Name
02. How Payers Are Managing Industry Volatility to Stay Agile
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Speakers
Jennifer Callahan, President and Chief Operating Officer, Atrio Health Plans
Jaja Okigwe, President and Chief Executive Officer, First Choice Health
Mark El-Tawil, Chief Administration and Finance Executive, Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona
Jaja Okigwe, President and Chief Executive Officer, First Choice Health
Mark El-Tawil, Chief Administration and Finance Executive, Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona
Description
Volatility from regulation, market shifts, and rising costs is testing payer agility. This panel explores how health plans are staying flexible through scenario planning, operating model redesign, and disciplined execution. Leaders share strategies to manage uncertainty, respond quickly to change, and maintain performance while positioning organizations for growth in an unpredictable healthcare environment.
Session Type
Panel
Fall Payer: Topic Tags
Strategic Planning, CMS / Medicare Advantage, Commercial Payers