Examining California SB 386 from the Payment Industry Perspective

This session is a joint presentation from payment industry leaders, ECHO and Zelis, that will examine California SB 386, which took effect April 1, 2026. The speakers will provide the federal regulatory and California legislative context on using virtual credit cards for provider reimbursement, and will share how each organization partnered with dental plans to continue to deliver compliant payment solutions at scale. The discussion will also highlight lessons learned and future priorities to enhance the dental provider's payment experience.

Matthew Albright 

Chief Legislative Affairs Officer 

Zelis

Matthew Albright has over 20 years of regulatory, political and public affairs experience at the local, state and federal levels. He has tracked and reported on legislation and policy as the Chief Legislative Affairs Officer for Zelis since the company’s inception in 2016. Prior to joining Zelis, Matthew worked at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) where he played a primary role in drafting the HIPAA Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and Remittance Advice standards and operating rules regulations. Before CMS, he wrote regulations for Washington state’s Health Care Authority (HCA). Albright’s writings on ethics, policy and legislation have appeared in multiple industry and consumer publications.  Art imitates life: Matthew was an extra on House of Cards for three seasons.

Manny Rodriguez

Vice President of Payer Sales

ECHO Health, Inc.

Manny Rodriguez serves as Vice President of Payer Sales at ECHO Health, Inc., where he leads strategic growth initiatives and works with health and dental plans to modernize payment operations. With more than a decade of experience in healthcare technology and SaaS solutions, he has helped commercial and government payers improve member and provider experiences through payment transformation, communications strategies, regulatory alignment, and digital engagement. Before joining ECHO, Manny held leadership roles focused on product strategy and partnerships, helping organizations streamline operations and align technology investments with business goals. He is known for his practical understanding of the healthcare landscape and his ability to connect payer needs with scalable, results-driven solutions.