Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Affordability and the Role of Regional Nonprofit Health Plans at Point32Health with Patrick Gilligan
Feb 15, 2026
Patrick Gilligan, long-time New England healthcare leader and CEO of Point32Health, discusses regional nonprofit plans and member-focused stewardship. He tackles rising medical and pharmacy costs. He outlines aligning incentives with providers and redesigning care around the patient. He urges policy and collaboration to make care more affordable.
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Career Spanning Both Sides Of Care
- Patrick Gilligan described moving from provider contracting to payer roles and back to gain both perspectives.
- He joined Point32 Health to support two regional nonprofit brands and leverage his provider-payer experience.
Local Care Trumps National Reach
- Gilligan argues healthcare remains intensely local despite national insurers and telemedicine.
- Point32 Health uses regional independence to treat members and employers as its shareholders.
Visit Providers And Know Employers
- Build deep, in-person relationships with local providers and employers to align incentives.
- Visit providers, know employers, and treat members as true shareholders to improve partnership effectiveness.