Learn about all of the speakers joining us at Becker's Payer Issues Roundtable in April 2025, as well as the session they are speaking on!

Full NameJob TitleCompanySpeaking At
Angela LynnPayer Leader(not set)1. Shaping the Future: Telehealth, AI, Virtual Strategies Tailored for Health Plan Integration
Nick SabanLegendary College Football Coach(not set)1. Celebrity Keynote - Nick Saban, Legendary College Football Coach
Sandra TranFormer Director, Healthcare Informatics and Analytics(not set)2. The Aftermath of Medicaid Redeterminations: Strategies for Health Plans
Dan SarlesSenior Manager, Provider Data and Network Analytics(not set)2. From Friction to Function: Real-World Strategies for Provider Data Mastery
Michelle CroasdaleChief Growth OfficerAbsoluteCare3. Strategic Growth and Innovation for National Health Plans
Abe MathaiMarket PresidentAbsoluteCare2. The Future of In-home Care: Trends and Innovations for Healthcare Payers
Rushil DesaiChief Executive OfficerAetna Better Health of Illinois3. Trailblazing the Future of Health Plans: Innovation Strategies
Ali KhanChief Medical Officer, MedicareAetna, CVS Health3. High-Impact Strategies and Innovations in Medicare Advantage
Leigh EfirdDirector, PharmacyAledade3. The Rising Costs of Specialty Medications: Financial Strategies for Sustainable Access
Dawn MaroneyChief Executive OfficerAlignment Health Plan3. High-Impact Strategies and Innovations in Medicare Advantage
Joey SeliskiDirector, Digital Health OperationsAllegheny Health Network2. From Friction to Function: Real-World Strategies for Provider Data Mastery
Michael BagelAssociate Vice President, Public PolicyAlliance of Community Health Plans1. Navigating the Future of the ACA Marketplace
Ilan ShapiroChief Health Correspondent and Medical Affairs Officer and Senior Vice PresidentAltaMed Health Services3. Trailblazing the Future of Health Plans: Innovation Strategies
Jeff FritzChief Executive OfficerAndros1. The Next Era of Health Plans: Strategies for the Coming Years
Ty WangCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerAngle Health3. Strategic Growth and Innovation for National Health Plans
Yoona KimCofounder and Chief Executive OfficerArine, Inc.1. Shaping the Future: Telehealth, AI, Virtual Strategies Tailored for Health Plan Integration
Robert GrovesExecutive Vice President and Chief Medical OfficerBanner|Aetna1. Pioneering Innovations for Health Plan Executives in the New Healthcare Frontier
1. Mapping the Path Ahead: Trends and Challenges in Healthcare for Health Plan Executives
Philip RandallDirector, Population Health & Community ProgramsBanner|Aetna1. Creating Solutions Employers and Employees Crave
Brett BinghamChief Network Development OfficerBanner Plans and Networks1. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based Care
Brandy BurchChief Executive OfficerBenefitbay3. Meeting the ICHRA Moment
Bill GottisSenior Director, Business SolutionsBlue Cross and Blue Shield Plans of IL, MT, NM, OK, TX2. Tackling Workforce Challenges in Health Insurance
Alvia SiddiqiChief Medical OfficerBlue Cross Blue Shield, Illinois1. Navigating the Value-based Era: Trends and Directions in Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Latonia WalkerVice President, Clinical OperationsBlueCross BlueShield Illinois1. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Prior Authorization Changes
Mark MugiishiPresident and Chief Executive Officer, HMSABlue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii3. Driving Success for Regional and Local Health Plans
Ronald Rembert Jr.Medical DirectorBlue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois2. Innovative Approaches to Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Curtis J. AndersVice President, Provider Networks and ContractingBlue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana1. Navigating the Future of the ACA Marketplace
Mike ZehrerManaging Director, Individual Medicare, Marketing and Growth StrategyBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan1. Charting Medicare Advantage Growth for the Next 5 Years
Jigar ShahSenior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Strategy OfficerBlue Shield of CA02. AI Strategies for Health Plan Success
Angie KalousekSenior Director, Lifestyle MedicineBlue Shield of California3. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
Nancy KlotzChief Medical OfficerBrighton Health Plan Solutions3. Streamlining Prior Authorization For Better Member Outcomes
Chris MosunicChief Clinical OfficerCalm Health02. Enhancing Patient Care with Evidence-Based Digital Tools
Michael HunnChief Executive OfficerCalOptima Health1. Mapping the Path Ahead: Trends and Challenges in Healthcare for Health Plan Executives
Nick KraftChief Growth OfficerCapital District Physicians' Health Plan1. Pioneering Innovations for Health Plan Executives in the New Healthcare Frontier
Manu ChaudhryPresidentCapitol Dental Care2. Developing Payment Models Aligned with Health Plan Goals
Stephanie StittDirector, Behavioral Health and Workforce DevelopmentCareSource2. Tackling Workforce Challenges in Health Insurance
Tye HillAssociate Vice President, Provider RelationsCareSource1. Mapping the Path Ahead: Trends and Challenges in Healthcare for Health Plan Executives
Brian SmolichVice President, Health Alliance Quality and Managed Care OperationsCarle Health3. Pharmacy Focus: The Future of Weight Loss Drug Coverage
Anthony ThompsonSenior Vice President, Healthcare Network StrategyCDPHP1. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based Care
Stephanie ArgentineChief People OfficerCentivo1. Creating Solutions Employers and Employees Crave
Allison HofmannVice President, Health SystemsCigna1. The Next Era of Health Plans: Strategies for the Coming Years
2. How Health Plans Can Promote Health Literacy
Jenna HornerDirector, Medicare Advantage ProductCigna1. Charting Medicare Advantage Growth for the Next 5 Years
Candice MichaelsonGeneral Manager and Vice PresidentCigna Pharmacy3. The Rising Costs of Specialty Medications: Financial Strategies for Sustainable Access
Jessica HohmanPresidentCleveland Clinic Accountable Care Organization2. The Future of In-home Care: Trends and Innovations for Healthcare Payers
Devon ZollerAssociate Medical DirectorCleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan3. Clinical Focus: Driving Innovation In Health Insurance
Bruce RogenChief Medical OfficerCleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan; Chair, Cleveland Clinic Quality Alliance1. Navigating the Value-based Era: Trends and Directions in Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Damanjeet ChaubeyVice President, Clinical AffairsClover Health2. The Future of In-home Care: Trends and Innovations for Healthcare Payers
1. Anticipated Pathways in Population Health Management for Health Plans
Peter KuipersChief Financial OfficerClover Health3. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
Matt ParkerChief Product OfficerCohere Health1. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Prior Authorization Changes
Don StifflerChief Executive Officer, InstEDCommonwealth Care Alliance1. Advancements in Health Insurance: Redefining the Customer Experience
Holly SullivanVice President of Brand, Marketing and Consumer ExperienceCorewell Health2. From Friction to Function: Real-World Strategies for Provider Data Mastery
Crissy TurinoChief Plan OfficerCountyCare2. Tackling Health Inequities: Success Stories from Diverse Markets
Clay NicholasChief Commercial OfficerCredibleMind1. Strategies for Health Plans in Integrating Behavioral Health Services
Harlon PickettPresidentEagle Care Health Solutions2. Developing Payment Models Aligned with Health Plan Goals
Samantha ShahaniStaff Vice President, Consumer Personalization, Strategy and InsightsElevance Health1. Advancements in Health Insurance: Redefining the Customer Experience
Sam WollnerVice President, Strategy and PartnershipsEmblemHealth1. Strategies for Health Plans in Integrating Behavioral Health Services
Tess FinkelAssistant Vice President, Strategy and PartnershipsEmblemHealth2. How Health Plans Can Promote Health Literacy
Eric CannonChief Pharmacy Officer and General ManagerEric Cannon3. Pharmacy Focus: The Future of Weight Loss Drug Coverage
Saria SaccocioChief Medical OfficerEssence Health1. Anticipated Pathways in Population Health Management for Health Plans
Pooja IkaPresident and Chief Executive OfficereternalHealth1. Transforming Insurance: CEO Perspectives on Rethinking Business Strategies
Mamata MajmundarAdvisor, UK Innovate; Former Chief Medical OfficerEvry Healthcare, Inc1. The Next Era of Health Plans: Strategies for the Coming Years
Kevin O'LearyStar of ABC’s 'Shark Tank', Top Business Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist and InvestorFeatured in Harvard Business Review Case Study in 20231. Celebrity Keynote - Kevin O'Leary, Star of ABC’s 'Shark Tank', Top Business Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist and Investor, Featured in Harvard Business Review Case Study in 2023
David AglerChief Medical OfficerFirst Choice Health3. Streamlining Prior Authorization For Better Member Outcomes
Scott BenderExecutive Director, Commercial Behavioral Health Clinical OperationsHCSC3. Streamlining Prior Authorization For Better Member Outcomes
Krystal RevaiAssociate Chief Medical OfficerHealth Alliance Medical Plans1. Charting Medicare Advantage Growth for the Next 5 Years
Margaret AndersonInterim President, Senior Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing OfficerHealth Alliance Plan1. Transforming Insurance: CEO Perspectives on Rethinking Business Strategies
Joe VattamattamFounder and PresidentHealthmap Solutions2. Improving Care and Lowering Costs: Proven Strategies for Kidney Health Management
Emily DurfeeDirector, Corporate Venture CapitalHealthworx3. Clinical Innovation in Health Plan Design: Big Ideas for Bold Leaders
Neil KulkarniVice President, Product Management, Provider and Clinical ExperienceHighmark Health3. Streamlining Prior Authorization For Better Member Outcomes
Pritee SubramanyVice President, Product ManagementHighmark Health2. From Friction to Function: Real-World Strategies for Provider Data Mastery
Anita EdwardsMedical Director and Co-Chairman, Health Equity Committee, Medicaid SegmentHighmark Wholecare2. The Aftermath of Medicaid Redeterminations: Strategies for Health Plans
Jeff YanigaSenior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Account ManagementHighRoads3. Driving Success for Regional and Local Health Plans
Pankhuri SharmaStrategy and Operations LeaderHumana1. Navigating the Value-based Era: Trends and Directions in Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Alex DingAssociate Vice President, Physician StrategyHumana3. High-Impact Strategies and Innovations in Medicare Advantage
Connie MlezivaDirector, User Acceptance TestingHumana1. Shaping the Future: Telehealth, AI, Virtual Strategies Tailored for Health Plan Integration
Umair LateefAssociate Director, Digital PlatformsHumana3. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
Jeff BakPresident and Chief Executive OfficerImagine3601. Transforming Insurance: CEO Perspectives on Rethinking Business Strategies
Jarrod McNaughtonChief Executive OfficerInland Empire Health Plan1. Leadership in Transition: Guidance for Health Plan CEOs Amidst Healthcare Evolution
Mitch WasdenChief Executive OfficerIowa Total Care Health Plan3. Trailblazing the Future of Health Plans: Innovation Strategies
Michael LunzerFounder and Chief Executive OfficerItiliti Health, Inc.3. Streamlining Prior Authorization For Better Member Outcomes
Aisha RahimMedical Director and Co-Lead, AI Governance CouncilJohns Hopkins Health Plans JHHP3. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
Paul MerrildPresidentKyruus Health2. From Friction to Function: Real-World Strategies for Provider Data Mastery
Alexander LiChief Health Equity OfficerL.A. Care Health Plan2. The Aftermath of Medicaid Redeterminations: Strategies for Health Plans
Brad RileyVice President, Analytics and ReportingLongevity Health Plan3. Clinical Innovation in Health Plan Design: Big Ideas for Bold Leaders
Corey LeftwichSenior Value Based Operations AnalystLouisiana Blue2. Developing Payment Models Aligned with Health Plan Goals
Liz JonesVice President, Clinical and Quality StrategyLucet2. Developing Payment Models Aligned with Health Plan Goals
Caroline CarneyPresident, Behavioral Health and Chief Medical OfficerMagellan Health1. Strategies for Health Plans in Integrating Behavioral Health Services
02. Enhancing Patient Care with Evidence-Based Digital Tools
Michael TodaroChief Operating OfficerMagnolia Health1. Navigating the Future of the ACA Marketplace
Chandni Sud-ThavakumarVice President, Performance OperationsMass Advantage1. Advancements in Health Insurance: Redefining the Customer Experience
Jennifer St. ThomasSenior Vice President, Commercial and Medicare MarketsMass General Brigham Health Plan3. Clinical Innovation in Health Plan Design: Big Ideas for Bold Leaders
Catherine TabakaChief Executive OfficerMatrix Medical Network2. The Future of In-home Care: Trends and Innovations for Healthcare Payers
Lisa EricksonChief Executive OfficerMedica1. Transforming Insurance: CEO Perspectives on Rethinking Business Strategies
Henish BhansaliChief Medical OfficerMedical Home Network3. Trailblazing the Future of Health Plans: Innovation Strategies
1. Anticipated Pathways in Population Health Management for Health Plans
Lila BenayounChief Operating OfficerMetroPlusHealth1. Pioneering Innovations for Health Plan Executives in the New Healthcare Frontier
Yasin PatelPresident and Chief Executive OfficerMHN ACO1. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based Care
Kim SwaffordIndustry Advisor DirectorMicrosoft02. AI Strategies for Health Plan Success
Marcos DacharyPrincipal, Chief Market Strategist and General Manager, Payer SolutionsMilliman MedInsight1. Charting Medicare Advantage Growth for the Next 5 Years
Leslie HelouSenior Vice President, Health Outcomes StrategyMOBE2. Innovative Approaches to Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Jennifer JonesDirector and Clinical Solutions ArchitectNoom Health02. Breaking the GLP-1 Cost Cycle: Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
Gerard OhenVice President, TalentOscar Health1. Creating Solutions Employers and Employees Crave
Louis DeStefanoSenior Vice President, GrowthOscar Health3. Meeting the ICHRA Moment
Peter NakhlaMarket Medical OfficerOscar Health Insurance1. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based Care
Meredith WilliamsVice President, Clinical AffairsOscar Health Insurance3. Clinical Focus: Driving Innovation In Health Insurance
Brigid GastSenior Director, Care ManagementPartnership HealthPlan of California1. Advancements in Health Insurance: Redefining the Customer Experience
Meghan HickeyDirector, PharmacyPeak Health3. Pharmacy Focus: The Future of Weight Loss Drug Coverage
Manu ChakumgalDirector, Clinical and Technical IntegrationPeak Health1. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Prior Authorization Changes
Shawn ShumanDirector, Medical ManagementPeak Health - WVU Medicine2. Innovative Approaches to Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Morgan RatcliffeChief Communication OfficerProvidence Health Plan2. Tackling Workforce Challenges in Health Insurance
Christine SentyPresident and Chief Executive OfficerQuartz Health Solutions, Inc.1. Leadership in Transition: Guidance for Health Plan CEOs Amidst Healthcare Evolution
Nate MaslakCo-Founder & Chief Executive OfficerRibbon Health1. Mapping the Path Ahead: Trends and Challenges in Healthcare for Health Plan Executives
SV KrishnanSenior Vice President, Healthcare TransformationSagility2. Optimizing Medical Spend with Population Profiling and Risk Strategies for DSNP and MA Plans
Krithika SrivatsSenior Vice President, Clinical Practice and ProductSagility2. Optimizing Medical Spend with Population Profiling and Risk Strategies for DSNP and MA Plans
Ria PaulClinical Associate Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine; Chief Medical OfficerSanta Clara Family Health Plan2. The Aftermath of Medicaid Redeterminations: Strategies for Health Plans
1. Advancements in Health Insurance: Redefining the Customer Experience
Amanda BarefootManaging Director, Health Care Consulting and OperationsSAS3. Clinical Focus: Driving Innovation In Health Insurance
Sachin JainPresident and Chief Executive OfficerSCAN Group1. Fireside Chat - Sachin Jain, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, SCAN Group
Kristyn GreiferSenior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Sentara Health Plans; Senior Vice President, Enterprise Care Management and Utilization,Sentara Health1. Navigating the Value-based Era: Trends and Directions in Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Patrick QuigleyChief Executive OfficerSidecar Health3. Strategic Growth and Innovation for National Health Plans
Doug LynchChief ActuarySidecar Health3. The Rising Costs of Specialty Medications: Financial Strategies for Sustainable Access
Kyle EstepSenior Vice President of StrategyTake Command3. Meeting the ICHRA Moment
Lawrence HamiltonExecutive Vice PresidentThe Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente1. Anticipated Pathways in Population Health Management for Health Plans
Vijay KedarCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerTomorrow Health3. High-Impact Strategies and Innovations in Medicare Advantage