Name
A. Inside the Startup Payer Playbook, and What It Means for Incumbents
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
Speakers
Meredith Duncan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Texicare
Jonathan Baran, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Self Fund Health
Mary Benson, Growth Strategy Director, Blue Cross of Idaho
Ben Lerer, Chief Executive Officer, Longevity Health Plan
Description

Inside the Startup Payer Playbook, and What It Means for Incumbents explores how emerging health insurers are disrupting traditional models. This panel examines innovative plan design, technology adoption, risk management, and member engagement strategies- showing how incumbents can learn from startups to stay competitive, drive efficiency, and improve patient experience in a rapidly evolving market.

Location Name
St. Gallen 1
Full Address
Swissotel Chicago
323 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel