Name
B. Building Stronger Health Plan-Provider Partnerships
Date & Time
Monday, November 2, 2026, 3:15 PM - 3:55 PM
Speakers
Elizabeth Benz, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Government Relations, Network Health Plan
Chris O'Donnell, Vice President, Provider Network Innovation and Strategy, Lifetime Healthcare Companies
Uche Olekanma, MD, MBA, Vice President, Clinical Operations, Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona
Jennifer Eisberg, Vice President, Network Market Enablement, Aetna
Chris O'Donnell, Vice President, Provider Network Innovation and Strategy, Lifetime Healthcare Companies
Uche Olekanma, MD, MBA, Vice President, Clinical Operations, Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona
Jennifer Eisberg, Vice President, Network Market Enablement, Aetna
Description
Stronger collaboration between health plans and providers is essential to improving outcomes and controlling cost. This panel explores how organizations are building more effective partnerships through aligned incentives, shared data, and joint care strategies. Leaders discuss practical approaches to reduce friction, enhance performance, and create lasting value for members and patients alike.
Location Name
Montreux 1
Full Address
Swissotel Chicago
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Keynote Panel
Fall Payer: Topic Tags
Partnerships, Commercial Payers, Provider Owned Health Plans