ACAP Coffee Break

This special episode of the ACAP Coffee Break comes is an edited version of a panel discussion three of our member plan CEOs had with our Leadership Academy participants back in the early spring.

Hosted by Enrique Martinez-Vidal, ACAP Vice President for Quality & Operations

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray sits down with Adam Beam, vice president for corporate development at CareSource.

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray sits down with Martha Santana-Chin, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan.

In this special edition of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP VP Enrique Martinez-Vidal speaks with Ryan Steadman, senior vice president of pharmacy at CareSource.

This episode is sponsored by Rivera.

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray speaks with Marina Owen, CEO of CenCal Health.

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.

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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.

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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 and achievements over the past 25 years, as well as his career journey in health care and current work at Milbank Memorial Fund.

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 our Goodreads bookshelf at https://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

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 Goodreads bookshelf at https://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

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 the details of a recent challenge her health plan successfully navigated and hear the panelists provide valuable insights and advice for emerging leaders.

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, MDwise
• Patrick Curran, CEO, Health Plan of San Mateo
• Anna Pilskaya Dunn, President, Health Services for Children with Special Needs; Vice President, Children’s National Hospital

Listen as the panelists share their paths to leadership, day-to-day responsibilities, and current challenges.

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 out our Goodreads bookshelf at https://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

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://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

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.