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ACAP Coffee Break

ACAP Coffee Break

Hosted by Association for Community Affiliated Plans

Episodes

40

Latest episode

Mar 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) CEO Margaret A. Murray talks leadership skills and advice with Safety Net Health Plan leaders. View the ACAP Coffee Break Booklist here: https://bit.ly/34F3Bfy

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40 recent
March 18, 202623 min

Martha Santana-Chin, L.A. Care Health Plan

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray sits down with Martha Santana-Chin, CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan.

January 29, 202625 min

Ryan Steadman, CareSource

In this special edition of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP VP Enrique Martinez-Vidal speaks with Ryan Steadman, senior vice president of pharmacy at CareSource.This episode is sponsored by Rivera.

November 20, 202521 min

Marina Owen, CenCal Health

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray speaks with Marina Owen, CEO of CenCal Health.

June 24, 202519 min

Theresa Rodriguez Scepanski, Community First Health Plans

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray speaks with Theresa Rodriguez Scepanski, CEO of Community First Health Plans. Tune in as Theresa shares her unique path to the health plan’s C-suite, beginning with her early career in the hospitality industry. She also reflects on her 30 years of experience at the Safety Net Health Plan, its growing membership, deep roots in the community, and how it continues to serve as a trusted health plan for every generation.

April 22, 202520 min

Patrick Curran, Health Plan of San Mateo

In the latest episode of the ACAP Coffee Break Podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray speaks with Patrick Curran, CEO of the Health Plan of San Mateo (HPSM).Listen in as Pat shares the professional journey that led him to HPSM and what he’s learned from his mentors about the importance of team building in leadership. He also discusses what lies ahead at HPSM.Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Goodreads bookshelf at https://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

March 28, 202515 min

Greg McCarthy, Denver Health Medical Plan

In the newest episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray speaks with Greg McCarthy, CEO of Denver Health Medical Plan! Listen as Greg shares his journey from tech to the “mission driven” field of health care. Greg shares both the hurdles and triumphs of his career from business hardships, to personal loss. Learn about the power of consistency and making difficult choices.  Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Goodreads bookshelf at https://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

February 10, 202522 min

Christopher Koller, Milbank Memorial Fund

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray speaks with Chris Koller, ACAP’s founding Board Chair and the current president of Milbank Memorial Fund.Listen as Chris tells the story of ACAP’s founding in 2000, when 17 health plan leaders came together to form an association dedicated to health center-affiliated health plans, with a collective mission to advocate for shared priorities, shape policy, and promote best practices. Chris also details ACAP’s growth and achievements over the past 25 years, as well as his career journey in health care and current work at Milbank Memorial Fund.

January 8, 202523 min

Brendan Harris, UPMC for You

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray speaks with Brendan Harris, President of UPMC Health Plan for You.   Listen as Brendan shares how mentors like John Lovelace and Estelle Richman have helped shape his career journey and influenced his work. Brendan also shares how his time working for the state, and various trainings and resources from Good Leadership have made him a better leader.Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Goodreads bookshelf at https://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

November 14, 202414 min

Jessica Cromer, MDwise

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray interviews MDwise CEO, Jessica Cromer. During the conversation, Cromer shares her career journey in health care, beginning with a passion for mathematics, the value of mission-focused not-for-profit health plans, and exciting new changes coming to MDwise in the new year. She also discusses her plan’s goals for improving health outcomes in Indiana.  Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Goodreads bookshelf at https://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

August 6, 202425 min

Kevin Lewis, Community Health Options

In this episode of the ACAP Coffee Break podcast, ACAP CEO Meg Murray talks with Community Health Options CEO, Kevin Lewis. During the conversation, Kevin shares his journey to health care, details on the health plan’s case before the US Supreme Court, Community Health Option’s chronic illness support program, the importance of APTCs, and more! Want to read what ACAP's plan leaders are reading? Check out our Goodreads bookshelf at https://bit.ly/3dWnSRs.

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