At FAHP CONNECT 2026, Chris Ecos, The Health Insurance Historian, traced how employer-sponsored health insurance became a central part of American life — and what that history can tell us about the future of coverage.

The Florida Marketplace Report gave FAHP CONNECT 2026 attendees a chance to hear directly from @FLOIR_comm Deputy Commissioner Alexis Bakofsky on the agency’s priorities and key issues facing health plans.

Building trust takes more than sharing information. “The Consumer Experience” panel at FAHP CONNECT 2026 shared practical approaches to simplifying access, keeping members engaged and turning support into better outcomes.

.@AHCA_FL Secretary Shevaun Harris reviewed the agency’s progress in 2026 and priorities for 2027 at FAHP CONNECT 2026, highlighting the value of managed care in improving quality, managing costs and strengthening access to care.

Alan Morgan, CEO of @ruralhealth, shared a national perspective at FAHP CONNECT 2026 on rural communities’ unique healthcare needs — and how collaboration, innovation and new care models can help improve access and outcomes in Florida.

.@AHIPCoverage’s Adam Beck shared a federal perspective on independent dispute resolution at FAHP CONNECT 2026, helping Florida health plans understand the evolving process, its implications and what to watch for next.

At FAHP CONNECT 2026, “Under the Dome” brought government affairs leaders together to discuss the upcoming legislative session, Florida’s gubernatorial transition and what the changing political landscape could mean for healthcare policy.

At FAHP CONNECT 2026, a panel explored practical ways to manage commercial healthcare costs and improve the member experience through better benefit design, faster prior authorizations, data sharing and AI with human oversight.

.@MarkWilsonFL, president and CEO of @FLChamber, spoke today at FAHP CONNECT 2026 on “The Business of Prosperity,” highlighting Florida’s economy, workforce needs and affordability — and healthcare’s role in building a more prosperous state.

How can AI improve healthcare while keeping people at the center of care? In FAHP CONNECT 2026’s opening keynote, Michael Rogers (@rogersma) explored how AI could identify health risks and guide treatment while protecting patient privacy and preserving the human connection.

FAHP CEO Brittney Hunt today took part in a legislative panel on health care during the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Legislative Fly-In. The panel discussion focused on how access to stable, affordable health care is essential to maintaining a strong Florida economy.

That’s a wrap on the 2025 FAHP CONNECT Annual Conference! A huge thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and every attendee who joined us this year. Your engagement, insights, and partnership made this an incredible three days. We look forward to seeing you in 2026!

Thank you to Shaun O'Neill, principal at HealthBridge, for joining us to break down how AI is reshaping the landscape of health care fraud, waste and abuse. Digital schemes are evolving fast - and so must detection. Grateful for the insights on what health plans must prepare for.