Session Details
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Name
C. Winning Member Trust: New Playbooks for Engagement, Transparency, and Lasting Loyalty
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Dennis Depenbusch, Director, New Ventures Initiative, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.
- Erin Weber, Chief Policy and Research Officer, CAQH
- Jay Sivasailam, Vice President, Healthcare Strategy, Data Axle
- Kevin Knight, Chief Marketing Officer, Sidecar Health
- Thomas Friedman, Executive Administrator, North Carolina State Health Plan
Description
Member trust is becoming a defining competitive advantage for health plans. This panel explores new playbooks for engagement, transparency, and loyalty, from clearer communication and digital access to personalized support. Leaders discuss how building trust improves retention, satisfaction, and long-term performance in an increasingly consumer-driven health insurance landscape.



