Name
B. 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
Mark El-Tawil, Chief Administration and Finance Executive, Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona
Crissy Turino, MPH, MBA, Chief Operating Officer, CountyCare
Mark El-Tawil, Chief Administration and Finance Executive, Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona
Crissy Turino, MPH, MBA, Chief Operating Officer, CountyCare
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.
Location Name
St. Gallen 2
Full Address
Swissotel Chicago
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel
Fall Payer: Topic Tags
Strategic Planning, CMS / Medicare Advantage, Commercial Payers