Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are set to change with new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations and increased competition. This event explores the upcoming regulatory changes, including the annual review of Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI), which will assess how these benefits impact member health. Starting in 2026, Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) will also be required to notify members about unused supplemental benefits mid-year, improving health equity and ensuring enrollees are aware of available resources.

Hear our conversation with Amy Schiffman, CEO of AgeTech DC and CMO of Heal Pros, and Doron Porat, co-founder and CEO of ActiveAging, about strategies for enhancing member outcomes and satisfaction, with a focus on addressing social determinants of health such as transportation, meals and housing support. Learn how MA plans can improve Star Ratings, boost retention and close care gaps by offering targeted, effective benefits.

The event also showcases tools like ActiveAging’s ActiveAgent platform, an AI-driven tool that ensures its members are fully utilizing supplemental benefits, driving engagement, satisfaction, retention and Star Ratings. Attendees gained key insights to remain competitive, meet CMS requirements and position their plans for long-term financial sustainability.

This conversation was moderated by John Achoukian, executive in residence at MATTER.

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Cyberattacks on hospital systems across the United States are becoming increasingly frequent. These attacks have resulted in major disruptions to patient care and breaches of financial information and other sensitive information, despite significant investments in cybersecurity. The current landscape demonstrates a critical need for a new approach — one that combines protective measures with enhanced resilience.

Leading hospital systems have been working closely with accentedge to implement resilience protocols, ensuring that the impact of cyberattacks on patient care and hospital operations remains minimal. This approach not only secures healthcare services, but also diminishes cybercriminal incentives by eliminating financial gain as the sole objective of these attacks.

At this event, Syed Alam, founder & CEO of accentedge, shared insights into this transformative approach, drawing parallels with other critical infrastructure sectors like power and telecommunications, where continuity is paramount. Additionally, Syed joined the panel discussion with Dr. Tom Shanley, president & CEO of Lurie Children’s Hospital, and John Riggi, national advisor for cybersecurity and risk at the American Hospital Association, to discuss how to shape a resilient healthcare framework — one that safeguards patients, ensures operational stability and reinforces the foundation of our critical healthcare systems. MATTER CEO Steven Collens moderated the panel.

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In this episode of our Advancing Health Equity series, you’ll hear from Dr. Joseph Wright, Chief Health Equity Officer at the American Academy of Pediatrics. A nationally recognized expert in pediatric emergency medicine, Dr. Wright has dedicated his career to advancing child health through advocacy, equity and injury prevention, with over 120 publications and numerous awards to his name. Interviewed by Dr. Jacqueline Douge, a pediatrician and leading voice in health equity, this conversation delves into the systemic challenges impacting children’s health and explores actionable solutions to close equity gaps. Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring discussion!

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