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IAC 14th Annual Conference
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Risk & Resilience: Lessons from High-Performing Behavioral Health Organizations
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
This 75-minute moderated panel will bring together executive, legal, and risk advisory perspectives to explore what “high performance” looks like for behavioral health organizations in today’s oversight environment. As funding scrutiny intensifies and expectations evolve, it’s no longer enough to deliver strong outcomes; organizations increasingly carry the burden of proof to demonstrate sound governance, effective internal controls, and that they are responsible stewards of federal and state funds. Panelists will discuss practical ways high-performing providers are strengthening accountability (from board oversight to operational controls), preparing for heightened federal and state attention, and building resilience while navigating uncertainty in the funding landscape. Attendees will leave with peer-tested strategies they can adapt to their own organizations to sustain performance, manage risk, and stay audit-ready.
 
Learning Objectives:
·        Identify governance, accountability, and internal control practices that distinguish high-performing behavioral health organizations in today’s heightened oversight environment.
·        Translate real-world lessons into practical steps for improving oversight and resilience.
·        Understand how risk advisory functions (e.g., internal audit) can serve as strategic partners in transformation.
Speakers
avatar for Patrick Yu

Patrick Yu

CPA, Principal, National and New York Leader – Behavioral Health Services, Baker Tilly
Patrick is the New York metro area market leader. He also leads the firm’s behavioral health practice and serves as the New York metro area’s healthcare and not-for-profit industry leader. He has more than 30 years of experience in providing audit, accounting and consulting services... Read More →
avatar for Josh Scher

Josh Scher

CFO & COO, Birch Family Services
Josh is Chief Financial and Operating Officer at Birch Family Services. He oversees accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, financial planning and analysis, and information technology. His previous experience includes serving as chief financial officer of Saint... Read More →
avatar for Rachel Fernbach, Esq

Rachel Fernbach, Esq

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP
Rachel A. Fernbach is a partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP, where she serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Not-For-Profit practice group.  Ms. Fernbach concentrates her practice in the area of not-for-profit law and health care law with a specialty in psychiatry and other mental... Read More →
avatar for Adrienne Larmett, CRA, MBA

Adrienne Larmett, CRA, MBA

Principal, Risk Advisory, Baker Tilly
Adrienne is a principal in Baker Tilly’s risk advisory practice, with more than 15 years of professional consulting experience. Adrienne specializes in providing services to higher education and research institutions, working with clients to provide guidance in the areas of internal... Read More →
Thursday June 11, 2026 9:45am - 11:00am EDT

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