Employee testimonials – ElevatePFS
With a decade of service in patient advocacy, Crystal Vagts has made a lasting impact supporting patients in Wisconsin. Her long-standing commitment to ElevatePFS is rooted in more than just the work—it’s about the people. Crystal values the supportive environment ElevatePFS provides, especially the leadership that respects work-life balance and the coworkers who make each…
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The Elevated Employee Experience: Supporting Hospitals and Patients Alike with Lead Patient Advocate Pablo Arias
As a Lead Patient Advocate at ElevatePFS, Pablo Arias brings eight years of dedication to helping both patients and providers. Based in Minnesota, Pablo plays a vital role in guiding patients through the financial assistance process while contributing to the revenue goals of the hospitals he supports. For Pablo, the most rewarding part of the…
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The Elevated Employee Experience: Keanna Johnson on Leading With Heart as a Patient Advocate
As a Patient Advocate at ElevatePFS, Keanna Johnson plays a critical role in ensuring no patient is left behind. She supports individuals navigating complex healthcare systems—many of whom risk falling through the cracks. For Keanna, advocacy is more than a role—it’s a responsibility. She works to make sure patients receive the support and services they’re…
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The Elevated Employee Experience: A Look at the People-First Culture at ElevatePFS
As Senior Director of HR and HR Operations at ElevatePFS, Lindsey Hoskinson brings a decade of dedication to building a people-first culture. She works closely with employees across departments and regions, supporting teams that drive impact from the inside out. Lindsey sees teamwork as the heart of ElevatePFS. In her role, she witnesses how employees…
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The Elevated Employee Experience: Embracing Growth Through Continuous Learning with Mary McGrath
As a Training Specialist in A/R Services at ElevatePFS, Mary McGrath brings a passion for continuous learning and development to everything she does. Starting as a claims representative just over three years ago, Mary has grown into a role where she now helps others build the same skills and confidence that helped her succeed….
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The Elevated Employee Experience: Growing Through Service and Leadership with Eligibility Supervisor LaToya Raymo
LaToya Raymo, Eligibility Supervisor at ElevatePFS, has built an inspiring eight-year journey—rising from part-time advocate to supervisor. Her progression reflects not only personal growth, but also the opportunities ElevatePFS provides for development and leadership from within. In her current role, LaToya leads with purpose, passion, and a commitment to excellence. She values the supportive, safe…
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The Elevated Employee Experience: Supporting Smarter Claims Recovery with Stephanie Wallace
At ElevatePFS, employees play a vital role in turning complex challenges into meaningful outcomes for clients and patients. Whether working behind the scenes or on the front lines of claims management, each individual contributes to the organization’s mission of delivering exceptional results. Stephanie Wallace, a Workers’ Compensation Appeals Representative, supports that mission by reviewing EOBs,…
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PCP Attribution Analysis
Dr. Sam Ambewadikar, RVP and Medical Director at Anthem National Accounts, joins Brent to unpack the power of primary care attribution analysis—a tool he helped pioneer to spotlight the clinical and financial impact of members not having an established PCP. Drawing from his background as a practicing pediatrician and claims analytics leader, Dr. Sam shares…
Sydney Health Demo
In this episode, Christina Firouztash, Executive Advisor of Digital Solutions at Anthem, gives a dynamic walkthrough of the Sydney Health app—Anthem’s flagship digital member experience. Christina showcases how Sydney delivers personalized, simple, and equitable navigation across benefits, including virtual care, pharmacy, financial transparency, and social services access. From contextual chatbots and ID card access to…
Pharmacy Part 1
In this episode, Brent chats with Katie Brennan, National Sales Director at CarelonRx, about making pharmacy benefits more accessible, consistent, and member-friendly. Katie spotlights Carelon new advanced home delivery model, which brings the pharmacy counter—and the pharmacist—into the member’s home. With fewer retail pharmacies offering extended hours and many patients lacking reliable transportation, CarelonRx is…
Inclusive Care
Sammy Gonzalez, Regional Vice President at Elevance Health, joins Brent for a deeply personal and impactful conversation on health equity and inclusive care. Sammy shares a powerful story of medical misdiagnosis tied to cultural assumptions, underscoring how bias—even unintentional—can hinder care quality. He highlights Elevance’s work to improve diversity in provider networks, enhance cultural competency,…
