Strategic Insights for Health Plan Executives
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The Leadership Forum: Spring 2025 brought healthcare executives together for strategic discussions on post-election policy, market trends, and leadership challenges. Expert presenters from Barclays, Deloitte, McKinsey, and Milliman delivered actionable insights on growth opportunities and industry developments.




Advancing Inclusive Healthcare Strategies
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HPA members are creating competitive advantage through collaborative approaches to healthcare equity that simultaneously address community needs and strategic growth objectives. The shared frameworks and evidence-based strategies enable plans to transform equity principles into measurable outcomes while strengthening market position in increasingly diverse communities.




Mastering Medicare Advantage (MA) Bid Design Strategy for 2026
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Health Plan Alliance's two-day workshop brought together Medicare Advantage leaders from ten member organizations to explore bid strategy and supplemental benefit design for 2026. Expert-led sessions from Wakely Consulting, Deft Research, and Newton Smith Group covered critical topics including post-election policy implications, IRA impacts, benefit optimization, and future Medicare trends.

Krista Hoglund Named New President of Jefferson Health Plans
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Jefferson Health Plans has appointed Krista Hoglund, ASA, MAAA, MBA as its next President, effective March 10, 2025. A seasoned executive with extensive experience in the health insurance sector, Hoglund brings a strong track record of leadership, strategic innovation and expertise in value-based care.

Health New England Partners With Virta Health
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Health New England's partnership with Virta Health offers eligible members a digital, nutrition-based program for diabetes reversal and weight loss. The program helps those with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or weight management goals achieve sustainable results, better blood sugar control, and reduced medication needs. This cost-effective alternative supports Health New England's community health improvement mission.

Health New England Earns NCQA Accreditation
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Health New England earned a three-year NCQA reaccreditation for its Commercial and Medicaid HMO plans, scoring 4 out of 5 stars for clinical quality and member experience. This achievement underscores Health New England’s commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction, building on last year’s NCQA Health Equity recognition for its work addressing health disparities.