• Optum layoffs top 500 + more
    Jul 29 2024

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    5 mins
  • AI Revolutionizes Healthcare Payment Integrity
    Jul 29 2024

    Steve Sutherland, Senior Vice President at CERIS, dives into how AI and machine learning are transforming payment integrity in healthcare. He explores the benefits payers can experience, challenges to widespread adoption, and best practices for leaders implementing these powerful tools.

    This episode is sponsored by CERIS.

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    14 mins
  • Tackling Healthcare Inequities: A Deep Dive into St. Anthony Hospital's Battle for Medicaid Reform
    Jul 26 2024

    In this episode, Jakob Emerson speaks with Guy A. Medaglia, President & CEO of Saint Anthony Hospital in Chicago, and Michael Shakman, Partner at Miller Shakman Levine and Feldman, about St. Anthony's transformative role in community healthcare and their ongoing lawsuit against the state of Illinois over Medicaid payment issues. Guy shares his unconventional journey into healthcare and personal motivation rooted in his upbringing, while Mike explains the complexities and current status of their legal fight for fair and transparent Medicaid reimbursements.

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    26 mins
  • Krischa Winright, President of Medicare Advantage at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
    Jul 23 2024

    In this episode, Jakob Emerson interviews Krischa Winright, President of Medicare Advantage at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. They discuss Krischa's extensive background in healthcare, the unique needs of seniors in the Medicare Advantage market, and how BCBS Michigan is addressing these needs through innovative partnerships and strategies. Krischa also shares insights on the recent changes in Medicare Advantage star ratings and how her team is navigating industry headwinds to continue providing high-quality, affordable care to their members.

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    19 mins
  • More Optum layoffs + more
    Jul 22 2024

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    7 mins
  • UnitedHealth sued over DOJ antitrust probe + more
    Jul 15 2024

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    8 mins
  • UnitedHealth sued over DOJ antitrust probe + more
    Jul 15 2024

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    8 mins
  • Stephen Anderson, VP, Provider Contracting & Network Administration, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
    Jul 15 2024

    In this thrilling episode, Stephen Anderson, VP of Provider Contracting & Network Administration at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, discusses the significance of GLP-1 medications and the importance of making them affordable and accessible for those in need. He also explores the future growth prospects for Blue Cross, highlighting factors driving up costs in the healthcare system and the strategies being implemented to manage these challenges.

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    15 mins