In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray speaks with Theresa Rodriguez Scepanski, CEO of Community First Health Plans. Tune in as Theresa shares her unique path to the health plan’s C-suite, beginning with her early career in the hospitality industry. She also reflects on her 30 years of experience at the Safety Net Health Plan, its growing membership, deep roots in the community, and how it continues to serve as a trusted health plan for every generation.

In the latest episode of the ACAP Coffee Break Podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray speaks with Patrick Curran, CEO of the Health Plan of San Mateo (HPSM). Listen in as Pat shares the professional journey that led him to HPSM and what he’s learned from his mentors about the importance of team building in leadership. He also discusses what lies ahead at HPSM. Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Goodreads bookshelf at https://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

In the newest episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray speaks with Greg McCarthy, CEO of Denver Health Medical Plan! Listen as Greg shares his journey from tech to the “mission driven” field of health care. Greg shares both the hurdles and triumphs of his career from business hardships, to personal loss. Learn about the power of consistency and making difficult choices. Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Goodreads bookshelf at ht...

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray speaks with Chris Koller, ACAP’s founding Board Chair and the current president of Milbank Memorial Fund. Listen as Chris tells the story of ACAP’s founding in 2000, when 17 health plan leaders came together to form an association dedicated to health center-affiliated health plans, with a collective mission to advocate for shared priorities, shape policy, and promote best practices. Chris also details ACAP’s growth an...

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray speaks with Brendan Harris, President of UPMC Health Plan for You. Listen as Brendan shares how mentors like John Lovelace and Estelle Richman have helped shape his career journey and influenced his work. Brendan also shares how his time working for the state, and various trainings and resources from Good Leadership have made him a better leader. Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out ou...

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray interviews MDwise CEO, Jessica Cromer. During the conversation, Cromer shares her career journey in health care, beginning with a passion for mathematics, the value of mission-focused not-for-profit health plans, and exciting new changes coming to MDwise in the new year. She also discusses her plan’s goals for improving health outcomes in Indiana. Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Good...

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray talks with Community Health Options CEO, Kevin Lewis. During the conversation, Kevin shares his journey to health care, details on the health plan’s case before the US Supreme Court, Community Health Option’s chronic illness support program, the importance of APTCs, and more! Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Goodreads bookshelf at https://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray talks with Mountain Health CO-OP CEO, Blair Fjeseth. Listen as Blair shares her unique journey to health care –including a foray into comedy. She also details the benefits of advance premium tax credits (APTCs) for enrollees, recent plan successes and challenges, and more. Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Goodreads bookshelf at https://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

In part 2 of our special ACAP Coffee Break: Double Shot edition, tune in as Vice President for Quality and Operations, Enrique Martinez-Vidal, continues the conversation with ACAP’s 2024 Leadership Academy cohort and ACAP-member plan leaders: Jessica Cromer, President and CEO, MDwise Patrick Curran, CEO, Health Plan of San Mateo Anna Dunn, President, Health Services for Children with Special Needs; Vice President, Children’s National Hospital. Listen as Anna Dunn shares ...

In Part 1 of our special ACAP Coffee Break: Double Shot edition, tune in for a panel discussion between Vice President for Quality and Operations, Enrique Martinez-Vidal, ACAP’s 2024 Leadership Academy cohort and ACAP-member plan leaders: Jessica Cromer, President and CEO, MDwisePatrick Curran, CEO, Health Plan of San MateoAnna Pilskaya Dunn, President, Health Services for Children with Special Needs; Vice President, Children’s National HospitalListen as the panelists share their paths to lea...

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray talks with Partnership HealthPlan of California CEO, Sonja Bjork. Listen in as Sonja shares her path to health care, starting with her role as a public interest attorney supporting children’s health issues. Sonja also discusses the recent expansion of Partnership, her work as a representative on MACPAC, her proudest achievements and current challenges. Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check ou...

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray interviews Banner Health Plans CEO Jim Stringham. Tune in as Jim shares his path to leadership- beginning with studies in criminal justice & psychology. Jim also discusses Banner’s work addressing housing, the benefits of building strong community partnerships, efforts to support members amidst the unwinding and more. Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Goodreads bookshelf at https://...

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray interviews San Francisco Health Plan CEO Yolanda Richardson. Listen as Yolanda shares her deep passion for health care and local managed care, and the work SFHP is doing to assist members throughout the unwinding, support maternal health and more. Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Goodreads bookshelf at https://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray interviews Inland Empire Health Plan CEO Jarrod McNaughton. Listen as Jarrod shares his professional journey - including the unexpected phone call that led him back to the West Coast - and the work Inland Empire Health Plan is doing to address social determinants of health - including housing. Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Goodreads bookshelf at https://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray interviews Alliance Health CEO Rob Robinson. Listen as Rob shares a moment with a client that changed the trajectory of his professional life, work his plan does to specifically address social determinants of health, and innovative changes in the way North Carolina approaches Medicaid health coverage. Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Goodreads bookshelf at https://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

AlohaCare CEO Francoise Culley-Trotman joins the ACAP Coffee Break to share her professional background, passion for addressing health equity and social determinants of health, and new initiatives at AlohaCare.

In a conversation recorded during ACAP's CEO Summit in June 2023, CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure joins the ACAP Coffee Break to discuss her professional journey, Medicaid unwinding, supports for the dual eligible population, maternal health, and more! Read more about the STLDI proposed rule discussed in this episode here.

Anna Pilskaya Dunn joins the ACAP Coffee Break to discuss her professional journey, her inspiration for working for a plan which serves children with special needs, and her approach to leadership.

John Wendling, CEO of Parkland Community Health Plan, joins the Coffee Break from the a session at the ACAP Leadership Academy. He discusses his background and journey to plan leadership, the challenges of managing remote employees, and what to look for in future leaders, especially when it comes to succession planning.

Eugene Sayan of ACAP Strategic Ally Softheon joins Meg on the ACAP Coffee Break for a wide-ranging conversation on his journey through health care, the benefits of working specifically with Safety Net Health Plans, especially with respect to how being an immigrant can be an asset when it comes to entrepreneurship, how data can predict how many - and which - of a health plan's members will not renew their membership, and the benefits of meditation. Want to read what ACAP's plan l...