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Mulready MinutesEp 43 Part 2: Medicare Open Enrollment and Senior ScamsRay Walker, Divisional Director for MAP at OID, talks about Medicare Open Enrollment and some of the senior scams to look out for.
Ray Walker is the Divisional Director for the Medicare Assistance Program at the Oklahoma Insurance Department. With over two decades of experience in the healthcare and insurance industry, Mr. Walker is a seasoned expert in his field.
2025-11-1316 minMulready MinutesEp. 43 Part 1: Open Enrollment for the MarketplaceCommissioner Mulready talks with Deputy Commissioner Mike Rhoads about Open Enrollment for the Marketplace, what key dates, plan options, and networks should Oklahomans consider. Additionally, learn how to navigate your insurance needs if premium subsidies are to end.
Mike Rhoads joined OID in 2011, bringing over 40 years of executive experience to the team. His career includes 25 years with a leading insurance company, followed by a consultancy role specializing in the insurance industry across Oklahoma and Texas.
2025-11-1218 minMulready MinutesEp. 42: 2026 Marketplace Changes: What Oklahomans Need to KnowEpisode 42 of the Mulready Minute features Commissioner Glen Mulready in conversation with Miranda Creviston Motter, Senior Vice President of State Affairs and Policy for AHIP.
Miranda Creviston Motter – Miranda joined America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) in 2020 as Senior Vice President of State Affairs and Policy, leading state policy, advocacy, and political engagement. She previously served over eight years as President and CEO of the Ohio Association of Health Plans, establishing it as a trusted voice with policymakers. Miranda brings valuable insight to the conversation about “2026 Marketplace Changes: What Oklahomans Need to Know.”
2025-09-2228 minMulready MinutesEp. 41: Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Grant Program UpdateEpisode 41 of the Mulready Minute features Commissioner Glen Mulready in conversation with Ashley Scott, OID’s Government & Community Affairs Director, as they discuss the latest developments in the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Grant Program following the release of its 19th ZIP code. Tune in to hear how the program is progressing and what steps are being taken to improve the consumer experience during the application process.
Ashley Scott - With over a decade of experience, including more than 10 years in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and time as a legislative liaison at the State Department of Health, Ashley br...
2025-06-1715 minMulready MinutesEp 40: Let's Talk RoofingIn Episode 40, Commissioner Mulready sits down with Scott McCollum, owner of McRoof. They discuss a topic that hits close to home—literally—roofing. Whether it’s storm damage, insurance claims, or contractor confusion, we know roofing repairs and replacements are essential for Oklahoma homeowners.
Scott McCollum, Owner of McRoof Scott owns McRoof and is a certified expert in roofing and storm damage assessment. With multiple industry credentials and decades of experience, Scott leads a team that delivers top-tier service and lasting customer relationships. He enjoys hunting, road trips with his wife Wanda, playing fetch with their chocolate lab Sa...
2025-05-2227 minMulready MinutesEp 39: The State of the Insurance Industry and Rising PremiumsIn Episode 39, Commissioner Mulready sits down with Denise Johnson, President and CEO of Big "I" Oklahoma. They sit down to discuss the state of the insurance industry and touch on rising premiums.
Denise Johnson - Denise, an Oklahoma native and graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, serves as the president and CEO of Big I Oklahoma. Previously, she served as Vice President at ECI Agency and made history as the first woman to chair the Executive Board of Directors for the Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma. A passionate advocate, Denise was a 2017 IBA Woman of Distinction fi...
2025-04-0224 minMulready MinutesEp 38 - Part 2: The Critical Work Being Done at OIDEpisode 38, Part 2 - Commissioner Mulready sits down with Ashley Scott, OID's Government & Community Affairs Director, to discuss the key policy developments that shaped OID in 2024 and offer a look ahead at what to expect in 2025.
Ashley Scott - Ashley, who has led OID's government and community outreach since June 2020, brings over 10 years of experience, including her time as a legislative liaison at the Oklahoma State Department of Health and her service in the House of Representatives.
2025-03-1013 minMulready MinutesEp 38 - Part 1: The Critical Work Being Done at OIDIn this episode, Commissioner Mulready welcomes Brian Downs, the First Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Staff at the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID). Brian takes us behind the scenes of OID, shedding light on his role and responsibilities, particularly in overseeing the day-to-day administrative and regulatory operations of the department. He shares insights into the key tasks involved in ensuring the smooth functioning of the OID and its impact on Oklahoma's insurance landscape.
2025-02-2814 minMulready MinutesEp 37: Public Health and Wellness in OklahomaEpisode 37: In this month's Mulready Minute Podcast, Commissioner Mulready discusses important public health and wellness topics and highlights how we can all contribute to improving outcomes. Our special guest is Buffy Heater, a seasoned health advocate, policy expert, and leader in the conversations surrounding health disparities and equity. With years of experience, Buffy brings invaluable insights to the discussion.
Buffy Heater, MPH, Chief Strategy Officer at OSDH, has over 25 years of experience in Medicaid, public health policy, and program implementation. She joined OSDH in 2017, became CSO in 2022, and oversees transformation, performance, project management, and technology strategy. Buffy...
2025-01-0220 minMulready MinutesEp 36: Elevating Oklahoma's Health - A Conversation with Lance WalkerDuring this months Mulready Minute Podcast, Commissioner Mulready and Lance Walker discuss how to improve health metrics in Oklahoma by 2030. They explore the role of performance science in transforming health outcomes and highlight the mission of the Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute (HPNRI) at Oklahoma State.
Lance Walker is the Executive Director of the Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute at Oklahoma State University. A physical therapist, coach, and expert in human performance, he integrates exercise science and sports medicine for athletes across all levels and disciplines. Previously, Lance was Executive Vice President and Global Performance...
2024-12-0932 minMulready MinutesEp 35: Technology and Cybersecurity RisksEpisode 35 features Commissioner Mulready discussing the landscape of technology and cybersecurity risks with Robin Meyer, Partner at Innovative Technology Law Group in Oklahoma City.
Robin Meyer is a technology law expert and Partner at Innovative Technology Law Group in Oklahoma City. She previously served as General Counsel and Data Protection Officer at TokenEx and spent eight years as Deputy General Counsel at OMES, leading statewide IT initiatives. A Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), she is active in Oklahoma Women in Technology and Women in Cybersecurity. With extensive experience speaking at IT and cybersecurity conferences, Robin simplifies...
2024-10-3024 minMulready MinutesEp 34: U.S. Runoff IndustryEpisode 34 features Commissioner Mulready discussing the US runoff industry with Carolyn Fahey, Executive Director of the Association of Insurance & Reinsurance Run-Off Companies (AIRROC).
Carolyn Fahey is the Executive Director of AIRROC, where she leads the association and the US runoff industry by shaping its strategic direction with the Board of Directors. She manages AIRROC’s operations and is a prominent speaker and writer on the legacy sector, engaging with regulators, associations, and industry groups.
2024-08-2620 minMulready MinutesEp 33: Disaster PreparednessEpisode 33 features Commissioner Mulready discussing disaster preparedness with Annie Mack Vest, newly appointed Director of Oklahoma Emergency Management (OEM).
Director Vest brings extensive experience in disaster mitigation and community preparedness, previously serving as Oklahoma's state hazard mitigation officer and holding leadership roles in emergency management consulting. She holds degrees in Psychology and Disaster Management from Northwest Missouri State University, and in Executive Development for the Public Sector and Adult and Community Education from Ball State University.
2024-07-1824 minMulready MinutesEp 32: Strengthen Oklahoma Homes ActEpisode 32 features Commissioner Mulready in conversation with Ashley Scott, OID’s Government & Community Affairs Director, discussing the newly enacted HB3089 – Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Act. Tune in as they delve into the program details and its upcoming launch schedule.
Ashley Scott, who assumed the role of OID’s Government and Community Affairs Director in June 2020, brings over a decade of experience. She served in the House of Representatives for over 10 years and was a legislative liaison at the Oklahoma State Department of Health before joining OID.
2024-07-0818 minMulready MinutesEp 31: Oklahoma Insurance Deputy Commissioner Mike RhoadsEpisode 31: Commissioner Mulready talks with Oklahoma Insurance Deputy Commissioner Mike Rhoads about his role at OID. They cover various topics, including health insurance coverage, home insurance, natural disasters, and how the Consumer Assistance Division supports Oklahomans.
Mike Rhoads
Mr. Rhoads joined OID in 2011, bringing over 40 years of executive experience to the team. His career includes 25 years with a leading insurance company, followed by a consultancy role specializing in the insurance industry across Oklahoma and Texas. He currently leads the Consumer Services division.
2024-05-2923 minMulready MinutesEp 30: Strengthen Oklahoma Homes ActEpisode 30: In this episode, Commissioner Mulready sits down with Representative Mark Tedford (R-Tulsa) and OID’s Government & Community Affairs Director Ashley Scott to discuss HB3089 – Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Act. Listen as they explain how this bill will help the Oklahoma consumer.
Mark Tedford
Rep. Tedford began representing House District 69, including Bixby, Jenks, and Tulsa, in the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2022. Serving on key committees like Common Education and Insurance, Tedford, a Tulsa County resident, has been involved in the insurance industry since 1992, earning accolades such as the “Blue Ribbon Small Business Award.” Notably, he champions initiati...
2024-05-0620 minMulready MinutesEp 29: Mental Heath Care & ParityIn this episode, Commissioner Mulready sits down with mental health reform advocate Cathy Costello to discuss mental health care, parity and access to care in Oklahoma.
Cathy, originally from Overland Park, Kansas, pursued her passion for classical music and opera, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kansas, where she met her husband, Mark Costello. They settled in Edmond, Oklahoma, raising five children while working in education and building small businesses together. Mark's political career as the Oklahoma State Labor Commissioner was supported by Cathy until his tragic death in 2015, when their oldest son...
2024-04-0526 minMulready MinutesEp 28: Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)Commissioner Mulready visits with Katy Spangler, Principal at Spangler Strategies, delving into the present landscape of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Discussion includes intended applications and benefits of an HSA.
Katy Spangler
Katy Spangler, Principal at Spangler Strategies, is a seasoned expert in health care policy, advocacy and coalition building. She serves as Senior Advisor to the American Benefits Council and the Alliance to Fight the 40, dedicated to safeguarding employer-provided health coverage. With extensive experience in senior health policy roles and co-founding VBID Health, Katy is widely respected for her insights and expertise.
2024-03-2619 minMulready MinutesEp 27: Oklahoma Insurance Rates and Consumer AwarenessInsurance prices are soaring and homeowners in states prone to natural disasters have been hit the hardest. In this episode, Commissioner Mulready sits down with Kayla Blount, Principal/Advisor at 317 Insurance Advisors to discuss Oklahoma rates and what the consumer can do about it.
Kayla Blount, Principal/Advisor at 317 Insurance Advisors, began her insurance journey at Liberty Mutual, excelling and earning awards through dedication. In July 2019, she boldly became the owner of 317 Insurance Advisors, emphasizing personalized coverage tailored to each client's needs, guided by values rooted in faith.
2024-02-2122 minMulready MinutesEp 26: Oklahoma Mental Health Care and CoverageOver 50 million Americans have a mental illness, but more than half (55%) of adults with a mental illness don’t receive treatment. Oklahoma ranks 38th in mental health care. In this episode, Commissioner Mulready sits down with Zack Stoycoff, Executive Director, Healthy Minds Policy Initiative, to discuss where we stand in Oklahoma with Mental Health Care and Coverage.
With over a decade of dedicated experience delving into public policy in Oklahoma, Zack is a seasoned professional with a passion for advancing community well-being. In his role at Healthy Minds, he orchestrates a dedicated team, overseeing comprehensive data analysis, ex...
2023-12-2715 minMulready MinutesEp. 25: 2024 Medicare and the Healthcare Marketplace Open EnrollmentThese two podcast topics should provide valuable information for listeners looking to make informed decisions during Medicare Open Enrollment and Healthcare Marketplace Open Enrollment for 2024.
Part One – Guest Sung Kang with HealthMarkets in Oklahoma City talks about Open Enrollment and the Healthcare Marketplace in Oklahoma.
Sung Kang, born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, comes from a family deeply rooted in martial arts. His family runs Kang's TaeKwon-Do, one of the country's oldest martial arts schools, celebrating its 50th year.
Sung Kang is no stranger to success. He's a former Oklahoma State and US Na...
2023-11-1523 minMulready MinutesEp 24: Todd Russ, State Treasurer of OklahomaEpisode 24: In this episode, Commissioner Mulready visits with Todd Russ, the 20th State Treasurer of Oklahoma. They delve into his background, achievements, and the ways in which he supports and champions the interests of Oklahoma
Todd Russ – With deep roots in Western Oklahoma, Todd’s journey began with a bachelor’s degree in finance from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. His educational background includes specialized training in Asset/Liability Management and Interest Rate Risk Analysis from the University of Colorado Graduate School of Banking. Todd’s career spans over 30 years in the banking sector but his service to the commu...
2023-11-0921 minMulready MinutesBonus Episode: Oklahoma Captive Insurance LandscapeIn this podcast episode, Commissioner Mulready engages in a brief discussion with Steve Kinion, the Director of Captive Insurance at OID. Tune in as Steve provides an insightful overview of the present captive insurance landscape in the state of Oklahoma. The Commissioner's captive initiative has reported a remarkable 25% increase in the number of captive insurers during the period spanning from January 1 to September 30, 2023.
Steve Kinion – Kinion was Delaware’s captive regulator for more than 13 years before joining the Oklahoma Insurance Department. He originally joined OID in 1995 as counsel to the Oklahoma state board for property and casualty rates a...
2023-10-1907 minMulready MinutesEp 22: The Relaunch of the Oklahoma Captive Insurance AssociationEpisode 22: In this episode Commissioner Mulready visits with Heather McClure, General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer at Helio Risk. Discussion includes the relaunched Oklahoma Captive Association along with how the Captive Insurance market is growing.
Heather McClure General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer Heather McClure, JD, LLM, has decades of experience managing client risk inside law firms and organizations, overseeing risk financing, risk management, insurance procurement, captive operations, and claims and litigation.
2023-09-2618 minMulready MinutesEp 23: OID’s Consumer Assistance/Claims DivisionIn this episode, Commissioner Mulready speaks with Donna Dorr, the Director of Consumer Assistance/Claims, and Jason Johnston, the Senior Claims Processor/Reviewer. The discussion delves into the role and functions of the Consumer Assistance/Claims Division, shedding light on their vital support for Oklahoma's consumers dealing with insurance-related concerns. This division’s role includes addressing insurance inquiries, probing into grievances against insurance companies, and facilitating the resolution of disputes with insurance providers.
2023-09-2614 minMulready MinutesBonus Episode: 2023 OID Legislative UpdateIn this episode Commissioner Mulready visits with, Ashley Scott, Government & Community Affairs Director/Director of PBM Compliance and Enforcement at the Oklahoma Insurance Department. They will examine statutes and rules that were passed during the 2023 legislative session related to the OID.
Ms. Scott joined OID in June of 2020 as the Government and Community Affairs Director. She started her career working over 10 years with the House of Representatives and then moved to the Oklahoma State Department of Health as their legislative liaison before joining OID.
2023-08-0210 minMulready MinutesEp 21: OID and ODEMHS - Coming together before, during and after the stormIn this episode Commissioner Mulready visits with Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (ODEMHS) Director Mark Gower. Discussion includes how OID and ODEMHS help Oklahomans before, during and after a disaster.
Mark Gower was named as Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (ODEMHS) Director in 2019 by Governor Kevin Stitt. He served as the Chief Information Security Officer and CyberCommand Director for the State of Oklahoma. With over 20-years of experience in Information Security and Technology, Gower has a broad and varied knowledge base to draw upon.
2023-06-0821 minMulready MinutesBonus Episode: Why Oklahoma is a leading voice for Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) regulationBonus Episode – In this bonus episode, Commissioner Mulready gives a recap of his testimony in front of the House Ways and Means Committee’s Health Subcommittee Hearing entitled “Why Health Care is Unaffordable: Anticompetitive and Consolidated Markets.” Last week, Commissioner Mulready went to the nation’s capitol to share Oklahoma’s story on developing one of the strongest Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) compliance programs in the country. Since 2021, Oklahoma has built a robust regulatory program that has issued over $3.5 million in fines and returned over $700,000 to local independent pharmacies through administrative action and settlement agreements.
2023-05-2509 minMulready MinutesEp 20: Getting Ready to Unwind Medicaid’s Continuous Coverage RequirementEpisode 20 – In this episode Commissioner Mulready visits with Cabinet Secretary Kevin Corbett. Discussion includes how Oklahoma is Getting Ready to Unwind Medicaid’s Continuous Coverage Requirement affecting 300,000 Oklahomans. When you get notice from SoonerCare that you or family members are no longer eligible for coverage, you have other ways to obtain health coverage in Oklahoma.
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Mental Health, Kevin Corbett was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), Oklahoma’s Medicaid agency in 2019. Most recently, Corbett was appointed to serve as the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Mental Health in 2020.
2023-03-0919 minMulready MinutesEp 19: Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee, House Insurance CommitteeEpisode 19 – As the 2023 legislative session fast approaches, Commissioner Mulready speaks with Senator John Michael Montgomery (Chair of Senate Retirement and Insurance Committee) and Ashley Scott, Government and Community Affairs Director with the Oklahoma Insurance Department. Topics include what the Senate and House Insurance Committee is tasked to do and what’s coming for the 59th Legislature regarding Insurance legislation.
Senator John Michael Montgomery was born and raised in Lawton and graduated from Eisenhower High School. He began college at Cameron University before transferring to the University of Oklahoma and completed a B.A. in International Studies. Montgomery finis...
2023-02-1025 minMulready MinutesEp 18: OID Community OutreachCommissioner Mulready visits with new team member Liana Bortoto, who recently joined OID as the new Community Outreach Coordinator. The discussion will include the plan to expand outreach and education to the underserved communities in Oklahoma.
Liana Bortoto - Liana is the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Oklahoma Insurance Department. She started her career with the state working for over seven years as a Communications Specialist for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education before joining OID. In her role, Liana connects with underserved populations assuring the education of all forms of insurance. She started a networking p...
2023-01-2410 minMulready MinutesEp 17: OID Captive Insurance DivisionEpisode 17 – Commissioner Mulready sits down and talks to Steve Kinion who joined OID as the new Captive Director. Steve is a recognized leader and effective advocate of the booming insurance sector. His extensive knowledge and experience with captive insurance and insurance law and regulation will ensure that Oklahoma stays an extremely competitive jurisdiction.
Steve Kinion - Kinion was Delaware’s captive regulator for more than 13 years before joining the Oklahoma Insurance Department. He originally joined OID in 1995 as counsel to the Oklahoma state board for property and casualty rates and assistant general counsel. Captive Review magazine has named hi...
2023-01-1209 minMulready MinutesEp 16: Oklahoma Captive Insurance AssociationEpisode 16: Commissioner Mulready visits with Jerry Messick, Founding Member and Founding President of the Oklahoma Captive Insurance Association and CEO, Elevate Risk Solutions about the new association.
Jerry Messick has over 38 years’ experience in the insurance and alternative risk transfer industry and is the principal and CEO for Elevate Risk Solutions.
Prior to becoming CEO of Elevate, Jerry was with a national provider of alternative risk services since 1985. He was heavily involved with updating the legislation in Oklahoma governing captives. In his position with Elevate, he is an approved captive and traditional insurance company manager in mu...
2022-11-2214 minMulready MinutesEp 15: ACA Marketplace 2023Commissioner Mulready visits with Melissa Parchman with Magoon & Associates about what to expect during open enrollment in the ACA Marketplace for 2023.
Melissa Parchman, CEO and Owner of Magoon and Associates is a native Oklahoman who has been a licensed insurance broker for more than 30 years. She began her career in Tulsa at Bayle Martin and Fay. In her eight years with that firm, Melissa was promoted to VP of Individual Market. In 1991 she went to Magoon & Associates and in 2012 she purchased the company.
Melissa is an active member of both the National Association of Health Un...
2022-11-1022 minMulready MinutesEp: 14 Small Business Growth, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development in OklahomaEpisode 14 – Commissioner Mulready welcomes Lt. Governor, Matt Pinnell, to discuss small business growth, entrepreneurship, and workforce development in Oklahoma. What are we doing to draw more businesses to Oklahoma?
Matt Pinnell - Matt was elected as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Oklahoma on November 6th, 2018. In that role, he serves as President of the Oklahoma State Senate and is a member of multiple constitutional boards and commissions. Lt. Governor Pinnell also serves as Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage on Governor Kevin Stitt’s cabinet.
In his role as Secretary of Tourism, Wildli...
2022-09-1324 minMulready MinutesEp. 13: When It Rains, It FloodsEpisode 13 – In this episode Commissioner Mulready visits with Jonathan Phillips. Discussion includes how the NFIP benefits the people of Oklahoma and data supporting the need for flood insurance.
Jonathan Phillips - Jon is the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) coordinator for Oklahoma. He began his service to the state in 2010 with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board’s Dam Safety section but since 2017 has been in Floodplain Management.
2022-08-0124 minMulready MinutesEp. 12: U.S. Life Insurance MarketplaceEpisode 12 – In this episode Commissioner Mulready visits with Tyler Laughlin of American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI). Discussion includes the life insurance marketplace in the U.S. and how it has evolved over the past five years.
Tyler Laughlin - Tyler is the Regional Vice President of State Relations at the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI). Before joining ACLI in 2019, he served as Chief of Staff & First Deputy Commissioner for the Oklahoma Insurance Department. Tyler is responsible for state legislative and regulatory affairs in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas and serves as ACLI’s lead for th...
2022-05-2321 minMulready MinutesEp 11: Healthcare Sharing MinistriesWith the unwinding of Medicaid after the public health emergency (PHE) expires, over 200,000 Oklahomans will be looking for health coverage. Commissioner Mulready looks at Healthcare Sharing Ministries with Buddy Combs, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of OneShare Health.
2022-05-0422 minMulready MinutesEp. 10: The Preparedness Movement Part 2Episode 10 – Heading into storm season in Oklahoma and launching Mulready Says Get Ready – Before During and After the Storm, – seemed like the perfect time to visit with Paul T Martin, author of Pivot Points. Paul examines the current state of the preparedness movement and suggests various strategies to teach a preparedness mindset into American culture.
2022-04-2718 minMulready MinutesEp. 10: The Preparedness Movement Part 1Episode 10 – Heading into storm season in Oklahoma and launching Mulready Says Get Ready – Before During and After the Storm, – seemed like the perfect time to visit with Paul T Martin, author of Pivot Points. Paul examines the current state of the preparedness movement and suggests various strategies to teach a preparedness mindset into American culture.
2022-04-2717 minMulready MinutesEp: 9 Oklahoma’s Insurance IndustryCommissioner Mulready has the privilege of speaking with someone who has had years and years of experience with the insurance industry in regulatory matters. On this episode discussion topics will include looking at how Ms. Ables works with the Oklahoma Insurance Department, positives, and negatives of working with a regulatory agency and looking ahead at the industry and how the regulatory side might evolve over the next five to ten years.
2022-03-1417 minMulready MinutesEP8: OID & Government AffairsEpisode 8 – As 2021 comes to a close, Ms. Scott visits with Commissioner Mulready about OID’s Government Affairs division, how they work with state lawmakers to assist with policy development and it’s goals for 2022. She takes listeners through her process of working with each division on legislative priorities and the community. She also discusses NAIC priorities and how they work into the Departments goals.
Ashley Scott, Government and Community Affairs Director, Oklahoma Insurance Department
Ms. Scott joined OID in June of 2020 as the Government and Community Affairs Director. She started her career working over 10 years with the Ho...
2022-01-1912 minMulready MinutesEP 7: New to the MarketplaceCommissioner Mulready visits with Sal Gentile, owner of Friday Health plan and new to the Oklahoma marketplace, the state of the health care marketplaces. Commissioner Mulready will walk you through the latest open enrollment numbers, the range of options for policymakers who want to improve access to affordable health care and more.
Sal Gentile and David Pinkert, two health insurance technology veterans, started Friday Health Plan in 2015. Following the passage of the ACA, the pair aspired to create a more straightforward, easier-to-use health insurance company, better designed for self-insured individuals and families who were choosing their health...
2021-12-0819 minMulready MinutesEP. 6: Pharmacy Benefit ManagersEpisode 6 – Understanding Pharmacy Benefit Managers, their role in drug spending, and how they work with plan sponsors to negotiate drug price rebates. There are several players in this space: health insurance plans, of course — private companies offering individual or employer-based plans or managing benefits for government programs, such as Medicare. There are pharmacies. And there are the drug manufacturers. Coordinating among these entities, firms called pharmacy benefit managers work for insurers to administer the prescription drug portion of a health insurance plan. As an intermediary, it’s the job of the PBM to make sure covered patients have access to new...
2021-11-0813 minMulready MinutesEP 5: Long-Term Care Crisis: What caused it and what is being done to fix it!America's long-term care crisis has been worsening for decades. The product was heavily sold in the '70s and '80s, but insufficient calculations, longer life spans and reduced policy lapses have caused a massive problem. Insurance companies have to increase rates to improve solvency and sustainability which results in premium increases for policyholders. Some of which can't afford the increase.
During this Mulready Minutes Podcast, we'll hear from Virginia Insurance Commissioner Scott White, the man leading the charge to find solutions for this problem at the national level. This is a session you won't want to...
2021-09-0718 minMulready MinutesEP 4: How the pandemic affected American FidelityLooking at the pandemic and its impact on American Fidelity. What pandemic-related changes will stick around and what the company is looking forward to ahead.
Chris Kenney, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, American First Fidelity Corporation and CEO for American Fidelity Securities
2021-07-2817 minMulready MinutesEP 3: Why a Captive may be a game changer for your businessCommissioner Glen Mulready discusses the key considerations for establishing a Captive Insurance Company and what benefits that may pose. Plus, guests Heather McClure from AON and Donald Ashwood from OID will break down requirements, rules, and best practices.
Heather McClure, JD, LL.M., Chief Risk Advisor, AON U.S. Healthcare Practice
Donald Ashwood, PIR, ACS, ALMI, Captive Coordinator at the Oklahoma Insurance Department
2021-07-2716 minMulready MinutesEP 2: Developing a Captive Insurance Company to curb sky-rocketing premiumsDuring this episode, Commissioner Mulready will sit down with Heather McClure and Donald Ashwood to discuss the benefits of Captives and why they were the best risk mitigation tool for OU Medicine.
2021-06-1524 minMulready MinutesEP 1: Global pandemic and its effect on insuranceEpisode 1 – Andy Beal: Looking at the global pandemic and the effect it had on the insurance market. Updates from NAIC and their position on topics like business interruption insurance and telehealth.
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