Name
16. AI vs. Payer Algorithms: Leveling the Playing Field
Description

With insurers deploying their own AI for denials and utilization management, health systems need tools that protect reimbursement and accelerate appeals. This discussion will focus on payer-facing automation, real-time denial prediction and governance strategies for disciplined AI investment. The goal is to show how AI can move from defensive to offensive in payer relations.

Speakers
Kellan Tittle, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, People Incorporated Mental Health Services
Joe Avelino, RN, BSN, MHSA, CPHQ, Chief Executive Officer, College Medical Center
Ben Gerhold, Vice President, AR Operations, Conifer
Moderated by
Rosie Talaga, Writer and Event Specialist, Becker's Healthcare
Date & Time
Monday, April 13, 2026, 10:45 AM - 11:25 AM
Location Name
Michigan 1B (East Tower - Concourse Level)
Session Type
Panel