
Please join AM Best and industry experts as they share their 2026 outlook on the Medicare Advantage business segment, including the key drivers.
Julia Friedman, principal and consulting actuary at Milliman, will provide insights into the current challenges seen in the market. Julia is widely recognized as a leading expert in the Medicare Advantage space, advising health plans, provider organizations and investors on strategic and financial performance. She will share the latest trends Milliman is observing across the industry—offering perspectives on how shifting dynamics in Medicare Advantage are impacting 2026 plan benefit strategies and 2027 outlooks.
Stephen Harris, president, government markets, at Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), will discuss the opportunities HCSC sees in Medicare Advantage—including their recent acquisition of HealthSpring and their outlook for Medicare Advantage from a Blue Plan view as well as a national footprint.

John Weber
Senior Associate Editor
AM Best

Julia Friedman
Principal and Consulting Actuary
Milliman

Stephen Harris
President, Government Markets
Health Care Service Corporation

Bridget Maehr
Director
AM Best