CAHP Annual Conference 2026
A conference for California health plan professionals addressing state regulatory changes and policy priorities.
JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Desert, CA
- Dates
- October 19–21, 2026
- Venue
- JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Desert, CA
- Attendance
- 1,000+ professionals
TL;DR
- CAHP's 40th Annual Conference runs October 19–21, 2026 at JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert, California.
- Over 1,000 health care professionals attend to explore California's evolving regulatory landscape and budget pressures.
- Sessions address state budget constraints, Medi-Cal delivery reforms, Covered California premium dynamics, prior authorization policies, benefit mandates, and pharmaceutical cost management.
About
The California Association of Health Plans Annual Conference is the flagship gathering for health plan executives and health care leaders navigating state policy changes. The 2026 edition arrives as California faces acute budget pressures, sweeping Medi-Cal reforms, and sustained tensions over drug costs and coverage mandates.
Who you'll find in the room
Health plan executives and professionals
Leaders and staff from California health plans addressing regulatory and policy challenges.
Health care system administrators
Administrators from health systems working with California health plans on coverage and operational issues.
Venue & travel
Venue
JW Marriott Desert Springs,Questions people ask
8 answeredOctober 19–21, 2026 at JW Marriott Desert Springs.
JW Marriott Desert Springs in Palm Desert, California.
Over 1,000 health care professionals attend.
Health plan executives, professionals, and health care system administrators from California attend.
The 2026 conference focuses on California's state budget situation, Medi-Cal delivery reforms, Covered California premiums, prior authorization policies, benefit mandates, and pharmaceutical costs.
Attendance depends on your role in California's health care system. If you work in health plan leadership or health care administration in the state, the conference provides direct access to peers navigating the same regulatory and budget challenges. The organizer does not publish ROI data, so value depends on your network and learning priorities.
Business casual to business formal is standard for health care industry conferences. The organizer has not published a specific dress code, so business professional attire is the safe choice for sessions and networking events.
Attendees include health plan executives, compliance officers, medical directors, network directors, provider relations managers, and administrators from health systems contracted with California health plans.
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