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Bright Spots in Healthcare

Sep 29, 2026

What should Medicare Advantage plans change now to improve performance in 2027 and prepare for the 2029 Star Ratings?

In this episode of Bright Spots in Healthcare, leaders from Zing Health, CDPHP, UPMC Health Plan and MedOrionshare how MA plans are acting earlier, prioritizing limited resources, improving Stars and...



Sep 15, 2026

In this Bright Spots in Healthcare episode, host Eric Glazer brings together an all-star panel of leaders who are reshaping the future of Medicaid and social care.

Our guests include:

  • Vanita Pindolia, Vice President, Medicare Star Ratings, Emergent Holdings (BlueCross BlueShield Michigan)

  • Jason Merola, MD, Chief...


Sep 10, 2026

Healthcare doesn’t have a shortage of good ideas. The harder problem is turning what works into the way care is actually delivered.

In this episode of Bright Spots in Healthcare, Eric Glazer sits down with Dr. Thomas Balcezak, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Yale New Haven Health, to explore...


Sep 1, 2026

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword, it’s a practical tool transforming how healthcare organizations prepare for the future. From evaluating and pricing risk with greater accuracy to identifying rising-risk members and strengthening long-term financial strategies, AI is reshaping the very foundations...