Name
04. How to Improve Payer Relations
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Speakers
Byron Glasgow, MBA, Vice President, Finance, Temple Health
Bruce Rogen, MD, MPH, FACP, Chief Medical Officer, Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan; Chair, Cleveland Clinic Quality Alliance
Kenisha Angol, Director of Finance, Schneider Regional Medical Center
Carlos Valcarce, Vice President, Revenue Cycle Optimization, Jupiter Medical Center
Bruce Rogen, MD, MPH, FACP, Chief Medical Officer, Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan; Chair, Cleveland Clinic Quality Alliance
Kenisha Angol, Director of Finance, Schneider Regional Medical Center
Carlos Valcarce, Vice President, Revenue Cycle Optimization, Jupiter Medical Center
Description
Strong payer relationships are essential for financial stability and operational efficiency. This panel explores strategies to enhance collaboration, streamline communications, and resolve disputes. Leaders share insights on negotiation, data transparency, and partnership-building, offering practical approaches to foster trust, reduce denials, and optimize outcomes for both health systems and payers.
Location Name
Continental C (Lobby Level)
Full Address
Hilton Chicago
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
Session Type
Panel
Moderated by
Jakob Emerson, Managing Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Moderator Email Address
jemerson@beckershealthcare.com
HIT + DH + RCM: Topic Tag
IT, Technology & Innovation, Strategy