Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast

The Becker's Payer Issues Podcast is the must-listen podcast exclusively created for health insurance executives. Two new 15-minute episodes are released weekly with the leaders who shape health insurance in America and the cost of care, policy and regula

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Recent Episodes

Rethinking GLP 1 Coverage Through Transparent, Consumer First Pharmacy Models

Posted January 23, 2026 • 00:14:03

In this episode, Bethanie Stein, PharmD, Segment President of Pharmacy at Humana, discusses how employers are approaching GLP-1 coverage and why partnerships...

Advancing Maternal and Child Health Through Data, Partnerships, and Policy

Posted January 22, 2026 • 00:25:40

In this episode, Dr. Alice Hm Chen, Executive Vice President and Chief Health Officer at Centene, discusses how the organization is improving maternal...

Leading Priority Health Through Growth, Trust, and Transformation

Posted January 21, 2026 • 00:16:44

In this episode, Nick Gates, president of Priority Health, shares his leadership journey, the values shaping his approach, and how trust and community...

Navigating Cost Pressures and Data Driven Partnerships at EmblemHealth

Posted January 19, 2026 • 00:16:18

In this episode, Heather Tamborino, Chief Financial Officer at EmblemHealth, discusses how payer provider collaboration, thoughtful use of AI, and data...

Jay Nakashima, President of eHealth Exchange

Posted January 19, 2026 • 00:12:22

In this episode, Jay Nakashima, President of eHealth Exchange, discusses how modern data standards and trusted networks are transforming payer provider...