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Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast

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Health Insurance
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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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Latest Episodes

In this episode, Margaret Anderson, President of Health Alliance Plan by Henry Ford Health, discusses the organization's rebrand, its strategy for deeper integration with Henry Ford Health, and how it's driving growth while improving affordability. S... more

In this episode, Karla Mills, Vice President of Product Innovation, Surescripts, discusses how health plans can use medication data as an early signal to identify risk, prioritize new members, and improve care management. She shares practical strateg... more

In this episode, Kelly Munson, President and CEO of Independence Health Group, discusses the evolving Medicaid and ACA landscape, the impact of policy changes on coverage and affordability, and the role of managed care in improving health outcomes. S... more

This episode recorded live at the Becker’s Spring 2026 Payer Issues Roundtable features Liz Signorella, Senior Director of Payor Contracting, Clover Health. She discusses reducing administrative burdens for providers, leveraging AI and real-time data... more

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Recent Guests

Karla Mills
Vice President of Product Innovation at Surescripts
Surescripts
Episode: Earlier Signals, Better Outcomes: Rethinking Risk Stratification for New Members
Kelly Munson
President and CEO of Independence Health Group
Independence Health Group
Episode: Medicaid, Food as Medicine, and the Future of Coverage with Kelly Munson
Liz Signorella
Senior Director of Provider Contracting
Clover Health-Counterpart Health
Episode: Using Data and AI to Improve Care Coordination with Liz Signorella
Morgan Kendrick
President and Executive Vice President, Commercial Health Benefits at Elevance Health
Elevance Health
Episode: Tackling Healthcare Affordability Through Innovative Funding Models with Morgan Kendrick
Rhonda Randall
Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of United Health Care's Commercial Business; board member of United Health Foundation
UnitedHealth Group
Episode: America’s Health Rankings Senior Report: Key Trends in Healthy Aging with Rhonda Randall, DO
Sharon Williams
CEO at University of Michigan Health Plan and management consultant
University of Michigan Health Plan
Episode: Sharon Williams on Member Experience, Healthcare Access, and Smarter Payer Technology
Carey Ketelsen
President of Virtix Health
Virtix Health
Episode: Rethinking Risk Adjustment and Payer Provider Alignment in Value-Based Care
Adam Park
Director of Network Development
Curative Health Plan
Episode: Rethinking Health Plan Design Through Access, AI, and Preventive Care with Adam Park
Cara Wahmann
Executive Director of Clinical Oversight & Ops Support at HCSC
HCSC
Episode: AI, Interoperability, and Member Experience in Modern Payer Operations with Cara Wahmann

Hosts

Gracelyn Keller
Host of Becker's Healthcare Podcast; Becker's Health Care Podcast involvement seen across episodes.
Elizabeth Caslow
Host of payer-focused conversations; appears under multiple spellings across episodes.
Jacob Emerson
Host of payer-focused conversations; appears across episodes.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • All Ads, No Substance

    This podcast is basically a long commercial for whatever company the guest works for. Despite the name, actual payer issues are never discussed. If you’re looking for real industry insights, you won’t find them here.

    Apple Podcasts
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    AspenGold1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Valuable insights that are rare to find

    Excellent forum to get the word on healthcare payer strategies and issues straight from the source!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CjaneSee
    United States2 years ago
  • Yeah. It’s dry. But

    The topic is dry.

    Keep the info coming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LSU = Golf School
    United States3 years ago
  • Meh currently

    This podcast has the potential to be useful. However, the interviews are nothing more than advertisements for whatever company the person represents. There are no challenging questions or attempt to discuss the underlying topics in any factual, unbiased way. Sadly an utter waste of time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    11Marigold
    United States3 years ago
  • Meh currently

    This podcast has the potential to be useful. However, the folks reading the copy each session need to (please!) practice reading it out loud at least a few times before recording and posting it. It’s painful to listen to them trying to stumble thought it.

    Also, their random use of numbering the headlines (first, second, third, etc) is very distracting, especially since the headlines themselves often contain numbers, and the presentation order if of no consequence. Simply pausing between headlin... more

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    11Marigold
    United States4 years ago

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Show provides rare industry insights directly from payer leaders.
Some clips and pacing improvements have been noted as potential enhancements for readability.
Quality varies between guests; some listeners desire tougher questions and less promotional content.
Listeners appreciate the depth on payer strategy and operations, though some feel episodes lean promotional.

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Using Data and AI to Improve Care Coordination with Liz Signorella
Q: How do you balance cost containment with improving member experience and quality outcomes, and where do you see the greatest opportunities for impact?
Proactive, coordinated care improves member experience and confidence in their providers; the greatest ROI comes from reducing administrative time for providers and enabling earlier diagnosis and better management of chronic conditions through integrated data and AI-assisted insights.
Using Data and AI to Improve Care Coordination with Liz Signorella
Q: What is the most pressing operational challenge facing payers right now and how is Clover addressing it?
The key challenge is the rising administrative burden on providers coupled with the need for better outcomes; Clover addresses this by delivering real-time, multi-source data at the point of care so clinicians can proactively manage patient care and reduce time spent on data gathering.
Tackling Healthcare Affordability Through Innovative Funding Models with Morgan Kendrick
Q: How do these models impact small businesses differently from large employers?
Smaller employers gain access to scalable risk pooling and administrative simplicity through MIWAs and balanced funding, enabling cost savings and a more manageable path to offer competitive benefits without the heavy fully insured premiums of larger, centralized plans.
Tackling Healthcare Affordability Through Innovative Funding Models with Morgan Kendrick
Q: What are the core funding models Elevance is promoting to address rising costs for employers?
The core models are balanced funding and MIWAs, which shift some or all risk from the employer to the insurer in exchange for more predictable, potentially lower costs and more flexible cost-sharing, especially for smaller groups.
Rethinking Risk Adjustment and Payer Provider Alignment in Value-Based Care
Q: What does a defensible, patient-centered risk adjustment program look like in practice?
It ensures every code has clinical evidence and is tied to active patient management, supported by prospective patient engagement, concurrent documentation, and technology that provides audit-ready evidence at the point of coding.

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What is Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on health insurance leadership, payer strategy, and the cost of care, often exploring AI, data interoperability, and payer operations. Episodes frequently feature health plan executives discussing affordability, member experience, and the evolving regulatory landscape, with practical insights on digital transformation, population health, and regional/state program challenges. A notable pattern is the emphasis on real-world payer issues, collaboration with providers, and governance around AI, all aimed at helping executives, sponsors, and partners understand how to bend the cost curve while improving outcomes. The format tends to be concise, interview-driven, and industry-specific, making it a potential resource for anyone ... more

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Recent guests on Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast include:

1. Karla Mills
2. Kelly Munson
3. Liz Signorella
4. Morgan Kendrick
5. Rhonda Randall
6. Sharon Williams
7. Carey Ketelsen
8. Adam Park

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