Episodes
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Jan. 23, 2023
AHIP’s 2023 State of the Industry
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 commu
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Jan. 17, 2023
30 Million Strong: Why Medicare Advantage Is Exploding in Popularity and Size
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 Vice
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Dec. 20, 2022
Improving the Customer Experience
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
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Dec. 14, 2022
The Next Big Idea Lies in Health Care’s Invisible ‘Angel’ Network’
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 he
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Nov. 29, 2022
Understanding the State of America’s Oral Health | 49
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
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Nov. 21, 2022
Understanding Open Enrollment | 48
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 p
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Oct. 4, 2022
Recognizing the Importance of Trust in Health Care | 47
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 and
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Sept. 20, 2022
Focusing on Health Equity | 46
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.
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Aug. 9, 2022
Transforming Pain Management | 45
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 Di
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July 26, 2022
Reimagining Senior Care | 44
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 reinvent
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July 7, 2022
Understanding Contraception Coverage | 43
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 coverage access for years, and continue to work hard every day to ensure people have access to many affordable contraception choices.
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June 14, 2022
Saving Lives, One Meal at a Time: Mom’s Meals | 42
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 programs.
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June 7, 2022
The Impact of the Pandemic on Pharmacy Programs: UPMC Health Care | 41
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.
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April 20, 2022
State of the Health Care Industry 2022 | 40
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, and how health insurance providers are improving health care access and affordability for all Americans.
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April 5, 2022
How Data and Startups are Transforming Health Care: Amazon Web Services | 39
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 Services
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March 30, 2022
Virtual Care and Using Data to Improve Outcomes: Teladoc Health | 38
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.
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Jan. 19, 2022
What to Expect in 2022: Highmark Health | 37
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 i
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Nov. 9, 2021
Changing the Way We Perceive Mental Health: Psych Hub | 36
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 c
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Oct. 26, 2021
“Don’t Cut Our Medicare Advantage”: Featuring Seniors from the Coalition for Medicare Choices | 35
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 t
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Oct. 12, 2021
What it Takes to Deliver Better Care to Seniors: Alignment Healthcare | 34
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 fu
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Sept. 2, 2021
A Formulary of Mental Health & Wellness Apps: Kaiser Permanente, Teladoc Health | 33
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 Ey
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Aug. 17, 2021
The Rise of Social Media Influencers in Health Care: Main Street One | 32
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 role
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Aug. 4, 2021
Racial Equity and Justice in Health Care: APIAHF | 31
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 Pacific Islanders.
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July 20, 2021
Understanding Cultural Diversity and Confronting COVID-19: UPMC | 30
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.