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In this episode, Chronis Manolis, Senior Vice President, Pharmacy and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UPMC Health Plan, shares his perspective on the evolving pharmacy and drug access landscape. He discusses the challenges surrounding rising drug costs, GLP-1 medications, and the future of pharmacy benefit management in a complex healthcare environment.

In this episode, Laura Dyrda speaks with Joanne McFall, Market President of Keystone First and AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania. Joanne shares her insights on post-pandemic Medicaid unwinding, rising healthcare costs, and the role of managed care in addressing social factors like housing and food insecurity to improve health outcomes.

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In this episode, Joe Glinka, Director of PA HealthChoices at Highmark Whole Care, delves into the complexities of managing Medicaid in Pennsylvania, addressing issues like rising healthcare costs, the impact of social determinants on health, and the innovative community initiatives Highmark is undertaking to support vulnerable populations.

 In this episode, Dr. Lisa Saul, UnitedHealthcare’s National Medical Director of Maternal Child Health, discusses the key findings from the 2024 Maternal and Infant Health Disparities Data Brief. Dr. Saul highlights persistent disparities in health outcomes and shares how UnitedHealthcare is working to improve maternal and infant care through community engagement and collaborative efforts.

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.

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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.

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In this episode, Dr. Tommy Ibrahim, President and CEO of Sanford Health Plan, discusses his journey from clinical practice to leading a health plan, the challenges and opportunities in rural healthcare, and his strategies for driving growth and innovation in a rapidly evolving industry.