
Greg McCarthy, Denver Health Medical Plan
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. Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Goodreads bookshelf at ht...
28 Mar 15min

Christopher Koller, Milbank Memorial Fund
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 an...
10 Feb 22min

Jessica Cromer, MDwise
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 Good...
14 Nov 202414min

Kevin Lewis, Community Health Options
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.
6 Aug 202425min

Blair Fjeseth, Mountain Health CO-OP
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.
9 Jul 202416min

Double Shot: Part 2
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 ...
22 Mai 202423min

Double Shot: Part 1
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, MDwisePatrick Curran, CEO, Health Plan of San MateoAnna Pilskaya Dunn, President, Health Services for Children with Special Needs; Vice President, Children’s National HospitalListen as the panelists share their paths to lea...
8 Mai 202426min