In this episode, Sam Melamed, CEO of NCD, and Bret Voith, Chief Strategy Officer, discuss major regulatory shifts affecting ACA and Medicare Advantage. They explore how new policies may impact health plans, enrollment trends, and the growing demand for supplemental benefits like dental and vision coverage.

In this episode, Dr. Ken Cohen, Executive Director of Translational Research at Optum Health, discusses the impact of value-based care models on patient outcomes. He shares key findings from his recent research, including how Medicare Advantage patients in value-based arrangements receive superior care and how these benefits extend to traditional Medicare patients.

In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, host Lukas Voss is joined by Aarti Karamchandani, Chief Growth Officer at MacroHealth, to discuss how payers can drive continuous improvement in the healthcare ecosystem. They explore the role of price transparency data, interoperability, and robust data analysis in optimizing workflows, improving patient outcomes, and reducing costs. Tune in for key insights on overcoming challenges and implementing effective strategies for data-driven healthcare transformation.

This episode is sponsored by MacroHealth.

 In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, host Erika Spicer Mason explores how payer organizations can leverage compliance as a strategic advantage in their digital marketing efforts. David Chai, Senior Manager of Product Marketing at Freshpaint, shares insights on key industry trends, evolving consumer expectations around data privacy, and emerging tools that can help payers stay competitive.

This episode is sponsored by Freshpaint.

Katherine Barresi, Chief Health Services Officer at Partnership HealthPlan of California, shares insights on the current sphere of healthcare and highlights efforts to improve access to care. She also discusses how rapid advancements in technology are bringing innovative solutions to healthcare.

Brian Janssen, Chief Information Officer for Medicare at WPS Health Insurance, discusses the responsible use of AI in healthcare to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. He highlights the opportunity to enhance healthcare literacy in response to events from 2024 and shares valuable advice for emerging healthcare leaders.

In this episode, Dr. Ken Cohen, Executive Director of Translational Research at Optum Health, discusses the impact of value-based care models on patient outcomes. He shares key findings from his recent research, including how Medicare Advantage patients in value-based arrangements receive superior care and how these benefits extend to traditional Medicare patients.

In this episode, Troy Shaffer, VP of Contact Center Operations at SCAN Health Plan, discusses the evolving healthcare landscape. He shares insights on leveraging technology for member engagement, balancing investments, and maintaining a personalized service approach while driving operational efficiency.

In this episode, Emily Porter, VP of External Affairs at Sidecar Health, discusses the latest executive order on price transparency, its impact on insurers and hospitals, and how Sidecar Health is using transparent pricing to empower consumers.

In this episode, Chris Wasel, President of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships at Vantage Healthcare, discusses Vantage’s 2025 initiatives, including ACO expansion, new CMS programs, and the challenges of collaboration in value-based care. Chris also shares insights on the impact of AI in healthcare and the need for long-term stability in payment models.