached at debbie@recoveryview.com and will respond to any questions you have.
What is included in my registration?
Direct access to industry leaders including regulators, CARF executives, legal experts, and ATAC leadership
Timely updates on policies, accreditation changes, and compliance requirements
Actionable insights to strengthen your organization’s operations and advocacy initiatives
Networking opportunities with high-level professionals and decision-makers
Complimentary Continental Breakfast & Lunch included with every registration
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