We are introducing a new series of virtual convenings to discuss current health care concerns with the leading health care executives across the county. Join us as we kick off the series with CEO’s from some of the largest Medicaid health plans on the West Coast to discuss how they are responding to COVID-19.

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Panelists:
Peter Adler: President/CEO, Molina Healthcare of Washington
Barsam Kasravi, MD: President and CEO, Anthem Blue Cross California Medicaid Plan

Peter Adler is the President of Molina Healthcare of Washington — the state’s largest Medicaid managed care organization. He has served as president since March 2014. Prior to this role, Adler served as the Senior Vice President for Strategy, Innovation and Development at PeaceHealth where he played an instrumental role in PeaceHealth’s growth and affiliation strategy in the Northwest.

Barsam Kasravi, MD, MBA, MPH is currently President and CEO of Anthem Blue Cross’s California Medicaid plan, overseeing all health plan activities for their 1.2M members in 29 counties.  He was formerly the Chief Medical Officer of Anthem CA Medicaid and oversaw all clinical and provider collaboration programs. Dr. Kasravi is a family physician who trained at UCLA School of Medicine, and completed his residency in Family Medicine as Chief Resident at Kaiser Permanente.

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Virtual: How Medicaid MCO’s are dealing with COVID-19 – State of Reform – State of Reform