Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast

Becker's Healthcare
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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. 16H AGO

    Steve Tringale, President of Mass General Brigham Health Plan

    In this episode, Steve Tringale, President of Mass General Brigham Health Plan, shares how the organization is expanding its product portfolio, entering the dual eligible market, and investing in integrated digital care management to better support members across all stages of life.

    20 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Breaking Free from Legacy: Modernizing Health Plans with AI and BPaaS

    In this episode, Kevin Adams, CEO of HealthEdge, discusses how health plans can overcome legacy technology challenges through modernization, business process as a service (BPaaS), and AI-driven efficiency. He shares insights on building stronger operational foundations and how next-generation automation is reshaping payer operations.  This episide is sponsored by HealthEdge.

    25 min

  3. 6D AGO

    How Payers are Preparing for 2026 and Beyond

    In this episode, Rick Harbit of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and Bob Tavernier of Quest Analytics discuss how payers are navigating financial pressures, advancing network adequacy 2.0, and using data and network intelligence to drive long-term success.  This episode is sponsored by Quest Analytics.

    15 min

  4. NOV 10

    How AI is Transforming the Payer Strategy

    Dr. Meera Atkins, Chief Medical Officer at Lyric.ai, shares how clinically informed AI can transform payment accuracy from a reactive process to a proactive, transparent partnership. She discusses the importance of trust, clinical validation, and equity in advancing value-based care and reducing administrative friction across the healthcare ecosystem. This episode is sponsored by Lyric.ai.

    10 min

  5. NOV 7

    From Data to Dollars: Strategies to Curb Rising Healthcare Costs

    In this episode, Marcy Tatsch, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Truven by Merative, shares insights into how employers and health plans can use data analytics to lower costs, improve outcomes, and design smarter benefit strategies in a challenging healthcare landscape. This episode is sponsored by Merative.

    18 min

  6. NOV 4

    The Future of Integrated Care, and What Leaders Need to Do Now to Achieve This at Scale

    In this episode, Shana Hoffman, President and CEO of Lucet, shares why behavioral health is the key to transforming patient outcomes and reducing costs. She discusses how Lucet is breaking down fragmentation, scaling integrated care, and achieving measurable results for patients and health plans.  This episode is sponsored by Lucet.

    16 min

  7. OCT 30

    Leveraging AI and Digital Transformation to Improve Medicare Advantage with Vinay Kulkarni

    In this episode, Vinay Kulkarni, Chief Information Officer at SCAN Group, discusses how AI, automation, and digital tools are transforming Medicare Advantage. He explains how these technologies improve care coordination, reduce administrative burden, and personalize care for seniors while maintaining high-quality, empathetic member experiences.

    11 min

  8. OCT 29

    Reimagining Access: Aligning Technology, Strategy and the Member Experience

    In this episode of Payer Issues, Rachel French, Chief Strategy and Partnerships Officer at MD Live by Evernorth, discusses the impact of point solution fatigue on the member experience, and how MD Live is redefining access with care that's connected, personalized, and provider-guided. This episode is sponsored by MD Live by Evernorth.

    11 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    299
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast
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