Session Details
Date & Time
Monday, April 19, 2027, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Name
D. What the Best Medicare Advantage Plans Are Doing Differently and Why It's Working
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Christy Zell, Director, Quality Programs, Independent Health
- Garfield Collins, Co-founder, Chief Administrative and Partnership Officer, Zing Health
- Mike Rapach, President and Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President, Government Programs, CareFirst Community Health Plan Maryland
- Saria Saccocio, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Essence Healthcare
Description
The best Medicare Advantage plans are outperforming their peers, even amid industry-wide margin pressure. This panel examines what top-performing plans are doing differently, covering star ratings strategy, risk adjustment accuracy, and member experience investments that are driving stronger outcomes and sustained competitive advantage in a challenging market.