Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Dr. Saria Saccocio, Chief Medical Officer at Essence Healthcare
Nov 23, 2025
Dr. Saria Saccoccio, Chief Medical Officer at Essence Healthcare, shares insights from her extensive background in family medicine and health plan quality. She discusses how effective provider partnerships and real-time data enhance Medicare Advantage performance. Saccoccio emphasizes the importance of addressing social determinants of health and the impact of member feedback on benefit design. With a focus on continuous improvement, she reflects on the evolving standards of care and advocates for a member-centered approach to enhance enrollment and satisfaction.
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Data + Provider Alignment Drives Star Success
- Strong provider partnerships and real-time data are central to achieving high STAR ratings.
- Integrating quality, medications, outcomes and operations produces consistent high performance.
Coordinate Outreach With Providers
- Coordinate outreach with provider messages to avoid duplication and increase member trust.
- Use personalized and systematic communication to close gaps in care effectively.
Rising Cut Points Require Continuous Improvement
- Star cut points shift as plans and peers improve, requiring continuous evolution.
- Constant improvement is positive because it raises care standards for members.