Dan Fishbein, President of Sun Life U.S., joins Eric to discuss Sun Life’s commitment to supporting holistic care for mental health and how it leverages digital technology to enhance the overall delivery of mental health and caregiver support to all clients.    The conversation also touches on how Sun Life is helping patients navigate a challenging healthcare system. It’s using data and analytics to identify trends and unmet needs and AI to summarize health records quickly to improve health outcomes.   In addition, Dan elaborates on Sun Life’s redefined role as a healthcare bene ..read more

  Leaders from Ballad Health, Baystate Health, Stony Brook Medicine and Purple Lab share how health systems can take a more sophisticated and consumer-focused approach to attracting new patients.    Our expert panel leads a thought-provoking discussion on the importance of seeing patients as healthcare consumers and understanding how they make decisions, what motivates them, and how, where, and why they engage with the broader healthcare system.    You will discover innovative patient acquisition strategies and best practices you can implement in your organization to b ..read more

Leaders from Independence Blue Cross, Oscar Health and TytoCare explore how health plans can leverage various solutions effectively to optimize pricing structures; exploring technology adoption, cost-effectiveness, and market competitiveness. Our panel of industry experts will share successful strategies and real-world examples you can implement in your organization.   Topics covered include: Matching benefits with member personas Evolving virtual care beyond video Various innovations in product design  Bringing price transparency to ACA and Medicare Advantage products How ..read more

Kody Kinsley, Secretary of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, joins Eric to discuss how his state is improving the lives of families and children by expanding Medicaid and improving the mental health system.    Secretary Kinsley shares strategies for improving behavioral healthcare access and benefit design for North Carolina’s Medicaid and Medicare members, including peer support programs, mental health crisis lines, and data systems to track the availability of beds and individuals in need.    The conversation also explores the importance of improvi ..read more

Leaders from Humana, Blue Cross, and Blue Shield of Rhode Island delve into the dynamic landscape of specialty value-based care, sharing valuable insights and actionable strategies for navigating its complexities.    Show Guests: Alexander Ding, MD, MS, MBA, Associate Vice President for Physician Strategy and Medical Affairs, Humana  Nick Lefeber, Senior Vice President, Value-Based Care, Contracting, Data & Analytics, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island Rachel Winokur, Chief Executive Officer, TailorCare   https://www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com/events/the-evolution ..read more

Melissa Newton Smith, Founder of Newton Smith, and Keslie Crichton, Chief Sales Officer of BeneLynk, join Eric to discuss the introduction of the CMS Health Equity Index, which will replace the reward factor within the Medicare Advantage Star Rating program measurement. The Health Equity Index will be a seismic change for Medicare Advantage plans and impact revenue associated with Star Ratings. Melissa and Keslie share success stories from plans preparing for the change.  Links "Associations Between Annual Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy Loss and Prescription Drug Spending and Use": ht ..read more

  Leaders from Independence Blue Cross, Banner| Aetna, and Scene Health share exclusive insights on successfully accomplishing chronic condition management success with fewer resources.    Our expert panel explores patient-centered and technology-enabled approaches that elevate chronic care management efficiency and effectiveness. Don't miss the opportunity to learn about strategic solutions tailored to the unique challenges of Medicaid and Medicare health plans.   Panelists: Robert Groves, MD, Chief Medical Officer & Executive Vice President, Banner| Aetna Reetika Kuma ..read more

Leaders from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Independent Health, Evry Health and Vori Health discuss GP-1s and their role in addressing the global challenge of obesity. The panel shares innovative, multidisciplinary strategies you can implement to complement lifestyle interventions and other therapeutic approaches in your organization. * Improving outcomes by pairing GLP-1s with evidence-based behavior change * Considering musculoskeletal (MSK) health in obesity treatment * Understanding the role of GLP-1s in delivering value-based care   Panelists: Shelley Turk, Divisional Senior ..read more

Seema Kumar, CEO, Cure, an innovation campus in New York City, joins Eric to discuss how artificial intelligence can positively impact healthcare and lead to more innovation. She shares how AI has been used in healthcare and the promise it holds for the future.   The conversation also highlights the Cure Xchange Challenge: Health AI For Good, an initiative to incubate innovations by healthcare startups and entrepreneurs across disciplines and sectors to use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and equitably. Cure collaborated with MIT Solve for the Challenge and an independent board o ..read more

Blue Shield of California, Highmark, Intellihealth and NourishedRX discuss how they are mitigating the high costs of GLP-1s with lifestyle interventions such as behavior change, physical exercise, nutritional counseling, coaching to optimize outcomes for members living with obesity and diabetes.   Hear real-life examples and best practices to equip your members with the tools and strategies to achieve lasting success in managing obesity and diabetes beyond the limitations of GLP-1s.    PANELISTS Angie Kalousek Ebrahimi, Senior Director of Lifestyle Medicine, Blue Shield of Calif ..read more