Name
01. Future-Proofing Health Plans for the Next Era of Growth
Date & Time
Monday, November 2, 2026, 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Speakers
Jason Aldous, MBA, Director of Strategy & Business Planning, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont
Michael Ellis, Vice President, Corporate Development, Blue Shield of California
Tiffany Kobashigawa, MBA, Director, Strategy Sales and Service, LA Care Health Plan
Vic Tandon, Director, Health Innovation Strategy, Stellarus
Anika Winters, Enterprise Clinical Strategy and Operations Managing Director, The Cigna Group
Michael Ellis, Vice President, Corporate Development, Blue Shield of California
Tiffany Kobashigawa, MBA, Director, Strategy Sales and Service, LA Care Health Plan
Vic Tandon, Director, Health Innovation Strategy, Stellarus
Anika Winters, Enterprise Clinical Strategy and Operations Managing Director, The Cigna Group
Description
Health plans face rapid change as regulation, competition, and consumer expectations evolve. This panel explores how payers are future-proofing for the next era of growth through product innovation, technology investment, value-based models, and operational agility. Leaders share strategies to stay competitive, manage risk, and scale sustainably in an increasingly complex healthcare market.
Session Type
Panel
Fall Payer: Topic Tags
Strategic Planning, Leadership, Commercial Payers