Meet Our Leaders – Cynthia Rodriguez
In an insightful segment dedicated to the strategic expansion and depth of Verizon’s Partner Network, Cynthia Rodriguez, the Director of Business Agents Channel at Verizon Business, shares her extensive experience and the value she brings to the partnership ecosystem. This discussion offers a peek into the strategies that have bolstered Verizon’s B2B segment, highlighting the…
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Cynthia Rodriguez on the Power of Open Communication: A Look into Her Leadership Philosophy
In a landscape where effective communication is crucial for organizational success, Cynthia Rodriguez, Director of Business Agents Channel at Verizon Business, distinguishes herself with a commitment to transparency and open dialogue. She offers insights into her leadership philosophy that prioritizes clear communication and collaborative problem-solving. Rodriguez highlights her dedication to fostering an environment where open,…
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Cynthia Rodriguez Unveils 2024 Goals for Verizon: Strategic Partnerships for More 5G and Deeper Agent Collaborations
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the importance of strong, strategic partnerships has never been more critical. Verizon Business is setting the stage for an exciting 2024, focusing on the growth and innovation of its Partner Network. Cynthia Rodriguez, the Director of Business Agents Channel, shares her enthusiasm for the future, emphasizing the relationships…
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Network Innovations
Brent speaks with Day-Vene Gilliam, VP of National Network Optimization & Business Development at Elevance Health, about how Anthem is evolving its network strategy to deliver greater value to clients and members. From expanding value-based care contracts with over 650,000 providers to leveraging digital tools like HealthOS for real-time data and gap-closure, Anthem is enabling…
Food As Medicine
Dr. Kofi Essel, community pediatrician and Elevance Health’s Food as Medicine Director, joins Brent to discuss how nutrition is becoming a central lever in both preventing and treating chronic disease. With millions of Americans living with diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, Dr. Essel explains how Elevance is building interventions that help members access high-quality food and…
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,…
Whole Health Index
Dr. Sam Ambewadikar returns to break down Anthem’s Whole Health Index (WHI)—a powerful tool that distills medical, social, environmental, and behavioral data into a single score (0–100) to identify members most at risk. By surfacing factors like transportation deserts, housing instability, or food insecurity, WHI enables Anthem care managers and advocates to proactively match members…
