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Agent Survival Guide PodcastFAQs About AHIP The 2026 AHIP Certification training is now live! We’re covering AHIP FAQs to help you prepare! Read the text version Resources: Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards: https://lnk.to/asg651 Get Access to Exclusive Leads When You Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent: https://lnk.to/3pKJsF FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/ FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference? https://lnk.to/asg658 The Survivor’s AEP Checklist: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-survivors-aep-checklist/ Upda...2025-06-2308 min

Agent Survival Guide Podcast2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Certification InfoKeep track of your AEP prep to-do checklist with help from Ritter's certification center and Ritter Blog weekly roundups. Listen to find out how to access carrier AHIP, NABIP, MA and PDP certification, product training details, and more! Resources: eBooks & Guides for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/guides/ FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/ Ritter Insurance Marketing Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/ What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://lnk.to/asg672 References: “Medicare Advantage Certification.” NABIP...2025-06-2307 min

Agent Survival Guide PodcastAHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare CertificationCertification season is here! Learn more about the AHIP test including how to prepare yourself, tips, tech hacks, and more. Listen before you begin your first attempt, you'll be glad you did! Read the text version Have questions about AHIP Certification? Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Contact Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/contact/ How to Survive AEP: Wellness Tips for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-to-survive-aep-wellness-tips-for-insurance-agents/ Medicare Part D - Could Be...2025-06-2118 min

Agent Survival Guide PodcastWhat is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?Learn more about AHIP requirements, how certification works for insurance agents, and more! Don't stress - we've got plenty of tips to help you survive certification and the start of AEP prep season. Read the text version Resources: 5 Things from the CMS 2026 MA and Part D Final Rule: https://lnk.to/asgf20250502 Leveling Up: From Chill Mode to Growth Mode ft. Christian Brindle: https://lnk.to/brindle2025 Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ Ritter Insurance Marketing Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/ R...2025-06-0209 min

The Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 202: Health Equity Progress in the United States. LaShawn McIver (AHIP) and Joy Lewis (AHA)From WEDI's Winter Forum earlier this year, a fireside chat about Health Equity's progress and future. The guests are LaShawn McIver, MD, SVP, Chief Health Equity Officer with AHIP, and Joy Lewis, SVP, Health Equity Strategies and Executive Director, Institute for Diversity and Health Equity, American Hospital Association. The moderator is Nancy Spector, formerly of the American Medical Association and currently WEDI's Senior Director, Federal Affairs. 2025-05-1643 min

Agent Survival Guide PodcastAHIP 2026 Certification DatesThe Friday Five for May 16th, 2025: Dunkin’ and Starbucks Summer 2025 Menus Viral Music Charts for Content Creation Potential Heart Benefit in Shingles Vaccine Possible Hints at ACA Subsidy Direction for 2026 AHIP 2026 Certification Dates Dunkin’ and Starbucks Summer 2025 Menus: “Dunkin’ Summer Menu.” Dunkindonuts.Com, Dunkin’, www.dunkindonuts.com/en/summer-menu. Accessed 13 May 2025. Fink, Bailey. “Starbucks Is Bringing Back Customers’ ‘Favorite Drink Ever’ This Summer.” Allrecipes.Com, Allrecipes, 17 Apr. 2025, www.allrecipes.com/starbucks-summer-menu-2025-11717043. Baker, Nicolette. “Starbucks’ Summer Menu Just Dropped — Including a Brand-New Iced Beverage.” Foodandwine.Com, Food & Wine, 15 Apr. 2025, www.foodandwine.com/starbucks-summer-menu-2025-11715175. Viral M...2025-05-1616 min

Agent Survival Guide Podcast5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out in a Crowd Why fit in when you can stand out and really shine? We highlight strategies insurance agents can use to elevate your marketing and set yourself apart in this industry. Read the text version Expand Your Insurance Industry Knowledge with Knight School! Resources: 5 Tips for Creating Your Personal Brand: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-tips-for-creating-your-personal-brand/ Best Practices for Writing an Email to Your Insurance Clients: https://ritterim.com/blog/best-practices-for-writing-an-email-to-your-insurance-clients/ Build Your Brand with Community Involvement: https://ritterim.com/blog/build-your-brand-with-community-involvement/ CMS 2025 Marketplace Integrity & Affordability Propose...2025-03-2113 min

Cville Right Now LiveQuinton Beckham On the AHIP Grant Awarded by CAAR Quinton Beckham, principal broker of KW Alliance, stops by to share some good news about a large grant enumerated for Critical Area Home Repairs to Albermarle Housing Improvement Plan (AHIP) by CAAR! 2024-12-0510 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthHow Tech Can Deliver a Whole-Patient View | InovalonRobert Traynham, chief business officer at AHIP, sat down with Kathryn Eshelman MD, MPH, vice president of medical informatics at Inovalon, for an in-depth discussion about how new technology can help providers and health care plans deliver value-based care.2024-10-1620 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthTreatment Through the Digital Front Door: Melissa Perry, MD & Demetrios Marousis MA, MBA, LPC | Highmark Inc.The fear of judgment or disapproval is one of the biggest hurdles people face when seeking mental health and substance use disorder 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 with their benefits privately, assess their symptoms, and connect with care providers virtually. Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Melissa Perry and Demetrios Marousis, director of behavioral health at Highmark, Inc., join us to share their insights into Highmark's missi...2024-07-2219 min

Agent Survival Guide Podcast2025 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info Organize your AEP prep with help from tools like our Certification Center and Weekly Roundups. Stay on track with MA and Part D certifications as they're released and stay ahead of the rush!    Read the text version    Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG595 Developing a Retention Mindset ft. Blake Amos (Cigna Healthcare): https://link.chtbl.com/2024BlakeAmos eBooks and Guides from Rit...2024-07-1507 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthInnovative Health Care by DesignWhat 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 think like designers. At ARPA-H, a new federal agency aimed at pioneering ambitious health care initiatives, Dr. Ku is focused on addressing the crisis in rural health care through the PARADIGM program. The goal is to deliver advanced h...2024-07-0215 min

Agent Survival Guide PodcastUpdates to the 2025 AHIP Certification You Should Know 2025 AHIP training is now live! Listen to get informed about training updates and resources to help you prepare and succeed. Read text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG589 Marketplace Training Resources for Health Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/marketplace-training-resources-for-health-insurance-agents/ Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG593 Ritter Certif...2024-06-2404 min

Agent Survival Guide PodcastAmazon RxPass Expands to Medicare Beneficiaries The Friday Five for June 21, 2024: AHIP 2024 Certification Down, CY 2025 Coming Soon Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage in Employer Plans Biden Administration Proposes Rule on Medical Debt Done Telehealth & The CDC Advisory on Stimulant ADHD Meds Amazon RxPass Expands to Medicare Beneficiaries Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 2025 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-medicare-advantage-and-part-d-certification-info/ Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Insurance Sales Success? https://ritterim.com/blog/are-you-self-sabotaging-your-insurance-sales-success/ 5 Things About Preppi...2024-06-2116 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthStrategies for Social Impact — Inside The Ad Council’s Mental Health Initiatives: Anthony Signorelli | The Ad CouncilFor 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 organization is also focused on mental health, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and existing social inequities. Anthony Signorelli, head of corporate partnerships at The Ad Council, joins us to share insights from the group’s various mental health initiatives, such as Seize the Awkward...2024-06-1819 min

Agent Survival Guide PodcastApple Intelligence and Other Highlights from WWDC 2024 The Friday Five for June 14, 2024: AHIP 2025 Certification Reminder May 2024 CPI Report June 2024 FOMC Meeting & Projections Apple OS Updates from WWDC 2024 Apple Intelligence Features Register for the Webinar - How to Market Yourself Online: https://bit.ly/marketyourself2024 Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. AHIP 2025 Certification Reminder: AHIP Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Online Course Site: https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/ Updates to the 2025 AHIP Certification You Should Know: https://ritterim.com/blog/updates-to-the-2025-ahip-certification-you-should-know/ 2024-06-1419 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthWe Are Partners in Care: Susan Dentzer | America’s Physician GroupsThe 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 joins us to talk about her work and APG’s commitment to value-based care. The organization advocates for patient-centered, coordinated, integrated health care, as well as the collaboration between physicians and health insurance providers. Watch to learn...2024-06-0413 min

Agent Survival Guide PodcastAHIP 2025 Certification Dates The Friday Five for May 31, 2024: Medicare Sales Planner & ACA Agent Calendar The Fitbit Ace LTE New Study on AI Adoption KFF Health Policy 101 Resource AHIP 2025 Certification Dates How do you like to learn? Answer this week’s question of the week here: https://bit.ly/asgquestion Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. [01:39] Medicare Sales Planner & ACA Agent Calendar: ACA Agent Sales Calendar PDF: https://ritterim.com/documents/the-busy-aca-agents-sales-calendar.pdf Increase Sales and Productivity with th...2024-05-3118 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthFrom Vision to Action — The Future of Health Equity: Dr. LaShawn McIver & Pleasant Radford Jr. | AHIP | UCareAs 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 officer returns to the show and is joined by Pleasant Radford Jr., UCare’s inaugural health equity officer, to discuss the role health insurance plans play in advancing health equity, the importance of data c...2024-05-2121 min

Agent Boost Marketing PodcastEpisode 36: Why AHIP Matters, MARX discussion, Section 1557 & Medicare SupplementsWebsite 💻 www.agentboost.com Get Contracted💰 https://agentboost.com/contact-us/ Join our Facebook Group 👨🏼‍🎓https://www.facebook.com/groups/606332946546184/ In this episode we talk about WHY AHIP and certifications are important to carriers. We talk about MARX, what it is and why it's valuable to agents. Finally we wrap up with discussing Section 1557 and how they may affect Medicare Supplements. 🚀🚀🚀 Welcome to the ultimate podcast for all you insurance aficionados out there – "The Agent Boost Podcast"! 🎙️ If you've ever wondered how to crack the code on marketing and sales tactics in the wild world of Medicare, health, and life insurance, & ACA well, you've just hit the jac...2024-05-2055 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthA Masterclass Approach to Micro-tailoring Health Dr. Talya Schwartz | MetroPlusHealthNew 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 equitable access to quality health care, says President & CEO Dr. Talya Schwartz. It also includes finding innovative, compassionate ways to take on the city’s most complex health challenges and addressing physical and social barriers to health care, such as homelessness and ment...2024-05-0723 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthWhy Medicaid Matters: Matt Salo | Salo Health StrategiesHost 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.2024-04-2319 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthGuiding Greater Health from the Top: Mike Tuffin & Pat Geraghty | AHIP | GuideWell | Florida BlueWhat 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 about their responsibility to deliver the best, most convenient, and most affordable care and coverage to the people they serve. They also opined on what keeps them up at night — and shared a rare peek from the C-su...2024-04-0918 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthElevating Mental Health Care for All: Eva Borden | Evernorth Health ServicesHow 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 Corporation. We sat down with Borden for an illuminating discussion on how to break down silos, de-stigmatize conversations around mental health needs and solutions, and how major companies are making a difference in access and af...2024-02-2026 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthHow to Close Health Care Gaps: Pooja MittalThere 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 Care host Robert Traynham for a conversation about health equity and Health Net’s work, including a first-of-its-kind health improvement project in Los Angeles County, California, that provides doulas for Black women through a community-based partnership. Hear more of Dr. Mitt...2024-01-3019 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthInside the Mind of a Global Health Equity Expert: Dr. LaShawn McIverAHIP 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.2024-01-1616 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthHomelessness as a Health Problem: Dr. Michael HochmanThere 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 of SCAN Group, joined us to talk about providing medical care, mental health and addiction treatment, and case management to unhoused populations in California while working to get them into stable housing. Watch to learn how Healthcare in Action prov...2024-01-0218 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthWhat’s Next in Health Care Policy: Adam Abrams & Annalyse KellerThe 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 and end of year and when health care policy might come to the forefront of the national discussion.Listen in for what to expect in health policy and...2023-12-0511 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthBetter Health Care, No Matter Your Status: Dr. Darrell GrayHealth 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 Maryland, which is an affiliate of Elevance Health. We dove into Dr. Gray’s recent experience at Elevance Health as its chief health equity officer, to discover how we can help every American achieve the...2023-11-2124 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthCombatting Medical Misinformation: Geeta NayyarWhen 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 Traynham for a conversation about how the health care industry can better educate the consumer, provide easier access to information, and build trust that will counteract all the misinformation.Watch to l...2023-11-0719 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthServing America’s Seniors: Dawn Maroney and Hakan KardesThe 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 our Conversations in Care host Robert Traynham for a robust conversation on how we embrace the uniqueness of America’s seniors and develop creative ways to reach them with compassion and care under Medicare Advantage plans.Watch to s...2023-10-2428 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthChanging Our Mental Health Approach to Save Lives: Cara McNultyHow 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 joined by Cara McNulty, DPA, president, behavioral health & mental well-being, CVS Health, for a new episode of Conversations in Care. This conversation, debuting on World Mental Health Day, showcases how CVS Health and Aetna...2023-10-1028 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthDelivering Health with Heart: Eric C. Hunter and Sachin H. JainWhat 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 conversation about serving people who are economically disenfranchised, homeless, or otherwise vulnerable and disadvantaged as they struggle accessing care and treatment.2023-09-2633 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthHealthy Food is Health CareAHIP 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.2023-08-0232 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthTreating Mental Health, One Meditation At A TimeAHIP 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 healt 2023-05-2440 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthHelping the Homebound Through House CallsAHIP 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 of 2023-04-2531 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthHighlighting the Value of Medicare AdvantageAHIP 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 Advant 2023-04-1125 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthBuilding Health Equity, One Internet Symptom Search at a TimeAHIP 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 re 2023-02-1629 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthAHIP’s 2023 State of the IndustryA 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 2023-01-2424 min

The Next Big Thing in Health30 Million Strong: Why Medicare Advantage Is Exploding in Popularity and SizeA 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 2023-01-1807 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthImproving the Customer ExperienceAHIP 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 2022-12-2128 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthThe 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 2022-12-1425 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthUnderstanding the State of America’s Oral Health | 49AHIP 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 2022-11-3024 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthUnderstanding Open Enrollment | 48AHIP 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 2022-11-2204 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthRecognizing the Importance of Trust in Health Care | 47AHIP 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 2022-10-0526 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthFocusing on Health Equity | 46AHIP 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.2022-09-2123 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthTransforming Pain Management | 45AHIP 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 2022-08-1030 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthReimagining Senior Care | 44AHIP 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 2022-07-2725 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthUnderstanding Contraception Coverage | 43AHIP 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.2022-07-0812 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthSaving Lives, One Meal at a Time: Mom’s Meals | 42AHIP 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.2022-06-1522 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthThe Impact of the Pandemic on Pharmacy Programs: UPMC Health Care | 41AHIP 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.2022-06-0827 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthState of the Health Care Industry 2022 | 40A 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.2022-04-2058 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthHow Data and Startups are Transforming Health Care: Amazon Web Services | 39AHIP 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 2022-04-0638 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthVirtual Care and Using Data to Improve Outcomes: Teladoc Health | 38AHIP 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.2022-03-3016 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthWhat to Expect in 2022: Highmark Health | 37Highmark 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 2022-01-2022 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthChanging the Way We Perceive Mental Health: Psych Hub | 36Marjorie 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 2021-11-1032 min

The Next Big Thing in Health“Don’t Cut Our Medicare Advantage”: Featuring Seniors from the Coalition for Medicare Choices | 35On 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 2021-10-2725 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthWhat it Takes to Deliver Better Care to Seniors: Alignment Healthcare | 34John 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 2021-10-1328 min

The Collective Voice of Health IT, A WEDI PodcastEpisode 52: TEFCA Table Talk Part 1: Stakeholder Panel with Hans Buitendijk (Cerner), Tim Pletcher (MiHIN) and Danielle Lloyd (AHIP)Part 1 of a great roundtable discussion on TEFCA and how it will affect the industry from numerous perspectives. Moderated by WEDI board member John Kelly, we welcome: Hans Buitendijk, Director, Interoperability Strategy, Cerner Tim Pletcher, Executive Director, Michigan Heath Information Network, MiHIN Danielle Lloyd, Senior VP, Private Market Innovations & Quality Initiatives, AHIP 2021-09-0732 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthA Formulary of Mental Health & Wellness Apps: Kaiser Permanente, Teladoc Health | 33Scott 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 2021-09-0231 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthThe Rise of Social Media Influencers in Health Care: Main Street One | 32Curtis 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 2021-08-1826 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthRacial Equity and Justice in Health Care: APIAHF | 31Juliet 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.2021-08-0433 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthUnderstanding Cultural Diversity and Confronting COVID-19: UPMC | 30Hosts 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.2021-07-2123 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthFrom Data Insights to Personalized Care: Anthem | 29Hosts 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" organizatio 2021-07-0626 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthBuilding Community Health through Medicaid Managed Care: Centene | 28Chris 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 communit 2021-06-2218 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthFighting Fake Medical News Online: YouTube | 27Dr. 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 health 2021-06-0923 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthVaccine Hesitancy and Trusted Messengers: CVS Caremark | 26Dr. Sree Chaguturu, Chief Medical Officer at CVS Caremark, joins hosts Matt Eyles and Laura Evans to discuss CVS Caremark’s recent research on vaccine hesitancy and how that research will guide their vaccination efforts moving forward.2021-03-3122 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthWhat is Whole Person Care?: AmeriHealth Caritas | 25Dr. Andrea Gelzer, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at AmeriHealth Caritas, joined hosts Matt Eyles and Laura Evans to discuss new advancements in population health management strategies, the 2021-03-1827 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthPreparing for the Next Pandemic: Johns Hopkins | 24Our hosts are joined by Dr. Lisa Maragakis, Senior Director of Infection Prevention with The Johns Hopkins Health System, for a discussion about lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how we c 2021-02-2415 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthCOVID-19 Vaccines, a ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’: White House Vaccinations Coordinator | 23Dr. Bechara Choucair, White House Vaccinations Coordinator and former Chief Health Officer for Kaiser Permanente, sat down with hosts Laura Evans and AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles to discuss the U 2021-02-1026 min

Go With JohnEpisode 10: Jennifer Jacobs: Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP)“Safe at Home” – with Jennifer Jacobs and Rachel Foster. Go With John as he chats with Jennifer Jacobs, the Executive Director for the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program. AHIP is a Virginia-based nonprofit that helps keep people in their homes by doing critical repairs. Rachel Foster joins us for part of the show, and shares how she became involved with AHIP, as well as what inspired her to support the nonprofit. 2021-02-0447 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthCOVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Value-Based Care: Humana | 22Our hosts Matt Eyles and Laura Evans are joined by Dr. William Shrank, Chief Medical Officer for Humana, for a discussion about vaccine distribution, Humana’s focus on population health, improving health outcomes and more.2021-01-2732 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthFighting COVID-19 with Data-Sharing Solutions: IBM Watson | 21Our hosts Matt Eyles and Laura Evans are joined by Eric Piscini, Global Vice President of Payer and Emerging Business Networks for IBM Watson Health.2020-12-0925 min

The Next Big Thing in Health2020 Elections Breakdown: What to Expect in Health Care | 20Our hosts are joined by Seven Letter Partners Erik Smith and Brendan Buck to discuss the results of the 2020 elections and what they mean for health care as Washington enters the lame duck period and 2020-11-2338 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthHow We Measure a Drug’s Value: ICER | 19Our hosts are joined by Steven D. Pearson, MD, MSc, the Founder and President of the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER), an independent non-profit organization that evaluates the eviden 2020-11-1128 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthTaking Action on Diversity in Health Care: SCAN Health Plan | 18Our hosts are joined by Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA, FACP, President and CEO of SCAN Group and Health Plan.2020-11-0530 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthThe Power of Data to Drive Better Public Health: Google Health | 17Our guest is Karen DeSalvo, Chief Health Officer at Google Health. We learn how emerging technologies can help improve health care for everyone.2020-10-2024 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthHow a Pandemic Puts the Focus on Value: CareFirst | 16Our guest is Brian Pieninck, President and CEO of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. We learn what it takes to bring greater value to patients amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. 2020-10-1438 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthDisaster Response, Women’s Health & COVID-19: Dr. Leana Wen | 15On the first episode of season three, our hosts Matt Eyles and Laura Evans discuss COVID-19 disaster preparedness and women's health with Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and visiting professor o 2020-09-2321 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthCaregiving and the COVID-19 Crisis: Cambia Health Foundation | 14Our hosts Matt Eyles and Laura Evans sit down with Peggy Maguire, President of Cambia Health Foundation, to discuss how the COVID-19 crisis has affected caregiving in the United States. At Cambia Heal 2020-07-0821 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthCOVID-19 and Virtual Care: Teladoc Health | 13Our hosts Matt Eyles and Laura Evans sit down with Dan Trencher, Senior Vice President of Product and Corporate Strategy at Teladoc Health, to discuss how the COVID-19 crisis has affected the virtual 2020-06-1726 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthMyth-busting Value in Health Care: Jefferson Health | 12We spoke with Dr. Stephen Klasko, President of Thomas Jefferson University and CEO of Jefferson Health, about some current myths and misconceptions that people have about value in health care. Listen 2020-06-0435 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthBuilding Unlikely Partnerships in Health Care: Quil Health | 11Navigating today’s health care system can be chaotic. More than ever, providing the right information at the right time can make all the difference in improving patient outcomes and bridging the healt 2020-05-2034 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthThe Voice of the Patient in Transforming Health Care: Extend Coaching and Consulting and Global Liver Institute | 10How do we make sure the voice of patients is heard in everything we do in health care? We discussed with Becca Pearce, President, Extend Coaching and Consulting, and Donna Cryer, President & CEO, Glob 2020-05-0646 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthHealth Care's Unconventional CEO: Highmark Health | 09Our co-host and AHIP president and CEO Matt Eyles sat down recently with David Holmberg, President & CEO of Highmark Health, to discuss his untraditional path to the C-Suite and how health insurance p 2020-05-0626 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthOvercoming the COVID-19 Crisis: Dr. Steve Miller, Cigna | 08We spoke with Dr. Steve Miller, Chief Clinical Officer at Cigna, about what health insurance providers are doing to protect Americans and help to overcome COVID-19. Listen in for some practical advice 2020-04-2236 min

Relentless Health ValueEP259: What Are Payers Looking to Solve For Right Now? With Rahul Dubey of Percynal Health InnovationsRahul Dubey is the founder of Percynal Health Innovations. He’s also the former chief innovation officer at AHIP—that’s America’s Health Insurance Plans. AHIP is a trade group for insurance carriers, health systems, best-in-breed solution providers, and others. Rahul has created what he calls strategic working groups, in which he gets together essential stakeholders within a regional geography to collaborate and figure out innovative best-in-class emerging solutions and approaches. The first thing they do in these strategic working groups is to identify common problems. Since the best solutions solve the best problems for the most sta...2020-02-0632 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthHealth Care Transformation in a Human + Machine World: Accenture Health | 07AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles sits down with Sig Shirodkar, Managing Director at Accenture Health, to discuss the role that machine learning and artificial intelligence can play in health care.2019-12-1922 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthThe Empowered Patient: Patient Advocate Foundation | 06Hosts Laura Evans and Matt Eyles sit down with Alan Balch, chief executive officer of the Patient Advocate Foundation.2019-12-1235 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthWhen Tech Meets Health Care: Oscar Health | 05Hosts Laura Evans and Matt Eyles join Sara Wajnberg, Chief Product Officer at Oscar Health, to discuss the intersection of technology and health care, the importance of trust between insurance provide 2019-11-1428 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthCreating a Better Future for Kids: Permanente Medicine | 04Hosts Laura Evans and Matt Eyles join President and CEO of Northwest Permanente, Imelda Dacones, MD, to discus the social determinants of health, how adverse childhood experiences can impact our long-2019-10-2337 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthHuman Touch Still Matters: Florida Blue | 03Hosts Laura Evans and Matt Eyles sit down with Pat Geraghty, President and CEO of Florida Blue, to discuss how Florida Blue's retail centers are providing a personal touch to the health care experienc 2019-10-1028 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthMen, Millennials, & Changing Face of Caregiving: AARP | 02In this episode of The Next Big Thing in Health, hosts Laura Evans and Matt Eyles sit down with Susan Reinhard, Director of AARP’s Public Policy Institute, to discuss how the caregiving industry is ev 2019-09-1132 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthMedicare for All & Health Care’s Path Forward: AHIP CEO | 01In this episode of The Next Big Thing in Health, AHIP’s President and CEO Matt Eyles discusses his personal experience with the health care system, the challenges facing the health care industry today 2019-09-1120 min

The Next Big Thing in HealthIntroducing The Next Big Thing in Health | 00Here's a taste of what’s to come on The Next Big Thing in Health podcast.2019-08-2002 min

The Healthcare Policy Podcast ® Produced by David IntrocasoInterview with America's Health Insurance Plans' (AHIP) CEO Matt Eyles (March 19th)Listen NowDespite gains made under the ACA, health insurance coverage in the US remains fraught with problems. Over 28 million non-elderly remain uninsured. Health care spending is extreme. Health care coverage is the most expensive worldwide in absolute terms and relative to average incomes – despite the fact Americans consume no more or fewer health care resources than our comparative peers. In 2018, an insurance premium for a family of four was $19,616 or almost one-third of median household income of $61,372. Several factors explain this. Among others, while Medicare spending per capita decreased by 1.2% between 2007 and 2014 however for private insurance spendingi...2019-03-2028 min

American Benefits PodcastEpisode 27: Cover Me, I’m Going In - Talking Workplace Health Insurance with AHIP’s Adam BeckOn the cusp of the 2018 midterm elections, health care remains a major issue for American voters. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 71 percent say that health care policy is “very important” in their decision about how to cast their vote and a plurality – 30 percent – say that health care is the most important issue in the midterm elections. Since more than half of all Americans, 181 million people plus, are covered by health insurance through an employer, policies affecting workplace coverage are of paramount importance. Enter America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), the national association whose members provide coverage for health...2018-11-0144 min

Shprd9162017AaronMichael&IbwithEliza! AHip Hop 6 12 17, 8 20 PM9162017AaronMichael&IbwithEliza! AHip Hop 6 12 17, 8 20 PM by Shprd 2017-10-1801 min $It\'s about the triple aim!$ It's about the triple aim!Population Health Colloquium: Meet Richard A. Bankowitz, MD, MBA AHIPThe Seventeenth Population Health Colloquium organized by the Jefferson College of Population Health convened in Philadelphia, PA from March 27-29, 2017 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. David Nash, MD, MBA Dean of the Jefferson College of Population Health served as master of ceremonies presiding over 2 1/2 days of power packed presentations by key thought leaders in population health sciences. In today's uncertain and volatile climate, the practice of population health has taken on even more importance. As health care leaders, we understand the impact of social determinants on our nation's health. The fact that zip code is a better predictor of health than...2017-06-1911 min