The Totally Adequate Podcast

Inside the Lab: Data Science at Quest Analytics

Everyone talks about the importance of clean, accurate provider data, but who's actually doing the work to make that real? In this episode of The Totally Adequate Podcast

The Human Stakes Behind the Data

About this Episode Recorded live at Quest Analytics® Vision Quest 26 in Chicago, this episode brings together a patient and a clinician for a candid conversation about wh

The Network Promise Starts with Data

About this Episode Provider data plays a central role in delivering on the promise health plans make to their members. Its accuracy and reliability strengthen trust with

You Can Buy Software, You Can't Buy Partnership

About this Episode: Success in provider network management starts with the right partners by your side. In this episode of The Totally Adequate Podcast, host April Bean

Provider Data Accuracy and Network Strategy: What Health Plan Executives Need to Know for 2026

About this Episode: Provider data accuracy and network strategy are strategic priorities for health plans to consider. With heightened regulatory scrutiny, evolving net

From Crisis Response to Proactive Care: Improving the Patient Journey with AI and Innovation

About This Episode Join a candid conversation about the realities of navigating healthcare today. Hear how system-level gaps can delay care, and how industry innovators

A Guide to AI-Driven Network Design

About This Episode  In this episode, we share a technical-to-operational playbook that covers data quality issues and AI-driven network design. Join our guests as they

Smarter Healthcare Networks With Affiliation Intelligence

Guests:  Bob Tavernier, Solutions Executive, Quest Analytics | Connect on LinkedIn  Joshua Abraham, Director of Network Strategy, CommonSpirit Health   Host: April

Navigating Texas Network Adequacy Requirements

About This Episode  Texas has introduced some of the most stringent network adequacy requirements in the country that reshapes how health plans design, monitor, and rep

Bonus Episode: Why Vision Quest Took a Break And What's Coming Next

In this special bonus episode, Sophia Timmermeyer sits down with April Beane, VP of Marketing at Quest Analytics, to share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Vision Q

Insights and Strategies for Achieving High Quality Healthcare Provider Networks

In this episode host April Beane, VP of Marketing at Quest Analytics, is joined by Bob Tavernier, Sales Solution Executive at Quest Analytics, and Dr. Luke Hansen, Chief

Driving Network Adequacy for Dual Eligibles: Overcoming Challenges and Delivering Solutions

Discover the intricate world of network adequacy for dual eligible populations—those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid—and the unique challenges they face in acc

The REAL Health Providers Act: What Health Plans Need to Know

Are health plans prepared for the sweeping changes proposed under the REAL Health Providers Act? In this episode, Kate Deiters and Zach Snyder break down the legislation'

Executive Order on Healthcare Price Transparency: What You Need to Know

In this episode, host Kate Deiters sits down with Zack Snyder, VP of Government Affairs at Quest Analytics, to discuss the Executive Order Making America Healthy Again by

Proposed Medicare Advantage Rule & California Assembly Bill

In this episode of The Totally Adequate Podcast, we delve into the proposed rules for Medicare Advantage organizations and the new California Assembly Bill. Join Kate Dei

The Final 2026 Payment Notice: Network Adequacy Updates for Qualified Health Plans

The Final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026 is out, and we're here to break it down for you. Kate Deiters and Zach Snyder discuss the key changes in netwo

Health Policy Updates: Proposed Payment 2026, MCO Final Rule, MHPAEA Final Rule, and CMS Provider Directory Pilot

Get ready for 2025 with the latest insights on major health policy changes! Join Kate Deiters and Zach Snyder as they break down federal policy updates related to network

Bonus Episode: Vision Quest 2024 Preview with April Beane

Get an Exclusive Preview of Vision Quest 2024 with April Beane! In this episode, guest host Kate Deiters, sits down with April Beane, VP of Marketing at Quest Analytics,

Health Policy Updates: Talking Medicare Advantage and Marketplace Final Rules

Big changes are coming to Medicare Advantage and Marketplace policies! April Beane and health policy expert Kate Deiters dig into the CMS Contract Year 2025 Medicare Adva

The Art of the Possible: Next Generation Structured Provider Network Strategies

Leaders from Quest Analytics and Highmark Health join April Beane to discuss the future of provider network performance. As strategies evolve, how we build networks is cr