In this episode, Vinay Kulkarni, Chief Information Officer at SCAN Group, discusses how AI, automation, and digital tools are transforming Medicare Advantage. He explains how these technologies improve care coordination, reduce administrative burden, and personalize care for seniors while maintaining…
Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast
In this episode of Payer Issues, Rachel French, Chief Strategy and Partnerships Officer at MD Live by Evernorth, discusses the impact of point solution fatigue on the member experience, and how MD Live is redefining access with care that’s connected,…
This episode features Dave Raccagni, Vice President of Innovation, Market Insights, and Communications at Cigna Healthcare, Dental & Vision. He discusses Cigna Dental’s partnership with Paytient to expand flexible, no-interest dental payment options for 13 million members, how the program improves preventive…
On this episode, Mark Grippi, President of AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio Market joins the podcast to discuss opening dialogue with members to improve care, the role of health risk assessments, and overcoming digital fatigue in healthcare.
This episode features Dr. Richard Celko, Chief Dental Officer at UPMC Health Plan who discusses challenges with access to dental care in rural areas, strategies for addressing community needs, and insights on current events shaping the dental industry.
This episode features Heather Tamborino, CFO at EmblemHealth, who discusses the company’s $2 million investment in food security across New York City. She shares how EmblemHealth’s neighborhood care centers are addressing food insecurity, connecting social and medical care, and redefining…
This episode features Richard Greene, President of Clever Care Health Plan, discussing how the organization is growing through a unique model that combines Eastern and Western medicine, invests in culturally tailored community centers, and builds sustainable relationships with providers and…
This episode features Colleen Briggs, President of the Blue Cross NC Foundation and Vice President of Corporate Responsibility at Blue Cross NC. She discusses the Feed Your Health initiative, how food-based interventions are improving outcomes for members with diabetes, and…
In this episode, Michael Carson, President and CEO of Wellcare, a Centene company, shares how his diverse career and mission-driven approach shape Wellcare’s Medicare strategy. He highlights the unique needs of dual eligible members, the importance of integrated care, and…
In this episode, Dan Kueter, CEO of UnitedHealthcare’s Employer & Individual business, talks about new tools like the UHC Store, the impact of AI on healthcare navigation, and how employers and members are adapting to rising costs and evolving therapies.