Fierce JPM Week 2025 - Virtual: Full Schedule

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10:10am EST

Post-Election Briefing: Federal Healthcare Policy in the Next Four Years

Friday January 24, 2025 10:10am - 10:50am EST

President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House and Republican's control of Congress could bring significant changes to healthcare policy in the next four years. The Trump administration could make changes to the Affordable Care Act and also reshape the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Trump also has signaled an interest in tackling the rise in chronic illnesses. What will the Trump administration have in store for the evolution of value-based care and healthcare AI regulation? Hear from policy experts who will dive into what a second Trump term will mean for your business.

Moderators

Heather Landi

Executive Editor, Fierce Healthcare

Heather Landi is an executive editor at Fierce Healthcare, responsible for the entire daily Fierce Healthcare brand and related team of editors. She previously served as senior editor, overseeing the team’s coverage of health IT and digital health news. With more than nine years... Read More →

Speakers

Leigh Burchell

Vice President, Policy and Public Affairs, Altera Digital Health

Leigh Burchell directs the Policy & Government Affairs function for Altera Digital Health, including legislative advocacy and regulatory interpretation and comment. Burchell is also active in many industry associations, including the Electronic Health Record Association (EHRA), where... Read More →

Dr. Sanjay Doddamani

Founder and CEO, Guidehealth

Dr. Sanjay Doddamani is the Founder and CEO of Guidehealth, a company focused on AI-powered healthcare services and value-based care. Guidehealth has been recognized as a leader in value-based managed services and currently supports over half a million lives across four states and... Read More →

Judy Stecker

Executive Vice President, Burson

Judy Stecker is an Executive Vice President in Burson’s Corporate Affairs practice. She is a known, trusted strategic advisor with more than 15 years of experience managing diverse teams focused on strategic communications, policy, external affairs, crisis communications, government... Read More →

Friday January 24, 2025 10:10am - 10:50am EST
Virtual

Panel

11:10am EST

Medicare Advantage: Is the Bubble about to Burst?

Friday January 24, 2025 11:10am - 11:50am EST

Virtual

Medicare Advantage insurers have seen rapid growth over the past decade, with massive profits in tandem. However, cuts to federal payments, a spike in utilization and other challenges have turned this space into a huge headache for health plans. During this panel, you’ll hear from experts in the industry and beyond about what’s next for Medicare Advantage, and if the sector’s hot momentum may be over.

Moderators

Paige Minemyer

Senior Writer, Fierce Healthcare

Paige Minemyer is a senior writer at Fierce Healthcare, overseeing the team’s coverage of payer trends and news from across the country. Since joining the Fierce team, she’s covered the spectrum of the healthcare industry, including providers, technology and policy. She has also... Read More →

Speakers

Cara Repasky

Partner, McKinsey & Company

Cara Repasky is a Partner within McKinsey’s Social Sector, Healthcare & Public Sector Entities (SHaPE) Practice. She has substantial experience serving healthcare payors, providers, investors, and service organizations, on Government programs and growth strategy. Cara is an expert... Read More →

Greg Gierer

Principal, Healthcare Management Associates

Greg Gierer is a health policy expert with more than 20 years of experience in Washington, DC with demonstrated success in advocating before the Congress, federal agencies, state governments and policymakers. He has expertise in the federal legislative and regulatory policy process... Read More →

Dawn Maroney

President, Markets of Alignment Health; CEO, Alignment Health Plan

With more than 35 years in healthcare, Dawn Maroney is highly regarded as an industry expert and pioneer in positioning healthcare organizations for success in the challenging Medicare, Medicaid and underserved markets.In her current role as president, markets of Alignment Health... Read More →

Friday January 24, 2025 11:10am - 11:50am EST
Virtual

Panel