Simplifying Payer Operations and Strengthening Provider Relationships
Podcast:Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Published On: Mon Feb 02 2026 Description: In this episode, Sharon Williams, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of the University of Michigan Health Plan, discusses how health plans can navigate rising utilization, workforce shortages, and cost pressures while improving relationships with providers. She shares perspectives on simplifying payer operations, the role of AI, and policy changes needed to improve affordability and access.