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
Gerard OhenVice President, TalentOscar Health1. Creating Solutions Employers and Employees Crave
Sam WollnerVice President, Strategy and PartnershipsEmblemHealth1. Strategies for Health Plans in Integrating Behavioral Health Services
Balaji KrishnamurthyVice President, Solutioning and Business DevelopmentSkan.ai3. Strategic Growth and Innovation for National Health Plans
Curtis J. AndersVice President, Provider Networks and ContractingBlue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana1. Navigating the Future of the ACA Marketplace
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
Dave DehommelVice President, Payer StrategiesReveleer1. Pioneering Innovations for Health Plan Executives in the New Healthcare Frontier
Sheri JohnsonVice President, Member Enrollment and BillingUCare2. Tackling Workforce Challenges in Health Insurance
Brian SmolichVice President, Health Alliance Quality and Managed Care OperationsCarle Health3. Pharmacy Focus: The Future of Weight Loss Drug Coverage
Christine MckinneyVice President, Customer Experience and Digital TransformationBlue Shield of California02. AI Strategies for Health Plan Success
Michael EllisVice President, Corporate DevelopmentBlue Shield of California1. The Next Era of Health Plans: Strategies for the Coming Years
Laura TullyVice President, Clinical Integrations and PartnershipsSoluna by Kooth2. How Health Plans Can Promote Health Literacy
Liz JonesVice President, Clinical and Quality StrategyLucet2. Developing Payment Models Aligned with Health Plan Goals
Meredith WilliamsVice President, Clinical AffairsOscar Health Insurance3. Clinical Focus: Driving Innovation In Health Insurance
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
Emily NewellVice President, Carrier StrategyTake Command3. Meeting the ICHRA Moment
Holly SullivanVice President Brand Marketing and Consumer ExperienceCorewell Health2. From Friction to Function: Real-World Strategies for Provider Data Mastery
Brad RileyVice President, Analytics and ReportingLongevity Health Plan3. Clinical Innovation in Health Plan Design: Big Ideas for Bold Leaders
Pankhuri SharmaStrategy and Operations LeaderHumana1. Navigating the Value-based Era: Trends and Directions in Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
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
Bob TavernierSolution ExecutiveQuest Analytics02. Network Performance Insights from 100 Health Plan Executives
Chandni Sud-ThavakumarSenior Vice President, Performance OperationsMass Advantage1. Advancements in Health Insurance: Redefining the Customer Experience
Jeff YanigaSenior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Account ManagementHighRoads, Inc.3. Driving Success for Regional and Local Health Plans
Leslie HelouSenior Vice President, Health Outcomes StrategyMOBE2. Innovative Approaches to Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Sv KrishnanSenior Vice President, Healthcare TransformationSagility2. Optimizing Medical Spend with Population Profiling and Risk Strategies for DSNP and MA Plans
Anthony ThompsonSenior Vice President, Healthcare Network StrategyCDPHP1. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based Care
Louis DestefanoSenior Vice President, GrowthOscar Health3. Meeting the ICHRA Moment
Jennifer St. ThomasSenior Vice President, Commercial and Medicare MarketsMass General Brigham Health Plan3. Clinical Innovation in Health Plan Design: Big Ideas for Bold Leaders
Krithika SrivatsSenior Vice President, Clinical Practice and ProductSagility2. Optimizing Medical Spend with Population Profiling and Risk Strategies for DSNP and MA Plans
Jigar ShahSenior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Strategy OfficerBlue Shield of CA02. AI Strategies for Health Plan Success
Corey LeftwichSenior Value Based Operations AnalystLouisiana Blue2. Developing Payment Models Aligned with Health Plan Goals
David KaganSenior Medical Director, Enterprise Medical ManagementL.A. Care Health Plan3. Driving Success for Regional and Local Health Plans
Rajan ShahSenior Medical DirectorCentivo2. Innovative Approaches to Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Susan StoneSenior Medical DirectorL.A. Care Health Plan3. Clinical Focus: Driving Innovation In Health Insurance
Dan SarlesSenior Manager, Provider Data and Network AnalyticsUCare2. From Friction to Function: Real-World Strategies for Provider Data Mastery
Karen TachianSenior Director, Network Regulatory OperationsHealth Care Service Corporation02. Network Performance Insights from 100 Health Plan Executives
Angie KalousekSenior Director, Lifestyle MedicineBlue Shield of California3. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
Katherine WootenSenior Director, Clinical Strategy and ResearchLucet2. Developing Payment Models Aligned with Health Plan Goals
Bill GottisSenior Director, Business SolutionsBlue Cross and Blue Shield Plans of IL, MT, NM, OK, TX2. Tackling Workforce Challenges in Health Insurance
Marcos DacharyPrincipal, Chief Market Strategist and General Manager, Payer SolutionsMilliman MedInsight1. Charting Medicare Advantage Growth for the Next 5 Years
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
Mark MugiishiPresident and Chief Executive Officer, HMSABlue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii3. Driving Success for Regional and Local Health Plans
Sachin JainPresident and Chief Executive OfficerSCAN Health Plan1. Fireside Chat - Sachin Jain, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, SCAN Group
Jeff BakPresident and Chief Executive OfficerImagine3601. Transforming Insurance: CEO Perspectives on Rethinking Business Strategies
Rushil DesaiPresident and Chief Executive OfficerAetna Better Health of Illinois3. Trailblazing the Future of Health Plans: Innovation Strategies
1. Mapping the Path Ahead: Trends and Challenges in Healthcare for Health Plan Executives
Yasin PatelPresident and Chief Executive OfficerMHN ACO1. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based Care
Christine SentyPresident and Chief Executive OfficerQuartz Benefits1. Leadership in Transition: Guidance for Health Plan CEOs Amidst Healthcare Evolution
Carey KetelsonPresidentVirtix Health1. Anticipated Pathways in Population Health Management for Health Plans
Paul MerrildPresidentKyruus Health2. From Friction to Function: Real-World Strategies for Provider Data Mastery
Dawn MaroneyPresidentAlignment Health1. Leadership in Transition: Guidance for Health Plan CEOs Amidst Healthcare Evolution
3. High-Impact Strategies and Innovations in Medicare Advantage
Jessica HohmanPresidentCleveland Clinic Accountable Care Organization2. The Future of In-home Care: Trends and Innovations for Healthcare Payers
Harlon PickettPresidentEagle Care Health Solutions2. Developing Payment Models Aligned with Health Plan Goals
Angela LynnPayer Leader(not set)1. Shaping the Future: Telehealth, AI, Virtual Strategies Tailored for Health Plan Integration
Kimberley GrahamPatient Access DirectorAltaMed Health Services2. Tackling Health Inequities: Success Stories from Diverse Markets
1. Shaping the Future: Telehealth, AI, Virtual Strategies Tailored for Health Plan Integration
Allison HofmannNational Vice President, Health System DivisionCigna Healthcare1. The Next Era of Health Plans: Strategies for the Coming Years
2. How Health Plans Can Promote Health Literacy
Aisha RahimMedical Director and Co-Lead, AI Governance CouncilJohns Hopkins Health Plan3. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
Rebekah HugheyMedical DirectorHighmark Health2. The Aftermath of Medicaid Redeterminations: Strategies for Health Plans
Abe MathaiMarket PresidentAbsoluteCare2. The Future of In-home Care: Trends and Innovations for Healthcare Payers
Jon HamdorfMarket PresidentUCare1. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based Care
Peter NakhlaMarket Medical OfficerOscar Health Insurance1. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based Care
Mike ZehrerManaging Director, Individual Medicare, Marketing and Growth StrategyBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan1. Charting Medicare Advantage Growth for the Next 5 Years
Amanda BarefootManaging Director, Health Care Consulting and OperationsSAS3. Clinical Focus: Driving Innovation In Health Insurance
Nick SabanLegendary College Football Coach(not set)1. Celebrity Keynote - Nick Saban, Legendary College Football Coach
Margaret AndersonInterim PresidentHAP1. Transforming Insurance: CEO Perspectives on Rethinking Business Strategies
Kim SwaffordIndustry Advisor DirectorMicrosoft02. AI Strategies for Health Plan Success
Candice MichaelsonGeneral Manager and Vice PresidentCigna Pharmacy3. The Rising Costs of Specialty Medications: Financial Strategies for Sustainable Access
Joe VattamattamFounder and PresidentHealthmap Solutions2. Improving Care and Lowering Costs: Proven Strategies for Kidney Health Management
Michael LunzerFounder and Chief Executive OfficerItiliti Health, Inc.3. Streamlining Prior Authorization For Better Member Outcomes
Stacy EdgarFounder and Chief Executive OfficerVenteur1. Navigating the Future of the ACA Marketplace
3. Meeting the ICHRA Moment
Sandra TranFormer Director, Healthcare Informatics and AnalyticsAstiva Health2. The Aftermath of Medicaid Redeterminations: Strategies for Health Plans
Lawrence HamiltonExecutive Vice PresidentThe Permanente Medical Group1. Anticipated Pathways in Population Health Management for Health Plans
Connie MlezivaDirector, User Acceptance TestingHumana1. Shaping the Future: Telehealth, AI, Virtual Strategies Tailored for Health Plan Integration
David ReedDirector, Pricing and UnderwritingHealth Alliance Medical Plans3. Pharmacy Focus: The Future of Weight Loss Drug Coverage
Philip RandallDirector, Population Health & Community ProgramsBanner|Aetna1. Creating Solutions Employers and Employees Crave
Leigh EfirdDirector, PharmacyAledade3. The Rising Costs of Specialty Medications: Financial Strategies for Sustainable Access
Shawn ShumanDirector, Medical ManagementPeak Health - WVU Medicine2. Innovative Approaches to Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Joey SeliskiDirector, Digital Health OperationsAllegheny Health Network2. From Friction to Function: Real-World Strategies for Provider Data Mastery
Emily DurfeeDirector, Corporate Venture CapitalHealthworx3. Clinical Innovation in Health Plan Design: Big Ideas for Bold Leaders
Manu ChakumgalDirector, Clinical and Technical IntegrationPeak Health1. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Prior Authorization Changes
Brigid GastDirector, Care CoordinationPartnership HealthPlan of California1. Advancements in Health Insurance: Redefining the Customer Experience
Stephanie StittDirector, Behavioral Health and Workforce DevelopmentCareSource2. Tackling Workforce Challenges in Health Insurance
Jennifer JonesDirector and Clinical Solutions ArchitectNoom Health02. Breaking the GLP-1 Cost Cycle: Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
Nate MaslakCo-Founder & Chief Executive OfficerRibbon Health1. Mapping the Path Ahead: Trends and Challenges in Healthcare for Health Plan Executives
Vijay KedarCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerTomorrow Health3. High-Impact Strategies and Innovations in Medicare Advantage
Ty WangCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerAngle Health3. Strategic Growth and Innovation for National Health Plans
Yoona KimCofounder and Chief Executive OfficerArine, Inc.3. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
Garfield CollinsCo-Founder and Chief Administrative and Partnership OfficerZing Health2. Tackling Health Inequities: Success Stories from Diverse Markets
2. Innovative Approaches to Chronic Care Management for Health 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
Don StifflerChief Revenue and Growth OfficerCommonwealth Care Alliance1. Advancements in Health Insurance: Redefining the Customer Experience
Matt ParkerChief Product OfficerCohere Health1. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Prior Authorization Changes
Cristina TurinoChief Plan OfficerCountyCare2. Tackling Health Inequities: Success Stories from Diverse Markets
Eric CannonChief Pharmacy Benefits OfficerSelectHealth3. Pharmacy Focus: The Future of Weight Loss Drug Coverage
Stephanie ArgentineChief People OfficerCentivo1. Creating Solutions Employers and Employees Crave
Lila BenayounChief Operating OfficerMetroPlusHealth1. Pioneering Innovations for Health Plan Executives in the New Healthcare Frontier
Michael TodaroChief Operating OfficerMagnolia Health1. Navigating the Future of the ACA Marketplace
Brett BinghamChief Network Development OfficerBanner Plans and Networks1. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based Care
Ali KhanChief Medical Officer, MedicareAetna, CVS Health3. High-Impact Strategies and Innovations in Medicare Advantage
Nancy KlotzChief Medical OfficerBrighton Health Plan Solutions3. Streamlining Prior Authorization For Better Member Outcomes
Robert GrovesChief Medical OfficerRisk Averse Health1. 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
Saria SaccocioChief Medical OfficerEssence Health1. Anticipated Pathways in Population Health Management for Health Plans
Kristyn GreiferChief Medical OfficerSentara Health Plans1. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Prior Authorization Changes
1. Navigating the Value-based Era: Trends and Directions in Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Henish BhansaliChief Medical OfficerMedical Home Network3. Trailblazing the Future of Health Plans: Innovation Strategies
1. Anticipated Pathways in Population Health Management for Health Plans
David AglerChief Medical OfficerFirst Choice Health3. Streamlining Prior Authorization For Better Member Outcomes
Alvia SiddiqiChief Medical OfficerBlue Cross Blue Shield, Illinois1. Navigating the Value-based Era: Trends and Directions in Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
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
Casey HossaChief Information OfficerHealth New England1. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Prior Authorization Changes
Alexander LiChief Health Equity OfficerL.A. Care Health Plan2. The Aftermath of Medicaid Redeterminations: Strategies for Health Plans
Ilan ShapiroChief Health Correspondent and Medical Affairs Officer and Senior Vice PresidentAltaMed Health Services3. Trailblazing the Future of Health Plans: Innovation Strategies
2. How Health Plans Can Promote Health Literacy
Michelle CroasdaleChief Growth OfficerAbsoluteCare3. Strategic Growth and Innovation for National Health Plans
Nick KraftChief Growth OfficerCapital District Physicians' Health Plan1. Pioneering Innovations for Health Plan Executives in the New Healthcare Frontier
Peter KuipersChief Financial OfficerClover Health3. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
Catherine TabakaChief Executive OfficerMatrix Medical Network2. The Future of In-home Care: Trends and Innovations for Healthcare Payers
Darren SchulteChief Executive OfficerVynca2. Tackling Health Inequities: Success Stories from Diverse Markets
Jeff FritzChief Executive OfficerAndros1. The Next Era of Health Plans: Strategies for the Coming Years
Brandy BurchChief Executive OfficerBenefitbay3. Meeting the ICHRA Moment
Patrick QuigleyChief Executive OfficerSidecar Health3. Strategic Growth and Innovation for National Health Plans
Lisa EricksonChief Executive OfficerMedica1. 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
Clay NicholasChief Commercial OfficerCredibleMind1. Strategies for Health Plans in Integrating Behavioral Health Services
Chris MosunicChief Clinical OfficerCalm Health02. Enhancing Patient Care with Evidence-Based Digital Tools