The fear of judgment or disapproval is one of the biggest hurdles people face when seeking mental health and substance abuse treatment. Highmark Inc., a Blue Cross Blue Shield health and wellness organization, is helping break that stigma with innovative solutions. One of those solutions is a "digital front door," which allows members to interact w…

What if doctors could think like designers? Can that change the way we deliver health care services in terms of products, services, and spaces? Long before he joined the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), Dr. Bon Ku was an expert in health care design, combining creativity with scientific rigor and advocating for doctors to thin…

For more than 80 years, The Ad Council has addressed significant social issues in the United States through powerful communication strategies. From Smokey Bear to “Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk,” the Ad Council has brought together marketers, advertisers, nonprofits, and government agencies to address critical social issues. The nonprofit o…

The mission for America’s Physician Groups (APG) is “taking responsibility for America’s health.” Not only is APG’s mission bold and aspirational, but so is APG President and CEO, Susan Dentzer. One of the nation’s most respected health policy thought leaders and journalists, and a frequent speaker and commentator on television and radio, Dentzer j…

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 o…

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 equitab…

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 ab…

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 Corporat…

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 C…

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.By 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 Trayn…

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 …

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 joi…

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 conversatio…

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.By AHIP

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 nations overarching mental healtBy AHIP

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined byDr. Paul Chiang and Julie Sacks from the Home Centered Care Institute for a discussion coveringeverything from the variety ofBy AHIP

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 AdvantBy AHIP

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 reBy AHIP

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 commuBy AHIP

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, AHIPs Senior ViceBy AHIP

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 toBy AHIP

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 todays heBy AHIP

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 healthBy AHIP

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles was joined by Jeanette Thornton, AHIP Executive Vice President of Public Policy and Strategies. They discussed whats new during Open Enrollment this year, and what pBy AHIP

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Dr. Jan Berger, CEO of Health Intelligence Partners. They discussed the critical role trust plays in the health care system andBy AHIP

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Dr. Sachin Jain, President and CEO, SCAN Group and Health Plan. They discussed SCAN’s efforts to increase equity in the populations that need it the most and have been historically overlooked, as well as lessons learned in reducing health disparities.…

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Dr. David E. Mino, Senior Medical Director, Cigna Healthcare and National Medical Director of Orthopaedic Surgery and Spinal DiBy AHIP

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Hilary Marden-Resnik, President and CEO, UCare, and Joel Theisen, CEO and Founder of Lifespark. They discussed how to reinventBy AHIP

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles was joined by AHIP’s Kate Berry to discuss the current landscape of health insurance coverage for contraception. Berry, AHIP’s Senior Vice President Clinical Innovation, Strategic Partnership, highlighted how health insurance providers have supported the protections of the Affordable Care Act for contraception cove…

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Catherine Macpherson, Senior Vice President of Healthcare Strategy and Development and Chief Nutrition Officer with Mom’s Meals. They discussed using food as medicine, as well as the opportunities and challenges associated with delivering food through the Medicaid and Medicare…

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Chronis Manolis, Senior Vice President Pharmacy and Chief Pharmacy Officer at UPMC Health Plan. They discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted pharmacy programs, as well as how emerging tools and technologies are bringing value to members.…

A special episode of The Next Big Thing in Health from AHIP's 2022 State of the Industry event. AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles led an in-depth discussion with AHIP experts about the health care issues that matter to the people and communities we serve. Highlights include the policies AHIP is watching in 2022, the challenges facing health care, a…

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans are joined by Amanda Goltz, U.S. Health Care Lead for Worldwide Public Sector Health Care, Venture Capital and Startups at Amazon Web ServicesBy AHIP

AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and co-host Laura Evans were joined by Kim LaFontana, Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth at Teladoc Health. The group discussed Teladoc’s new virtual care transformation study and how the company is using that data to drive the best outcomes for patients.By AHIP

Highmark Health CEO David Holmberg joined hosts Laura Evans and AHIP President Matt Eyles to discuss how Omicron is affecting our health care system, what policies will impact our health care system iBy AHIP

Marjorie Morrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Psych Hub, joined us for a discussion on mental health, how perceptions around treating mental health are changing, and how lessons learned from the COVID-19 cBy AHIP

On a special edition of The Next Big Thing in Health, AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles and Co-host Laura Evans sat down with three seniors - Dona Wildove, Mike Cerbo, and Jean Williams - to discuss tBy AHIP

John Kao, CEO of Alignment Healthcare, joined hosts Laura Evans and AHIP President Matt Eyles to discuss how Alignment Healthcare caters to the specific needs of Medicare Advantage populations, the fuBy AHIP

Scott Heisler, Principal Consultant and Innovation Specialist with Kaiser Permanente and Dan Trencher, SVP of Corporate Strategy with Teladoc Health joined hosts Laura Evans and AHIP President Matt EyBy AHIP

Curtis Hougland, founder and CEO of Main Street One, joined hosts Laura Evans and AHIP President Matt Eyles to share how authentic messengers can help individuals overcome vaccine hesitancy, the roleBy AHIP

Juliet K. Choi, President and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), joined hosts Laura Evans and AHIP President Matt Eyles to discuss her organization’s work to advance health equity, provide culturally relevant resources and information on COVID-19, and improve the health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacif…

Hosts Matt Eyles, AHIP President, and Laura Evans are joined by Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan, Senior Medical Services Director of Quality and Pediatrics at UPMC Health Plan, for a discussion on UMPC’s work to deliver accurate and up-to-date COVID-19 information to Spanish-speaking plan members.By AHIP

Hosts Matt Eyles, AHIP President, and Laura Evans are joined by Stacia Grosso, Staff VP, Digital Strategy & Operations at Anthem, for a discussion on Anthem's evolution into a "data-first" organizatioBy AHIP

Chris Priest, Vice President of Medicaid Solutions for Centene, joined hosts Laura Evans and AHIP President Matt Eyles to discuss what the health insurance provider is doing to promote better communitBy AHIP

Dr. Garth Graham, Director and Global Head of Healthcare and Public Health Partnerships at YouTube / Google, joined hosts Laura Evans and AHIP President Matt Eyles to discuss the importance of healthBy AHIP