Name
04. Payer Friction Playbook: Tactics to Move the Needle
Date & Time
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Speakers
John Mallia, Interim Chief Financial Officer , Lee Health
Arthur Gianelli, MBA, MPH, FACHE, President and Chief Transformation Officer , One Brooklyn Health
Naveen Mehrotra, MD, MPH, President, Medical Staff , St Peter's University Hospital
John Mallia Arthur Gianelli Naveen Mehrotra
Description

Payer friction continues to slow growth and strain margins. This panel offers a practical playbook for tackling challenges such as denials, prior authorization, and rate pressure. Leaders share tactics that move the needle, from data-driven negotiations and contract management to operational fixes that reduce friction and protect revenue.

Location Name
Grand MN (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel