As a major player within the health care system, health insurance plans are uniquely positioned to advance health equity in terms of how we design and pay for the benefits that bring better health and wellness care to everyone — no matter who you are, or where you live.LaShawn McIver, MD, MPH, AHIP’s senior vice president and chief health equity officer returns to the show and is joined by Pleasant Radford Jr., UCare’s inaugural health equity officer, to discuss the role health insurance...

New York is the largest city in the United States – and no borough, neighborhood, or community is quite the same. The city and its diverse populations need tailored, hyperlocal, hyper-focused health coverage designed for them – a challenge for which MetroPlusHealth has risen to the occasion. The mission goes beyond offering every New Yorker equitable access to quality health care, says President & CEO Dr. Talya Schwartz. It also includes finding innovative, compassionate ways to take on...

Host Robert Traynham sits down with Matt Salo, founder & CEO of Salo Health Strategies, for a candid conversation on how collaboration among Medicaid, AHIP, and health insurance providers is improving health care outcomes and access — and ensuring that the program is effective, affordable, and accountable.

What will it take to make health care more integrated, accessible, and patient centric? It starts with collaboration, innovation, and technology, says AHIP President and CEO Mike Tuffin and Pat Geraghty, chair of the AHIP Board of Directors and president and CEO of GuideWell and Florida Blue.  Tuffin and Geraghty sat down with us to talk candidly about their responsibility to deliver the best, most convenient, and most affordable care and coverage to the people they serve. They also opined on...

How do we think about the mind in relationship to the body, our environment, and those around us? And how can we make sure the people who need support — particularly when it's focused on mental health — are able to get the care they need?  Eva Borden is the president of behavioral health for Evernorth, the health services business for Cigna Corporation. We sat down with Borden for an illuminating discussion on how to break down silos, de-stigmatize conversations around mental health needs and...

There have never been so many pathways to getting quality health care — but barriers still exist. Disparities are real for many people, including those in racial and ethnic minorities, less privileged socioeconomic communities, and underserved rural populations.  Pooja Mittal, DO, chief health equity officer for Health Net, joined Conversations in Care host Robert Traynham for a conversation about health equity and Health Net’s work, including a first-of-its-kind health improvement project in...

AHIP Executive Vice President Robert Traynham sits down with LaShawn McIver, AHIP’s senior vice president and chief health equity officer, for an in-depth discussion about her vision for health equity and her role at AHIP.

There are 600,000 people experiencing homelessness in the United States, including 200,000 people in California and 70,000 in Los Angeles County. And yet homeless health care is a one-person-at-a-time operation that requires care to be deployed on the streets where these patients live.  Dr. Michael Hochman, CEO of Healthcare in Action, a subsidiary of SCAN Group, joined us to talk about providing medical care, mental health and addiction treatment, and case management to unhoused populations...

The American public is calling out for a conversation around health care. But will policymakers and members of Congress pick up the call? And if not now, when?Adam Abrams is a partner and Annalyse Keller is a managing director at Seven Letter, a strategic communications firm in Washington, D.C. We break down the agenda on Capitol Hill between now and end of year and when health care policy might come to the forefront of the national discussion.Listen in for what to expect in health policy and...

Health is not just what happens in the clinic or in the emergency department at the hospital. It happens in our homes, our neighborhoods, and our communities. So how can the health care industry reduce disparities and promote access to care and services that meet people where they are? Darrell Gray, II, MD, MPH, is the president & CEO of Wellpoint Maryland, which is an affiliate of Elevance Health. We dove into Dr. Gray’s recent experience at Elevance Health as its chief health equity...

When it comes to health care, an engaged, educated, and empowered consumer is a better patient. But how can the average consumer know where to go for real health information? And how can they determine what is fact versus what is rumor?Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, former chief medical officer at Salesforce, joined Conversations in Care host Robert Traynham for a conversation about how the health care industry can better educate the consumer, provide easier access to information, and build trust...

The seniors of today look nothing like the seniors of the past – and their stories, health journeys, and needs for community and connection are all evolving. So too is their health care.Dawn Maroney, president, markets, Alignment Health & CEO, Alignment Health Plan, and Hakan Kardes, chief technology & experience officer, Alignment Health, joined our Conversations in Care host Robert Traynham for a robust conversation on how we embrace the uniqueness of America’s seniors and develop...

How do we make sure no one has to suffer in silence? That mental well-being is considered just as important as physical health — and to drive down self-harm attempts?  We talk about it. We prioritize it. And we change the whole ecosystem of care to prevent, identify, and treat long before someone is in crisis. AHIP’s very own Robert Traynham was joined by Cara McNulty, DPA, president, behavioral health & mental well-being, CVS Health, for a new episode of Conversations in Care. This...

What does it mean to lead from the heart — to look beyond the percentages to see the people most vulnerable in our communities in need of care?AHIP’s very own Robert Traynham was joined by Eric C. Hunter, president & CEO of CareOregon, and Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA, CEO, SCAN Health Plan and SCAN Group, for a thought-provoking and honest conversation about serving people who are economically disenfranchised, homeless, or otherwise vulnerable and disadvantaged as they struggle accessing care...

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans sat down with Mom’s Meals’ Catherine Macpherson to discuss how to address food insecurity, as well as the value of food as medicine.

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by David Ko, CEO of Calm, and Jeff Warren, a Calm meditation instructor, for a discussion on the nation’s overarching mental health crisis. The discussion focused on the steps that need to be taken to help Americans – as well as the link between mindfulness, meditation, sleep, and overall mental health. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a guided meditation led by Jeff Warren.

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Dr. Paul Chiang and Julie Sacks from the Home Centered Care Institute for a discussion covering everything from the variety of services provided by home care to technology and how new approaches are helping home-based primary care patients feel less isolated and better cared-for.

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans sat down with four seniors -Corrin Heck, Sandy Smith, Vicki Benson, and Mike Vaquer - to discuss the value and benefits of the Medicare Advantage program.

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer at WebMD, for a discussion on the challenges facing the health care system, and how to reduce health care disparities and boost health equity. Dr. Whyte also addressed the rise of artificial intelligence and how it can influence personalized health care.

A special episode of The Next Big Thing in Health from AHIP's 2023 State of the Industry event. AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles spoke about the health care issues that matter to the people and communities we serve. Matt covered the policies AHIP is watching in 2023, the challenges facing health care, and how health insurance providers are improving health care access and affordability for all Americans.

A special episode of the Next Big Thing in Health podcast celebrates Medicare Advantage topping 30 million enrollees. AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles was joined by Mark Hamelburg, AHIP’s Senior Vice President, Federal Programs, for a discussion on the significance of the 30 million milestone and the value and benefits of Medicare Advantage.

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Tabatha Erck CEO of Zipari, for a wide-ranging discussion on the importance of the digital customer experience and the keys to a successful customer experience for health insurance providers.

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Susannah Fox, principal of Internet Geologist, LLC, for a wide-ranging discussion on what being a caregiver means in today’s health system. They covered the intersection of technology and caregiving, and touched on how employers can better support caregivers.

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Wells Hutchison, President and CEO of Delta Dental Plans Association, for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of oral health. They covered where the oral health industry stands right now, areas of improvement, and the opportunities this industry has in store for the future.