Health Net’s VP of Communications and Marketing joined the show to share how the end of the pandemic and Public Health Emergency (PHE) is making the annual Medi-Cal redetermination of eligibility unlike recent years before as Californians were automatically renewed during the PHE. The state, Health Net, and other Medi-Cal plans are making significant outreach[…]

Dan discusses his journey as the son of immigrant parents that inspired Dan to make a difference in Kern County where he’s spent his entire life. From ICU nurse to leading enhanced care management efforts of the 20th largest county in the US, Dan’s shares how he’s played a role in saving lives both literally[…]

So many Californians provide care to their loved ones and often don’t know where to turn for help and support. Michelle shares how her own journey as a caregiver led to her receiving support from Valley CRC. Now as the Executive Director, Michelle shed lights on how caregiver resource centers throughout the state like hers[…]

Dr. Wada returns to PopHealth Podcast to share some of the initial results of IEHP’s California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) efforts as well as what’s to come next for IEHP, including how the end of the Covid-19 related Public Health Emergency (PHE) may have a significant impact on eligibility for the Medi-Cal population. Check[…]

Jon joins the show to give some insight into what the American College of Healthcare Executives is all about and how it has helped shape him into the leader he is today as VP, Ancillary Services, at MLK Community Healthcare. We also learn how Jon just welcomed his 4th child and his unexpected connection with[…]

America’s Physican Groups’ New President and CEO Susan Dentzer joins the podcast to share about her first 9 months in the role as well as what’s to come in 2023, including ACO Reach and direct contracting, for the organization that is “taking responsibiity for America’s health.” Check out this episode!

Lisa joins the show and shares how she’s grown into a policy expert during the 2000s and how Transform Health got its start in Sacramento. Lisa typically is the facilitator of meetings and discussions, but it’s great to have her “on the other side” to hear her story as well as she and Transform Health[…]

CCHP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dennis Hsieh discusses the inspiration behind his passion for his leadership role at Contra Costa Health Plan, the county operated health system serving the East Bay. We learn of his shared passion for soccer with host Gavin Ward, but more importantly how his time as a young man serving in[…]

California Association of Health Plans’ (CAHP) Charles Bacchi joins the show to give some background on the work of CAHP, including some of its memorable moments in his nearly 2 decades with CAHP.  Charles also shares about his cowboy background and CAHP’s upcoming annual conference in October with the some of California’s biggest names in[…]

California Department of Health Care Services’ Chief of the Benefits Division Lisa Murawski joined host Gavin Ward to provide details on the new Community Health Worker (CHW) benefit that has been years in the making.  The new benefit delivery doesn’t require someone with a clinical background to make a big impact in the healthcare community,[…]