2025 NADP CONSORTIUM

Navigating Dental Access, Provider Networks, and Regulatory Compliance Nationwide

Following the success of our pilot program last year, the NADP Consortium is back for 2025! This year’s consortium topic, as selected by NADP members at CONVERGE, is Navigating Dental Access, Provider Networks, and Regulatory Compliance Nationwide. This collaborative program will tackle the most pressing industry challenges—from network access and provider relationships to regulatory compliance and emerging trends.

Who Can Participate?

  • NADP Dental Plan / full-voting member companies
  • Consortium Sponsors
    • More information on sponsorships coming soon.

Why Should Your Company Attend?

  • Exclusive Access to Six In-Depth Sessions – Covering critical topics like network leasing, provider accuracy, and compliance.
  • Tangible Takeaways – Walk away with actionable documents that, based on your feedback, could include model documents, best practices, and checklists to implement immediately.
  • Live Collaboration with Experts – Join industry peers and thought leaders to discuss, strategize, and problem-solve in real time.
  • An Exclusive In-Person Workshop – Taking place immediately after CONVERGE 2025 in California on September 18 (limited seating).

2025 Consortium Schedule & Topics

Session 1: April 23, 2025 | 1:00–2:30 PM CT

Topic: Consortium Kickoff

Reviewing key external market trends and outlining our Consortium goals.

Recommended Job Areas: All areas


Session 2: May 13, 2025 | 1:00–3:00 PM CT

Topic: Network Leasing & Stacking

Exploring plan pain points and collaboratively addressing industry challenges related to network leasing and stacking.

Recommended Job Areas: Provider Network, Network Analytics, Leasing Partner Oversight


Session 3: June 17, 2025 | 1:00–3:00 PM CT

Topic: Provider Data Management

Covering creative strategies to maintain accurate provider directories and a single "source of truth" for provider data.

Recommended Job Areas: Provider Network, Provider Data / Infrastructure


Session 4: July 23, 2025 | 1:00–3:00 PM CT

Topic: Plan / Provider Collaboration

Best practices for working with and managing network providers, including gold carding, tiering and steerage, contracting with analytics, quality measures, and value-based care.

Recommended Job Areas: Provider Network, Network Analytics, Value-Based Care, Utilization Management


Session 5: August 12, 2025 | 1:00–3:00 PM CT

Topic: Provider Topics of Tomorrow

A look at emerging trends such as minimally invasive care, interdisciplinary care teams, mid-level dental providers, and clinical advancements like saliva testing.

Recommended Job Areas: Provider Network, Product, Clinical


Session 6: September 18, 2025 | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM PT

CONVERGE In-Person Workshop

Location:  Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

Collaborating with industry experts to develop model documents and best practices that can be implemented across dental plans.

Recommended Job Areas: All areas

 

 

2025 Participating Companies

Aetna
Ameritas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Careington International
Cigna
Delta Dental of Iowa
Delta Dental of Missouri
Delta Dental of Washington
DenteMax
GEHA
Guardian Life
Health Resources, Inc.
HealthPartners
Humana
LIBERTY DENTAL
Lincoln Financial
MetLife
Mutual of Omaha
Principal
Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America
SunLife
UHC
United Concordia Dental

Don't see your company's name on the list? 


What Your Company Will Gain from Participation

  • A Competitive Edge: Understand key industry shifts before they impact your business.
  • Proven Strategies: Take away real solutions for improving provider networks and regulatory compliance.
  • Valuable Industry Connections: Work alongside top dental plan professionals to drive meaningful change.

Pricing

The participation fee is $5,000 per company. This includes unlimited seating for all virtual sessions for each company. There will be limited seating for the in-person workshop on Sept. 18 due to meeting room space.

The Future of Dental Networks and access Starts Here. Join the conversation and contribute to the solution.

Questions? Contact us at consortia@nadp.org.

Meet Your 2025 Consortium Facilitator: HealthScape Advisors

This year’s consortium will be led by HealthScape Advisors, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in healthcare and insurance. HealthScape brings deep industry expertise and a proven track record of helping dental plans navigate complex market changes, optimize performance, and enhance their strategic positioning.

NEW for 2025: Consortium Session Sponsorships Available!

Are you looking to elevate your brand and engage with key industry decision-makers? Sponsorship opportunities are now available!