This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Paige Brogan, Principal CalAIM at Blue Shield of California. Paige discusses Medi-Cal transformation through the CalAIM initiative, emphasizing value-based care, health equity, and innovative member engagement strategies to address whole-person needs.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Dr. Adrienne Moore, SVP of Finance at Banner Health. Dr. Moore discusses her top priorities, including the shift toward value-based care, addressing industry-wide cost pressures, and leveraging innovation to create a sustainable healthcare future.

​​This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Eric Witte, Chief Operating Officer of Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Here, he shares insights on advancing value-based care strategies and the organization's commitment to improving access to care for patients from all backgrounds. Witte also discusses the challenges of recruiting staff and providers in today’s competitive healthcare landscape.

In this episode, Pleasant Radford Jr., MBA, CHIE, Health Equity Officer at UCare, discusses initiatives to improve inclusivity in healthcare, including staff training on data usage and addressing members with correct pronouns. Learn about innovative steps toward building a more equitable healthcare environment.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Dennis Hillen, Senior Vice President at Oscar Health. Here, he discusses Oscar Health's low-cost, tech-first strategy and how the organization is tailoring its services to accommodate Spanish-speaking and Latino members. Hillen also highlights strategies for driving engagement and retention, ensuring members stay connected and supported in their healthcare journey.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson speaks with Patrick Quigley, CEO of Sidecar Health. Patrick shares insights about his unconventional journey into healthcare and how Sidecar Health is revolutionizing the health insurance industry with a consumer-first approach.

Health plans face crucial decisions when it comes to managing payment accuracy. This episode dives into the pros and cons of insourcing Payment Integrity solutions. We explore how control over operations translates to flexibility and cost management in a constantly evolving healthcare landscape. Industry expert Jhana Spence, Vice President of Strategy at CERIS, offers insights for health plan leaders to optimize their insourcing strategy.

This episode is sponsored by CERIS.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Anne Groves, Market President at Arkos Health. Here, she emphasizes the importance of member engagement, ensuring individuals follow through with creating and adhering to their necessary health plans. Groves also encourages healthcare workers to stay focused on their mission, maintaining a patient-centered approach even amidst operational challenges.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Jordan Taggart, SVP of Payer & PBM Growth at Vida Health. Here, he discusses the importance of partnering with organizations that share Vida’s clinical philosophy to drive meaningful growth. Taggart also explores how Vida Health supports individuals from diverse backgrounds in achieving their weight loss goals, emphasizing personalized and inclusive care strategies.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Lukas Voss welcomes Dr. Katherine Hobbs, CEO of Author Health, to explore the evolving dynamics of payer-provider collaboration in healthcare. Dr. Hobbs shares insights on the impact of value-based care models, strategies for integrating mental health services, and overcoming barriers to data collection in behavioral health. Tune in for a forward-looking discussion on how healthcare leaders can drive greater collaboration, improve patient outcomes, and reduce costs.

This episode is sponsored by Author Health.