RISE Radio
Join the RISE team as we chat with industry leaders and explore ever-changing policies, regulations, and challenges faced by health care professionals responsible for quality and revenue, Medicare member acquisition and experience, and/or social determinants of health. Produced by RISE, the number one source for information on all things Medicare Advantage.
RISE Radio
Episode 24: Post-Election Insights for Medicare Advantage
Welcome to the latest episode of RISE Radio, our podcast series that focuses on issues that impact policies, regulations, and challenges faced by health care professionals responsible for quality and revenue, Medicare member acquisition and experience, and/or social determinants of health.
Special thanks to DUOS for sponsoring this episode, which features Ana Handshuh, principal of CAT5 Strategies, and Jenn Kerfoot, chief strategy and growth officer, DUOS, discussing the impact of the election on Medicare Advantage and the potential changes ahead under President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS secretary and Dr. Mehmet Oz as CMS administrator.
During this 55-minute podcast, they discuss the overall outlook for Medicare Advantage, as well as regulations that address marketing practices, prior authorization, Star ratings, health equity, and social determinants of health.
About Ana Handshuh
Ana Handshuh, principal at CAT5 Strategies, is a government programs executive with expertise in creating and implementing corporate programs for the health care industry. Her background includes quality, core measures, care management, benefit design and bid submission, accreditation, regulatory compliance, revenue management, communications, community-based care management programs and technology integration. She is a sought-after speaker on the national health care circuit in the areas of quality, Star ratings, care management, member and provider engagement, and revenue management.
About Jenn Kerfoot
Jenn Kerfoot, chief strategy & Growth officer, DUOS, is a visionary health care leader with deep expertise in Medicare Advantage and value-based care. Kerfoot leverages her extensive background in health care policy, regulation, and business development to drive strategic growth and innovation at DUOS, developing tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of Medicare Advantage plans. A seasoned podcast host, Kerfoot regularly explores critical issues like the looming threat of Medicare insolvency, the challenges of financing care for an aging population, the impact of rising health care costs, and disparities in care access. With previous leadership roles at FarmboxRx, Excelera Health, and NationsBenefits, Kerfoot has a proven track record of navigating complex health care regulations and aligning strategies with market demands. Beyond her executive role, she is a recognized thought leader and advocate for progressive health care practices, advising venture capital and private equity firms on investments in transformative health care solutions. Kerfoot’s pragmatic optimism and relentless problem-solving approach are key to her success in fostering collaboration and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in health care.
About DUOS
DUOS is a health care technology company building solutions to improve plan performance and enhance the continuum of care. Our AI-powered digital experiences match social determinants of health (SDoH) and care navigation needs with more than 100,000 Medicare benefits, community resources and government programs to improve health outcomes and beneficiary satisfaction and close gaps in care.