Session Details
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 8:30 AM - 9:10 AM
Name
C. Data to Decisions: How Payer Research Teams Are Shaping the Future of Care
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Deborah Hammond, MD, Vice President Medical Director, Healthfirst
- Hasan Shanawani, MD, MPH, FCCP, Former Associate Chief Medical Officer, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey; Senior Physician, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Robert Eubanks, Strategic Advisor, NTT DATA
- Wayne Pan, MD, PhD, MBA, Medical Director, San Francisco Health Plan
Description
Payer research teams are turning data into strategic insight that shapes care delivery and performance. This panel explores how analytics, real-world evidence, and member data are informing decisions across product design, care management, and policy. Leaders discuss how research-driven decision-making improves outcomes, controls cost, and guides the future of healthcare.