Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast

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In this episode, Karen Walker Johnson, interim CEO at Clever Care, discusses her career journey in healthcare, Clever Care's mission to serve vulnerable populations, and the company’s culturally tailored approach to Medicare Advantage.

In this episode, Fred Turner, CEO of Curative, shares the journey of scaling the company from a COVID-19 testing powerhouse to a disruptive force in the commercial health plan space. He discusses Curative's unique no-deductible model, the importance of early patient engagement, and the challenges of entering a highly regulated industry dominated by a few major players.

In this episode, Dr. John Kim, Chief Medical Officer for Alignment Health's West Coast Markets, discusses the significant social barriers affecting senior healthcare, including transportation, economic insecurity, and loneliness. He shares how Alignment Health is tailoring benefits and programs to meet the evolving needs of seniors, emphasizing the importance of holistic care and support.

In this episode, Ananya Banerjee, Chief Commercial Officer at Aledade, Inc., discusses the challenges of healthcare access, cost management, and physician independence, while highlighting Aledade's impact on rural communities and the future of value-based care.

Tune in for today's industry updates.

Tune in for today's industry updates.

In this episode, Dr. Robert Groves, Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer of Banner/Aetna, discusses the evolving healthcare landscape, the impact of cost pressures, and the innovative approaches Banner/Aetna is taking to improve care delivery. Discover how community-driven programs and advancements in AI are shaping the future of patient care.

In this episode, Boyd Faust, Chief Strategy Officer at GoHealth Urgent Care and newly elected member of the Urgent Care Association Board of Directors, discusses the critical role of value-based care, strategic payer partnerships, and patient engagement in the evolving urgent care landscape.

This episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast dives into the future of in-home care with Joseph Buchanan, SVP of Clinical Network at Matrix Medical Network, about how they prioritize high-quality care delivery in patients' homes. They discuss the importance of a clinician-led approach to in-home assessments and how it improves access, patient experience, and health equity for payers.This episode is sponsored by Matrix Medical Network.