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

Transforming Healthcare Affordability at Ascendiun with Paul Markovich

Posted February 12, 2026 • 00:26:38

In this episode, Paul Markovich, President and CEO of Ascendiun, discusses his testimony before Congress, the push to eliminate PBM spread pricing and...

Improving Cancer Care Quality and Costs at Florida Blue, part of GuideWell with Thomas Graf, MD

Posted February 11, 2026 • 00:20:06

In this episode, Thomas Graf, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Florida Blue, part of GuideWell, shares how the health plan is improving cancer care through...

Affordability, Access, and Operational Excellence at MetroPlusHealth with Lila Benayoun

Posted February 10, 2026 • 00:10:18

In this episode, Lila Benayoun, Chief Operating Officer at MetroPlusHealth, shares how the organization is translating member affordability data into...

Reimagining Consumer Experience and Technology at CVS Health with Tilak Mandadi

Posted February 9, 2026 • 00:22:56

In this episode, Tilak Mandadi, Executive Vice President of Ventures and Chief Experience and Technology Officer at CVS Health, shares how the company...

Dr. Damanjeet Chaubey on Bridging Strategy and Execution in Medicare Advantage

Posted February 6, 2026 • 00:24:36

In this episode, Dr. Damanjeet Chaubey, Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Clover Health, shares how payer provider relationships are evolving under...