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
Mamata MajmundarAdvisor, UK Innovate; Former Chief Medical OfficerEvry Healthcare, Inc1. The Next Era of Health Plans: Strategies for the Coming Years
Tess FinkelAssistant Vice President, Strategy and PartnershipsEmblemHealth2. How Health Plans Can Promote Health Literacy
Krystal RevaiAssociate Chief Medical OfficerHealth Alliance Medical Plans1. Charting Medicare Advantage Growth for the Next 5 Years
Umair LateefAssociate Director, Digital PlatformsHumana3. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
Devon ZollerAssociate Medical DirectorCleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan3. Clinical Focus: Driving Innovation In Health Insurance
Alex DingAssociate Vice President, Physician StrategyHumana3. High-Impact Strategies and Innovations in Medicare Advantage
Tye HillAssociate Vice President, Provider RelationsCareSource1. Mapping the Path Ahead: Trends and Challenges in Healthcare for Health Plan Executives
Michael BagelAssociate Vice President, Public PolicyAlliance of Community Health Plans1. Navigating the Future of the ACA Marketplace
Doug LynchChief ActuarySidecar Health3. The Rising Costs of Specialty Medications: Financial Strategies for Sustainable Access
Chevon RariyChief Clinical Innovation OfficerVisana Health1. Creating Solutions Employers and Employees Crave
Chris MosunicChief Clinical OfficerCalm Health02. Enhancing Patient Care with Evidence-Based Digital Tools
Clay NicholasChief Commercial OfficerCredibleMind1. Strategies for Health Plans in Integrating Behavioral Health Services
Morgan RatcliffeChief Communication OfficerProvidence Health Plan2. Tackling Workforce Challenges in Health Insurance
Jarrod McNaughtonChief Executive OfficerInland Empire Health Plan1. Leadership in Transition: Guidance for Health Plan CEOs Amidst Healthcare Evolution
Rushil DesaiChief Executive OfficerAetna Better Health of Illinois3. Trailblazing the Future of Health Plans: Innovation Strategies
Mitch WasdenChief Executive OfficerIowa Total Care Health Plan3. Trailblazing the Future of Health Plans: Innovation Strategies
Michael HunnChief Executive OfficerCalOptima Health1. Mapping the Path Ahead: Trends and Challenges in Healthcare for Health Plan Executives
Lisa EricksonChief Executive OfficerMedica1. Transforming Insurance: CEO Perspectives on Rethinking Business Strategies
Patrick QuigleyChief Executive OfficerSidecar Health3. Strategic Growth and Innovation for National Health Plans
Dawn MaroneyChief Executive OfficerAlignment Health Plan3. High-Impact Strategies and Innovations in Medicare Advantage
Brandy BurchChief Executive OfficerBenefitbay3. Meeting the ICHRA Moment
Jeff FritzChief Executive OfficerAndros1. The Next Era of Health Plans: Strategies for the Coming Years
Darren SchulteChief Executive OfficerVynca2. Tackling Health Inequities: Success Stories from Diverse Markets
Catherine TabakaChief Executive OfficerMatrix Medical Network2. The Future of In-home Care: Trends and Innovations for Healthcare Payers
Don StifflerChief Executive Officer, InstEDCommonwealth Care Alliance1. Advancements in Health Insurance: Redefining the Customer Experience
Peter KuipersChief Financial OfficerClover Health3. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
Nick KraftChief Growth OfficerCapital District Physicians' Health Plan1. Pioneering Innovations for Health Plan Executives in the New Healthcare Frontier
Michelle CroasdaleChief Growth OfficerAbsoluteCare3. Strategic Growth and Innovation for National Health Plans
Ilan ShapiroChief Health Correspondent and Medical Affairs Officer and Senior Vice PresidentAltaMed Health Services3. Trailblazing the Future of Health Plans: Innovation Strategies
Alexander LiChief Health Equity OfficerL.A. Care Health Plan2. The Aftermath of Medicaid Redeterminations: Strategies 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
Alvia SiddiqiChief Medical OfficerBlue Cross Blue Shield, Illinois1. Navigating the Value-based Era: Trends and Directions in Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Nancy KlotzChief Medical OfficerBrighton Health Plan Solutions3. Streamlining Prior Authorization For Better Member Outcomes
David AglerChief Medical OfficerFirst Choice Health3. Streamlining Prior Authorization For Better Member Outcomes
Henish BhansaliChief Medical OfficerMedical Home Network3. Trailblazing the Future of Health Plans: Innovation Strategies
1. Anticipated Pathways in Population Health Management for Health Plans
Saria SaccocioChief Medical OfficerEssence Health1. Anticipated Pathways in Population Health Management for Health Plans
Ali KhanChief Medical Officer, MedicareAetna, CVS Health3. High-Impact Strategies and Innovations in Medicare Advantage
Brett BinghamChief Network Development OfficerBanner Plans and Networks1. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based Care
Michael TodaroChief Operating OfficerMagnolia Health1. Navigating the Future of the ACA Marketplace
Lila BenayounChief Operating OfficerMetroPlusHealth1. Pioneering Innovations for Health Plan Executives in the New Healthcare Frontier
Stephanie ArgentineChief People OfficerCentivo1. Creating Solutions Employers and Employees Crave
Eric CannonChief Pharmacy Officer and General ManagerEric Cannon3. Pharmacy Focus: The Future of Weight Loss Drug Coverage
Crissy TurinoChief Plan OfficerCountyCare2. Tackling Health Inequities: Success Stories from Diverse Markets
Matt ParkerChief Product OfficerCohere Health1. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Prior Authorization Changes
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
Garfield CollinsCo-Founder and Chief Administrative and Partnership OfficerZing Health2. Innovative Approaches to Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Yoona KimCofounder and Chief Executive OfficerArine, Inc.1. Shaping the Future: Telehealth, AI, Virtual Strategies Tailored for Health Plan Integration
Ty WangCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerAngle Health3. Strategic Growth and Innovation for National Health Plans
Vijay KedarCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerTomorrow Health3. High-Impact Strategies and Innovations in Medicare Advantage
Nate MaslakCo-Founder & Chief Executive OfficerRibbon Health1. Mapping the Path Ahead: Trends and Challenges in Healthcare for Health Plan Executives
Jennifer JonesDirector and Clinical Solutions ArchitectNoom Health02. Breaking the GLP-1 Cost Cycle: Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
Stephanie StittDirector, Behavioral Health and Workforce DevelopmentCareSource2. Tackling Workforce Challenges in Health Insurance
Manu ChakumgalDirector, Clinical and Technical IntegrationPeak Health1. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Prior Authorization Changes
Emily DurfeeDirector, Corporate Venture CapitalHealthworx3. Clinical Innovation in Health Plan Design: Big Ideas for Bold Leaders
Joey SeliskiDirector, Digital Health OperationsAllegheny Health Network2. From Friction to Function: Real-World Strategies for Provider Data Mastery
Shawn ShumanDirector, Medical ManagementPeak Health - WVU Medicine2. Innovative Approaches to Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Jenna HornerDirector, Medicare Advantage ProductCigna1. Charting Medicare Advantage Growth for the Next 5 Years
Meghan HickeyDirector, PharmacyPeak Health3. Pharmacy Focus: The Future of Weight Loss Drug Coverage
Leigh EfirdDirector, PharmacyAledade3. The Rising Costs of Specialty Medications: Financial Strategies for Sustainable Access
Philip RandallDirector, Population Health & Community ProgramsBanner|Aetna1. Creating Solutions Employers and Employees Crave
Connie MlezivaDirector, User Acceptance TestingHumana1. Shaping the Future: Telehealth, AI, Virtual Strategies Tailored for Health Plan Integration
Scott BenderExecutive Director, Commercial Behavioral Health Clinical OperationsHCSC3. Streamlining Prior Authorization For Better Member Outcomes
Lawrence HamiltonExecutive Vice PresidentThe Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente1. Anticipated Pathways in Population Health Management for Health Plans
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
Sandra TranFormer Director, Healthcare Informatics and Analytics(not set)2. The Aftermath of Medicaid Redeterminations: Strategies for Health Plans
Stacy EdgarFounder and Chief Executive OfficerVenteur3. Meeting the ICHRA Moment
Michael LunzerFounder and Chief Executive OfficerItiliti Health, Inc.3. Streamlining Prior Authorization For Better Member Outcomes
Joe VattamattamFounder and PresidentHealthmap Solutions2. Improving Care and Lowering Costs: Proven Strategies for Kidney Health Management
Candice MichaelsonGeneral Manager and Vice PresidentCigna Pharmacy3. The Rising Costs of Specialty Medications: Financial Strategies for Sustainable Access
Kim SwaffordIndustry Advisor DirectorMicrosoft02. AI Strategies for Health Plan Success
Margaret AndersonInterim President, Senior Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing OfficerHealth Alliance Plan1. Transforming Insurance: CEO Perspectives on Rethinking Business Strategies
Nick SabanLegendary College Football Coach(not set)1. Celebrity Keynote - Nick Saban, Legendary College Football Coach
Amanda BarefootManaging Director, Health Care Consulting and OperationsSAS3. Clinical Focus: Driving Innovation In Health Insurance
Mike ZehrerManaging Director, Individual Medicare, Marketing and Growth StrategyBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan1. Charting Medicare Advantage Growth for the Next 5 Years
Peter NakhlaMarket Medical OfficerOscar Health Insurance1. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based Care
Jon HamdorfMarket PresidentUCare1. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based Care
Abe MathaiMarket PresidentAbsoluteCare2. The Future of In-home Care: Trends and Innovations for Healthcare Payers
Ronald Rembert Jr.Medical DirectorBlue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois2. Innovative Approaches to Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Anita EdwardsMedical Director and Co-Chairman, Health Equity Committee, Medicaid SegmentHighmark Wholecare2. The Aftermath of Medicaid Redeterminations: Strategies for Health Plans
Aisha RahimMedical Director and Co-Lead, AI Governance CouncilJohns Hopkins Health Plans JHHP3. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
Angela LynnPayer Leader(not set)1. Shaping the Future: Telehealth, AI, Virtual Strategies Tailored for Health Plan Integration
Manu ChaudhryPresidentCapitol Dental Care2. Developing Payment Models Aligned with Health Plan Goals
Harlon PickettPresidentEagle Care Health Solutions2. Developing Payment Models Aligned with Health Plan Goals
Jessica HohmanPresidentCleveland Clinic Accountable Care Organization2. The Future of In-home Care: Trends and Innovations for Healthcare Payers
Paul MerrildPresidentKyruus Health2. From Friction to Function: Real-World Strategies for Provider Data Mastery
Christine SentyPresident and Chief Executive OfficerQuartz Health Solutions, Inc.1. Leadership in Transition: Guidance for Health Plan CEOs Amidst Healthcare Evolution
Hilary Marden-ResnikPresident and Chief Executive OfficerUCare1. Leadership in Transition: Guidance for Health Plan CEOs Amidst Healthcare Evolution
Yasin PatelPresident and Chief Executive OfficerMHN ACO1. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based Care
Pooja IkaPresident and Chief Executive OfficereternalHealth1. Transforming Insurance: CEO Perspectives on Rethinking Business Strategies
Jeff BakPresident and Chief Executive OfficerImagine3601. Transforming Insurance: CEO Perspectives on Rethinking Business Strategies
Sachin JainPresident and Chief Executive OfficerSCAN Group1. Fireside Chat - Sachin Jain, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, SCAN Group
Mark MugiishiPresident and Chief Executive Officer, HMSABlue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii3. Driving Success for Regional and Local Health Plans
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
Marcos DacharyPrincipal, Chief Market Strategist and General Manager, Payer SolutionsMilliman MedInsight1. Charting Medicare Advantage Growth for the Next 5 Years
Bill GottisSenior Director, Business SolutionsBlue Cross and Blue Shield Plans of IL, MT, NM, OK, TX2. Tackling Workforce Challenges in Health Insurance
Brigid GastSenior Director, Care ManagementPartnership HealthPlan of California1. Advancements in Health Insurance: Redefining the Customer Experience
Angie KalousekSenior Director, Lifestyle MedicineBlue Shield of California3. Harnessing AI and Digital Tech for Optimal Health Plan Outcomes
Dan SarlesSenior Manager, Provider Data and Network Analytics(not set)2. From Friction to Function: Real-World Strategies for Provider Data Mastery
Corey LeftwichSenior Value Based Operations AnalystLouisiana Blue2. Developing Payment Models Aligned with Health Plan Goals
Jigar ShahSenior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Strategy OfficerBlue Shield of CA02. AI Strategies for Health Plan Success
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
Krithika SrivatsSenior Vice President, Clinical Practice and ProductSagility2. Optimizing Medical Spend with Population Profiling and Risk Strategies for DSNP and MA Plans
Jennifer St. ThomasSenior Vice President, Commercial and Medicare MarketsMass General Brigham Health Plan3. Clinical Innovation in Health Plan Design: Big Ideas for Bold Leaders
Louis DeStefanoSenior Vice President, GrowthOscar Health3. Meeting the ICHRA Moment
Anthony ThompsonSenior Vice President, Healthcare Network StrategyCDPHP1. Strengthening Health Plan-Provider Relationships for Value-Based Care
SV KrishnanSenior Vice President, Healthcare TransformationSagility2. Optimizing Medical Spend with Population Profiling and Risk Strategies for DSNP and MA Plans
Leslie HelouSenior Vice President, Health Outcomes StrategyMOBE2. Innovative Approaches to Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Jeff YanigaSenior Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Account ManagementHighRoads3. Driving Success for Regional and Local Health Plans
Kyle EstepSenior Vice President of StrategyTake Command3. Meeting the ICHRA Moment
Samantha ShahaniStaff Vice President, Consumer Personalization, Strategy and InsightsElevance Health1. Advancements in Health Insurance: Redefining the Customer Experience
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
Pankhuri SharmaStrategy and Operations LeaderHumana1. Navigating the Value-based Era: Trends and Directions in Chronic Care Management for Health Plans
Brad RileyVice President, Analytics and ReportingLongevity Health Plan3. Clinical Innovation in Health Plan Design: Big Ideas for Bold Leaders
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
Meredith WilliamsVice President, Clinical AffairsOscar Health Insurance3. Clinical Focus: Driving Innovation In Health Insurance
Liz JonesVice President, Clinical and Quality StrategyLucet2. Developing Payment Models Aligned with Health Plan Goals
Latonia WalkerVice President, Clinical OperationsBlueCross BlueShield Illinois1. Regulatory Outlook: Navigating Prior Authorization Changes
Brian SmolichVice President, Health Alliance Quality and Managed Care OperationsCarle Health3. Pharmacy Focus: The Future of Weight Loss Drug Coverage
Allison HofmannVice President, Health SystemsCigna1. The Next Era of Health Plans: Strategies for the Coming Years
2. How Health Plans Can Promote Health Literacy
Sheri JohnsonVice President, Member Enrollment and BillingUCare2. Tackling Workforce Challenges in Health Insurance