Full Speaker Lineup

Learn about all of the speakers joining us at Becker's Payer Issues Roundtable as well as the session they are speaking on!

Full NameJob TitleCompanySpeaking At
Faris AhmadSenior Medical Director and Associate Chief Medical Officer, Physician Success and Network OptimizationBlue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganA. Enhancing Payer-Provider Collaboration for Better Outcomes
Yousuf AhmadChief Executive OfficerAssureCareA. Data, AI, and Analytics: Revamping Health Plans for the Digital Age
Tom AllenExecutive Medical Director, Behavioral HealthBlue Cross and Blue Shield PlansB. Telehealth and Behavioral Health Evolution: Smart Approaches and Market Trends
Curtis AndersVice President, Provider Networks and ContractingBlueCross BlueShield LouisianaB. Health Plan Growth & Innovation: The Next 5 Years
Stephen AndersonVice President, Provider Contracting and Network AdministrationBlueCross BlueShield MichiganA. The Role of Consumerism in Shaping the Payment Landscape
Jennifer AtkinsVice President and Chief Network OfficerBCBS of Kansas CityB. The Unique Positioning of BCBS Plans to Drive Provider Partnerships
Abdou BahSenior Vice President, Medical Management and Chief Health Equity OfficerEmblemHealthB. Advancing Health Equity: Progressive Approaches and Tangible Outcomes
Ananya BanerjeeChief Commercial OfficerAledadeA. Keynote Panel - Envisioning Value-Based Care: Trends and Strategies for the Future
Xavier BarnesHead of Provider NetworkTaro HealthB. Telehealth and Behavioral Health Evolution: Smart Approaches and Market Trends
Elizabeth BenzVice President, Quality and Clinical IntegrationNetwork HealthB. Advancing Health Equity: Progressive Approaches and Tangible Outcomes
Brian BerkowitzChief Strategy OfficerLyricA. Keynote Panel - Health Plan Growth: Emerging Trends and Expansion Opportunities
Catherine BrislandSenior Medical DirectorUPMC Health PlanA. Shaping the Future: Evolving Prior Authorization in 2024 and Beyond
A. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Critical Issues for Health Plan Leaders
Jim BrownVice President, Strategy and Operations - Western PA and WVHighmark HealthB. The Unique Positioning of BCBS Plans to Drive Provider Partnerships
Chris BurnettAssociate Vice President, Clinical Strategy and InnovationAetnaA. Shaping the Future: Evolving Prior Authorization in 2024 and Beyond
Jennifer CallahanChief Operating OfficerAtrio Health PlansA. Big Trends for Medicare Advantage and How to Sustain Growth
Sean CavanaughChief Policy OfficerAledadeA. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Critical Issues for Health Plan Leaders
Yvonne CollinsChief Medical OfficerCountyCareA. Tackling Social Determinants of Health: Innovative Initiatives and Impact
John CordierChief Executive OfficerEpistemixA. Fostering Health Equity: Transformative Ideas and High-Impact Initiatives
Onyinyechi DanielFormer Vice President, Data & Analytics Strategy and PartnershipHighmark HealthA. Keynote Panel - Health Plan Growth: Emerging Trends and Expansion Opportunities
Mac DavisVice President, Digital Product and DataBelong HealthA. Data, AI, and Analytics: Revamping Health Plans for the Digital Age
Rushil DesaiChief Executive OfficerAetna Better Health of IllinoisB. Advancing Health Equity: Progressive Approaches and Tangible Outcomes
B. Semi-Keynote Panel - Future Vision: Payer-Industry Collaboration for Transformative Change
Dione DillardMidAtlantic Director, OperationsCigna HealthcareA. Medicaid Redeterminations: Progress Report and Future Outlook
Erin DrinkwaterChief of Government Relations and Strategic PartnershipsMetroPlusHealthA. What's Next for Medicaid?
Stacy EdgarChief Executive Officer and FounderVenteurB. ICHRA Growth in the Next Five Years
Tenbit EmiruExecutive Vice President and Chief Medical OfficerUCareB. Chief Medical Officers Driving the Next Generation of Coverage Strategies
B. Disruption and Innovation in Health Plans: Navigating the Path to 2030
Matt FoxSenior Director, Health Policy and Value-Based Payments StrategyUPMC Health PlanA. Pioneering Value-Based Care: Future Successes and Strategic Insights
Michael GenordPresident and Chief Executive OfficerHAPA. What's Next for Medicaid?
Joe GlinkaDirector, HealthChoicesHighmark WholecareA. Medicaid Redeterminations: Progress Report and Future Outlook
Mitchell GorodokinVice President, Business DevelopmentCertifyOSA. Enhancing Payer-Provider Collaboration for Better Outcomes
Sonny GoyalSenior Vice President, Diversified Business GroupBlue Cross NCB. Semi-Keynote Panel - Future Vision: Payer-Industry Collaboration for Transformative Change
Todd GrahamPresident and Chief Executive OfficerHighmark Health Options, DelawareA. Medicaid Redeterminations: Progress Report and Future Outlook
Carrie GreeneDirector, Wellness Operations and ConsultingCareFirst BlueCross BlueShieldB. Conquering the Complicated: CareFirst's Digital Key to Total Well-Being
Tom GroteChief Executive OfficerBanner | AetnaB. Semi-Keynote Panel - Future Vision: Payer-Industry Collaboration for Transformative Change
Robert GrovesExecutive Vice President and Chief Medical OfficerBanner|AetnaA. Charting Health Plan Growth in 2024: Challenges and Opportunities
A. Shaping the Future: Evolving Prior Authorization in 2024 and Beyond
Mushir HassanChief Medical OfficerNetwork Health WIB. Transforming Chronic and Serious Illness care: Strategies for Whole-Person Care
Erin Henderson MoorePresident and Chief Executive OfficerFidelis Care New JerseyB. Payers + the AI Maturity Curve: How Leaders Are Aligning Tech with Health Equity Aims
Andrew HertlerChief Medical OfficerEvolentA. Shaping the Future: Evolving Prior Authorization in 2024 and Beyond
Dennis HillenSenior Vice President, Market LeadershipOscar Health InsuranceA. Keynote Panel - Health Plan Growth: Emerging Trends and Expansion Opportunities
Katherine HobbsChief Executive OfficerAuthor HealthB. Semi-Keynote Panel - Future Vision: Payer-Industry Collaboration for Transformative Change
Allison HofmannNational Vice President, Health System DivisionCigna HealthcareA. Anticipating Member Needs: Health Plan Responses for Employers and Individuals
Jack HooperChief Executive Officer and Co-FounderTake CommandB. ICHRA Growth in the Next Five Years
Jenna HornerDirector, Medicare Advantage ProductCignaB. Disruption and Innovation in Health Plans: Navigating the Path to 2030
Casey HossaChief Information OfficerHealth New EnglandA. Charting Health Plan Growth in 2024: Challenges and Opportunities
A. Data, AI, and Analytics: Revamping Health Plans for the Digital Age
Jason HoverVice President, Care Delivery TransformationBCBS of MichiganB. The Unique Positioning of BCBS Plans to Drive Provider Partnerships
Erik JohnsonSenior Vice PresidentOptum Advisory ServicesA. Staying Agile in the Ever-Changing Landscape of Medicare Advantage
John JohnsonChief Medical OfficerGEHAB. Advancing Health Equity: Progressive Approaches and Tangible Outcomes
Edward​ JuhnChief Quality OfficerInland Empire Health PlanB. Disruption and Innovation in Health Plans: Navigating the Path to 2030
Mihir KamdarChief Medical OfficerTuesday HealthB. Transforming Chronic and Serious Illness care: Strategies for Whole-Person Care
Murali KashaboinaChief Data OfficerHealth New EnglandB. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
A. Big Trends for Medicare Advantage and How to Sustain Growth
Vijay KedarChief Executive OfficerTomorrow HealthA. Charting Health Plan Growth in 2024: Challenges and Opportunities
Gregg KimmerPresident and Chief Executive OfficerATRIO Health PlansA. Charting Health Plan Growth in 2024: Challenges and Opportunities
James LaughmanPresident, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities SolutionsAmeriHealth CaritasB. Telehealth and Behavioral Health Evolution: Smart Approaches and Market Trends
Yvette LeFebvreChief Medical Officer, Home-Based CareEvernorth Health ServicesA. Fostering Health Equity: Transformative Ideas and High-Impact Initiatives
Sugar Ray LeonardBoxing Legend, Entrepreneur and Author(not set)A. Celebrity Keynote - Sugar Ray Leonard, Boxing Legend, Entrepreneur and Author
Mamata MajmundarChief Medical OfficerEvry HealthcareB. Chief Medical Officers Driving the Next Generation of Coverage Strategies
Peter McCauleyMedical OfficerCigna HealthcareA. Keynote Panel - Envisioning Value-Based Care: Trends and Strategies for the Future
Joanne McFallMarket PresidentKeystone FirstA. Charting Health Plan Growth in 2024: Challenges and Opportunities
Matthew McGinnisVice President, Data and Analytics StrategyEvernorth, a Cigna Group companyA. Data, AI, and Analytics: Revamping Health Plans for the Digital Age
Adam MyersFormer Chief Clinical Transformation OfficerBlue Cross Blue Shield AssociationA. Pioneering Value-Based Care: Future Successes and Strategic Insights
Peter NakhlaMarket Medical OfficerOscar Health InsuranceA. The Role of Consumerism in Shaping the Payment Landscape
Jaja OkigweChief Executive OfficerFirst Choice HealthA. Enhancing Payer-Provider Collaboration for Better Outcomes
Britta OrrChief Medicare OfficerAllina Health | AetnaA. Big Trends for Medicare Advantage and How to Sustain Growth
Sri PalanisamyPartnerZSB. The Unique Positioning of BCBS Plans to Drive Provider Partnerships
Doba ParushevManaging PartnerHealthworxB. Health Plan Growth & Innovation: The Next 5 Years
Yasin PatelPresident and Chief Executive OfficerMHN ACOA. What's Next for Medicaid?
Angela PerriChief Medicare OfficerUPMC Health PlanA. Staying Agile in the Ever-Changing Landscape of Medicare Advantage
Craig PettySenior Vice President, Client Sucess and ImplementationsSharecareB. Conquering the Complicated: CareFirst's Digital Key to Total Well-Being
Harlon PickettPresidentEagle Care Health SolutionsA. The Role of Consumerism in Shaping the Payment Landscape
Ray PrushnokAssistant Vice President, Program Development and Social ImpactUPMC Health PlanA. Tackling Social Determinants of Health: Innovative Initiatives and Impact
Alessa QuaneExecutive Vice President and Chief Insurance OfficerOscarB. ICHRA Growth in the Next Five Years
Anuradha RaoPatelLead Medical DirectorBlue Cross NCA. Tackling Social Determinants of Health: Innovative Initiatives and Impact
Ted RegaliaVice President, Pharmacy BenefitsNetwork HealthA. Shaping the Future: Evolving Prior Authorization in 2024 and Beyond
Krystal RevaiAssociate Chief Medical OfficerHealth Alliance Medical PlansA. Staying Agile in the Ever-Changing Landscape of Medicare Advantage
Bruce RogenChief Medical OfficerCleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan; Chair, Cleveland Clinic Quality AllianceB. Chief Medical Officers Driving the Next Generation of Coverage Strategies
Alexis RolloffChief Innovation and Strategy OfficerGEHAB. Disruption and Innovation in Health Plans: Navigating the Path to 2030
Gary RosenfeldDirector, Medicaid Product and Market DevelopmentUnited Concordia DentalB. Payers + the AI Maturity Curve: How Leaders Are Aligning Tech with Health Equity Aims
Karen SchultePresident, MedicareSCAN Health PlanA. Keynote Panel - Health Plan Growth: Emerging Trends and Expansion Opportunities
Pankhuri SharmaStrategy and Operations LeaderHumanaB. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
Aric SharpDivisional Chief Executive Officer, Value-Based CareClover HealthA. Keynote Panel - Envisioning Value-Based Care: Trends and Strategies for the Future
Jennifer ShermoChief Growth OfficerSecurity Health Plan of WisconsinA. Anticipating Member Needs: Health Plan Responses for Employers and Individuals
Nondas SourlasSenior Vice President and Chief Data OfficerBlue Health IntelligenceA. Fostering Health Equity: Transformative Ideas and High-Impact Initiatives
Melissa SteffanPresident, Home-Based CareEvernorth Health ServicesB. Transforming Chronic and Serious Illness care: Strategies for Whole-Person Care
Jennifer St. ThomasSenior Vice President, Commercial and Medicare MarketsMass General Brigham Health PlanB. Telehealth and Behavioral Health Evolution: Smart Approaches and Market Trends
Nick StupakisVice President, Home and Community CareHighmark HealthA. Enhancing Payer-Provider Collaboration for Better Outcomes
Trey SuttenCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerSiftwellB. Payers + the AI Maturity Curve: How Leaders Are Aligning Tech with Health Equity Aims
Jordan TaggartSenior Vice President, Payer and PBM SalesVidaB. Metabolic Health and GLP-1s: A Medical or Pharmacy Problem?
Tamara ThomasVice President, Equity and InclusionAledadeB. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
Kelli TiceChief Health Equity Officer and Vice President, Medical AffairsGuideWell, Florida BlueB. Advancing Health Equity: Progressive Approaches and Tangible Outcomes
Colleen TippingSenior Director, Pediatric HealthUPMC Health PlanB. Transforming Chronic and Serious Illness care: Strategies for Whole-Person Care
Cary TrainorSenior Vice President, Home Health TransformationHumanaA. Keynote Panel - Envisioning Value-Based Care: Trends and Strategies for the Future
Mike TreashSenior Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerHAPB. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
Shelley TurkDivisional Senior Vice President, Illinois Health Care DeliveryBCBS IllinoisB. Disruption and Innovation in Health Plans: Navigating the Path to 2030
Matt Van Der BoschChief Growth OfficerZing HealthA. Big Trends for Medicare Advantage and How to Sustain Growth
Russell Van GorpAssociate Managing DirectorPublicis SapientB. Health Plan Growth & Innovation: The Next 5 Years
Mitch VidovichVice President, Government AffairsIndependence Blue CrossA. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Critical Issues for Health Plan Leaders
Latonia WalkerVice President, Clinical OperationsBlueCross BlueShield IllinoisA. Anticipating Member Needs: Health Plan Responses for Employers and Individuals
Chris WaselPresident, Marketing and Strategic PartnershipsVantage HealthcareA. Pioneering Value-Based Care: Future Successes and Strategic Insights
Kim WebbVice President, Health StrategySiftwellB. Payers + the AI Maturity Curve: How Leaders Are Aligning Tech with Health Equity Aims
Chris WebberChris Webber, Four-Time NBA All-Star and NBA Broadcast Analyst(not set)A. Celebrity Keynote - Chris Webber, Four-Time NBA All-Star and NBA Broadcast Analyst
Scott WestoverChief Network Solutions OfficerQuest AnalyticsA. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Critical Issues for Health Plan Leaders
Jeremy WiggintonChief Medical OfficerCapital Blue CrossB. Transforming Chronic and Serious Illness care: Strategies for Whole-Person Care
Troy WilliamsVice President, Health System PartnershipsFirst Choice Health NetworkA. Pioneering Value-Based Care: Future Successes and Strategic Insights
Shannon WilsonVice President, Population Health and Health EquityPriority HealthA. Fostering Health Equity: Transformative Ideas and High-Impact Initiatives
Krischa WinrightPresident, Medicare AdvantageBlue Cross Blue Shield of MichiganB. Health Plan Growth & Innovation: The Next 5 Years
Devon Zoller MD FACPAssociate Medical DirectorCleveland Clinic Employee Health PlanA. Fostering Health Equity: Transformative Ideas and High-Impact Initiatives