Payer Pressures and Federal Scrutiny Shaping Health Insurance with Jakob Emerson

In this episode, Sandra Scott, Chief Executive Officer of One Brooklyn Health, discusses system integration, population health strategy, and preparing for reimbursement and coverage changes in 2026. She also shares how data, AI, and community engagement are shaping access to care and outcomes for Brooklyn’s most vulnerable patients.

In this episode, William Davis, MBA, CLSS, President of the Illinois Region at Deaconess Illinois, shares how his team is expanding access to care in rural Southern Illinois while strengthening quality, workforce stability, and leadership during ongoing industry challenges.

In this episode, Alexander Salerno, MD, MHA, MPH, founder and CEO of Nirvana Healthcare Management Services, shares how ongoing policy uncertainty around the Affordable Care Act is affecting providers and patients, particularly in underserved communities, and outlines what meaningful reform could look like to improve affordability, access, and accountability in healthcare.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss UnitedHealthcare’s accelerated Medicare Advantage payments for rural hospitals and the growing federal scrutiny of major insurers as policymakers weigh rising healthcare costs and industry consolidation.

In this episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, Kevin M. Spiegel, President & CEO of HSA Florida Medical Center, discusses how healthcare organizations can leverage technological advancements to improve scheduling, streamline operations, and enhance patient experience. He dives into the governance of AI within hospital systems, sharing insights on balancing innovation with ethical and operational considerations.In collaboration with R1.

In this episode, Muhammad Owais Khan, MD, MBA, CPE, CHCQM, FAAFP, FHM, Chief Medical Officer and Designated Institutional Official at Three Crosses Regional Hospital, shares how physician centered leadership is strengthening care delivery in New Mexico. He discusses launching an internal medicine residency program, recruiting specialists, and focusing on physician well being to improve patient outcomes and long term sustainability.

In this episode, Jill Wiedemann-West, CEO of People Incorporated Mental Health Services, discusses how the organization is connecting strategy, growth, and data to strengthen care for 13,000 Minnesotans. She shares insights on building organizational agility, leveraging social determinants data, and creating a community-focused system of mental health services.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Michelle Joy, President and CEO of Carson Tahoe Health. She shares strategies for expanding access to care in rural Nevada, enhancing workforce engagement, and implementing AI technology to improve clinical efficiency and revenue cycle operations while maintaining strong community trust.In collaboration with R1.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker’s 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Lynn Fulton, CEO of Maui Health System. She discusses the unique challenges of providing care across Maui and Lanai, including workforce recruitment, technology integration, and payer partnerships, while highlighting strategies to enhance operational efficiency and community-centered care.In collaboration with R1.

In this episode, Kathy Kohnke of Ingenovis Health and Jodi Pahl and Vince Dindia of Bon Secours Mercy Health discuss rising patient acuity, clinician burnout, and the need for flexible, data driven workforce models. They share lessons on collaboration, internal float pools, agency partnerships, and care delivery innovation to build a more resilient and sustainable healthcare workforce.This episode is sponsored by Ingenovis.