Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast

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The Becker's Payer Issues Podcast is the must-listen podcast exclusively created for health insurance executives. Two new 15-minute episodes are released weekly with the leaders who shape health insurance in America and the cost of care, policy and regula

  1. 1H AGO

    Eric C. Hunter, President and CEO of CareOregon

    In this episode, Eric C. Hunter, President and CEO of CareOregon, discusses how the organization is aligning with providers to improve quality and performance while managing cost pressures. He shares insights on leveraging AI, navigating regulatory challenges, and creating sustainable solutions for Medicaid and community health.

    12 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Where Payer Strategy Meets Execution With Benefitbay CEO Brandy Thompson

    In this episode, Brandy Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of Benefitbay, shares where payer strategy continues to fall short in execution, what investments could reshape health plans, and how reducing administrative complexity can improve margins and access to care.

    10 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Rob Andrews on Employer Led Health Care Reform and the Future of Health Plans

    In this episode, Rob Andrews, Chief Executive Officer of the Health Transformation Alliance, discusses how employers and providers can work more closely to improve value, reduce middleman costs, and drive better outcomes. He shares perspectives on payer competition, transparency, GLP 1 cost pressures, and how technology and personalized medicine may reshape health plans in the years ahead.

    12 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Melanie Fernando on Expanding Women’s Health Access at Aetna Better Health of Illinois

    In this episode, Melanie Fernando, President and CEO of Aetna Better Health of Illinois, discusses launching a virtual menopause partnership to close gaps in Medicaid women’s health, improve member engagement, and drive better outcomes through tailored, community based solutions.

    20 min

  5. 3D AGO

    Advancing Value-Based Care at Humana with Alex Ding, MD

    In this episode, Alex Ding, MD, Enterprise Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Humana, discusses the findings from Humana’s latest Value-Based Care Report, including lower hospital admissions and emergency department visits among Medicare Advantage members in value based arrangements. He shares how deeper primary care continuity, stronger payer provider alignment, and reduced administrative burden are key to scaling sustainable, outcomes driven care. Learn more here: https://humana.com/vbc

    16 min

  6. 5D AGO

    From Detection to Prevention: AI’s Role in Payment Integrity

    In this episode, Steve Sutherland, Senior Vice President of Information Systems at CERIS, shares how AI and machine learning are reshaping payment integrity across the full claims lifecycle. He discusses the shift toward prepayment solutions, the importance of governance and data quality, and how leaders can balance automation with accuracy, fairness, and trust. This episode is spon sponsored by CERIS.

    10 min

  7. 6D AGO

    Affordability and the Role of Regional Nonprofit Health Plans at Point32Health with Patrick Gilligan

    In this episode, Patrick Gilligan, President and CEO of Point32Health, shares how the New England based nonprofit is confronting rising medical and pharmacy costs while staying focused on members and employers as its true shareholders. He discusses the affordability crisis, aligning incentives with providers, and why redesigning care around the patient experience is essential to lowering costs and improving outcomes.

    16 min

  8. FEB 12

    Transforming Healthcare Affordability at Ascendiun with Paul Markovich

    In this episode, Paul Markovich, President and CEO of Ascendiun, discusses his testimony before Congress, the push to eliminate PBM spread pricing and rebates, and why he believes the healthcare industry must confront its cost problem head on. He also shares how Ascendiun’s new structure, digital health record ambitions, and unbundled PBM model aim to build a system that is sustainably affordable and worthy of patients and families.

    27 min
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The Becker's Payer Issues Podcast is the must-listen podcast exclusively created for health insurance executives. Two new 15-minute episodes are released weekly with the leaders who shape health insurance in America and the cost of care, policy and regula

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  • Creator
    Becker's Healthcare
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    299
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast
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