Upcoming Meeting
TUESDAY, September 11, 2018
Opening Discussion Topic:
A Healthcare CEO’s Guide to Health Plan 101
Given that the bottom lines of healthcare providers’ and suppliers’ are significantly impacted by their commercial health plan reimbursement, it’s imperative that the leaders of these organizations know the rules that payers are paid to play by.
During our Group Discussion, Jack Asher, MD, will present a quick overview of how funds flow through plans, and the role of a health plan medical director. This will be a great opportunity to bring your questions and hear Jack’s candid answers!
Go-Round Discussion: What’s Keeping You Up Nights? Issues for Member feedback.
Featured ABL Member Presenter:
Jack Asher, MD, COO of Anthem BlueCross’s Commercial Business
Jack provides the quality management for Anthem’s five million commercial members in California, as well as the clinical strategy and insight in support of both fully insured and self-funded large group accounts, and the clinical leadership for small group and individual business lines. Previously, Jack was Cigna’s Northern California Market Medical Executive; and a head and neck surgeon with Permanente Medical Group.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Oct. 9, Nov. 13, & Dec. 12
Past Discussions & Presenters:
Marketing to Consumer Boomers
Harry Soza, President and CEO of CAREMINDr
Lessons Learned from Turnarounds
Larry Blitz, Director of WIPFLi/HFS Consultants
How IA's Changing Healthcare
Sean Tan, Co-Founder & CEO of AiCare
Everything You Need to Know about Santa Clara County's Healthcare Programs
Member Presenter: Tyler Haskell, Chief of Staff - District 5, County of Santa Clara
Lessons from Moving the "Hospital to the Home"
Member Presenter: Jiang Li, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of VivaLNK,
A FIELD TRIP TO LUCILE PACKARD CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Hosted by ABL Member Alumnus CHRIS DAWES, CEO
Maneuvering With & Around Industry Giants
Member Presenter: Lisa Cooper, CEO (and Board Consultant) for Santa Cruz Surgery Center
New Trends in Clinical Care
Member Presenters: Jeff Gruer, Executive Director, Business Development at El Camino Hospital &
Chuck Young, Founder and CEO of PropelCare
Collaborating to Win in Healthcare
Guest Presenter: Wendy Hitchcock is CEO of Vascular Cures
Lessons Learned in Maximizing Customer Engagement
Member Presenter: Dean Hovey, President and CEO of Comprendo
"After the first meeting I was sold. With healthcare reform, the word is partnership – more than any other time in the history of my career – partnerships, partnerships, partnerships."
"Great discussions and networking. Thought-provoking dialogue - challenging insights."
"Setting aside time from my daily responsibilities at the office that allows me to learn and think about trends in the industry and how they may influence or impact my organization."