Name
03. Data to Decisions: How Payer Research Teams Are Shaping the Future of Care
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 8:30 AM - 9:10 AM
Speakers
Jennifer Kowalski, Vice President, Elevance Health Public Policy Institute
Hasan Shanawani, MD, MPH, FCCP, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey
Deborah Hammond, MD, Vice President and Medical Director, Healthfirst
Hasan Shanawani, MD, MPH, FCCP, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey
Deborah Hammond, MD, Vice President and Medical Director, Healthfirst
Description
Payer research teams are turning data into strategic insight that shapes care delivery and performance. This panel explores how analytics, real-world evidence, and member data are informing decisions across product design, care management, and policy. Leaders discuss how research-driven decision-making improves outcomes, controls cost, and guides the future of healthcare.
Session Type
Panel
Fall Payer: Topic Tags
Strategic Planning, Leadership, Commercial Payers