West Virginia Social Care Summit

 April  29, 2026
9:30am-4:30pm
 Holiday Inn & Suites Charleston West 
         400 2nd Avenue SW, Charleston, WV 25303

Join us for a dynamic regional gathering of social care leaders, innovators, and practitioners at the Findhelp State Social Care Summit in Charleston. This event brings together healthcare organizations, community-based providers, government agencies, technology partners, and others to explore the future of connected care in our region.

Key topics shaping the West Virginia landscape:

  • Collaborate Across Sectors | Learn how counties, health plans, and providers are advancing shared accountability and collective impact through aligned goals and funding models.

  • Advance Interoperability | Discover new approaches to integrating systems and data to streamline referrals, reporting, and care coordination.

  • Shape the Future of Community Engagement | Participate in discussions on how government and community leaders can work together to drive local solutions that meet the states most pressing needs.

  • Join a Growing Network | Be part of a movement to 
    build a unified, connected social care ecosystem that empowers organizations and residents alike.

This Summit is designed to provide actionable best practices, real-world success stories, and opportunities to collaborate with peers who are driving change across the region. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, community-based organization, policymaker, or social care innovator, this event offers a unique chance to connect, learn, and lead together.

Agenda

Time
Details
9:30 AM

Breakfast & Welcome Gathering

Grab breakfast, connect with peers, and settle in for the day.

10:00 AM

Welcome Remarks

Kick off the day with a warm welcome, quick introductions, and a chance to meet fellow attendees.

10:15 AM

Medicaid as a Catalyst: Driving Statewide Social Care Transformation

West Virginia Medicaid is playing a critical role in shaping a more coordinated, person-centered system of care. In this keynote, hear how state priorities, policy direction, and partnerships are advancing integration between healthcare and social services to improve outcomes for West Virginians.

Christy Donohue
Christy Donohue
West Virginia Dept. Of Human Services
10:45 AM

Coffee Break

11:00 AM

West Virginia's Connected Future: A Vision for Integrated Social Care

Join this session to explore the social care landscape in West Virginia and envision a future where technology, collaboration, and shared purpose drive equitable access to vital resources. This session will set the stage for our vision in the state, highlighting the power of a connected ecosystem to transform communities.

Carla Nelson-2
Carla Nelson
Findhelp
12:00 PM

Lunch

12:45 PM

From Policy to Practice: Perspectives from Across West Virginia

As statewide initiatives take shape, providers and Managed Care Organizations are at the forefront of implementation. In this panel, healthcare organizations and Managed Care Organizations will share how they are navigating challenges, aligning with state priorities, and leveraging tools like Findhelp to improve coordination, streamline referrals, and deliver more effective care at the local level.

Moderated by Richard Grooms
Mirrandia Young
Mirrandia Young
WVU Medicine
Rory Chapman
Rory Chapman
Marshall Health
Katie Lanham
Katie Lanham
Vandalia Health
Debra Boyd
Debra Boyd
WV Primary Care Association
1:30 PM

Beyond Help Me Grow: Scaling WV Connections Across Systems

West Virginia is revolutionizing its early childhood and public health landscape by scaling the WV Connections platform across fragmented systems. See how a centralized hub for home visiting and pediatric care leverages technology while honoring relationship-based practices in rural communities. Gain insights into adapting existing referral frameworks to support diverse initiatives like WISEWOMAN and Oral Health without reinventing the wheel."

LeeAnn Blakenship
LeeAnn Blakenship
West Virginia Dept. of Health
2:15 PM

Coffee Break

2:30 PM

Building Connected Communities: Partnering for Impact in Social Care

Findhelp Senior Customer Success Manager, Marc Coppedge, leads this interactive session with an innovative approach to connecting residents with essential programs across West Virginia including Kanawa, Berkeley, Wood, Caball and Raleigh counties. Marc will demonstrate how to use personalized search folders to engage with local partners, discover new community resources, and streamline collaboration across social care networks.

Marc Coppedge, Findhelp
Marc Coppedge
Findhelp
3:15 PM

Closing Remarks

3:30 PM

Happy Hour

Close out the day with drinks, bites, and informal networking at Los Agaves.

Learn more about Findhelp

Findhelp is the leading social care platform, powering a connected safety net. We enable health systems, governments, payers, and more to identify social needs, coordinate services, and manage benefits enrollment through a unified digital infrastructure. Our technology provides a smarter, faster, and more efficient way to deliver social care—at scale.

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