Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Brad Riley, VP of Clinical Delivery at Longevity Health Plan. Here, he discusses how leveraging robust data sets can drive operational efficiency and improve decision-making. Riley also explores the challenges and limitations of generative AI technology in healthcare, emphasizing the need for cautious and informed adoption.

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This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Krischa Winright, President of Medicare Advantage at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Here, she discusses sustainable solutions for seniors on Medicare, focusing on providing seamless access to healthcare. Winright also examines market shifts in the post-COVID era and highlights the importance of strengthening partnerships with providers to enhance care delivery and outcomes.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Mihir Kamdar, Chief Medical Officer at Tuesday Health. Here, he addresses the challenges of member experience that contribute to high healthcare costs and shares how his team is working to intervene earlier, reducing the need for costly end-of-life care. Kamdar also highlights strategies for improving patient engagement to create more proactive and supportive care solutions.

In this episode, Dr. Edward Juhn, Chief Quality Officer at Inland Empire Health Plan, shares how IEHP is tackling challenges within the Medicaid system through innovative technology, AI-driven solutions, and community-focused initiatives. Discover how IEHP is addressing provider shortages, advancing care quality, and fostering future healthcare leaders to better serve their vulnerable populations.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Scott D. Schweiger, VP of The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic. Here, he explores strategies for enhancing member engagement, encouraging patients to seek necessary care, and connecting them with programs tailored to their needs. Schweiger also discusses cost-reduction strategies aimed at making healthcare more accessible and affordable for patients.

In this episode, Dr. Yolanda Lawson, Executive Medical Director for Maternal and Infant Health at Health Care Service Corporation, discusses innovative strategies to improve maternal and infant outcomes across diverse communities. From predictive data models to community-driven initiatives like Special Beginnings, Dr. Lawson highlights how HCSE is addressing disparities, leveraging technology, and fostering partnerships to create impactful change.

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, host Jakob Emerson is joined by Gianni Aiello, VP of Product at Verifiable, to explore the evolving landscape of network compliance in healthcare. They discuss the core components of successful compliance programs, barriers to effective implementation, and the role of digital transformation in addressing regulatory challenges.This episode is sponsored by Verifiable.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Abdou Bah, SVP of Medical Management and Chief Health Equity Officer at Emblem Health. Here, he discusses strategies for controlling and managing ongoing healthcare costs while addressing the invisible barriers that prevent patients from accessing the care they need. Bah highlights the importance of equity-focused solutions to improve patient outcomes and reduce disparities in healthcare.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 Fall Payer Issues Roundtable, features Mitchell Gorodokin, VP of Business Development at Certify. Here, he shares strategies for enhancing workflow efficiency and offers advice for leaders on growing their businesses by improving existing systems and processes. Gorodokin also addresses the challenges of navigating changing compliance regulations across jurisdictions and explains how Certify effectively manages these complexities.