Meet Our Leaders – Tyler Applonie
In a special episode of The Verizon Partner Network, the spotlight was on the potential and dedicated approach of the program. This discussion is especially relevant in the rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape, providing a glimpse into Verizon’s strategic initiatives. Tyler Applonie, Director of Channel Sales Strategy at Verizon, was featured guest for the segment…
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The 2024 Outlook for the Verizon Partner Network With Tyler Applonie
The Verizon Partner Network continued a segment featuring leaders and delved into the transformative journey Verizon is undertaking for 2024. The discussion comes amidst an era of rapid technological advancement and market shifts, setting a relevant backdrop for the conversation. In this segment, Tyler Applonie, the Director of Channel Sales Strategy at Verizon, shares his…
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Tyler Applonie Explores the Importance of Partners in Verizon’s Success
In a brief revealing segment of The Verizon Partner Network, the discussion explored the important role partners play in Verizon’s distribution and success strategy. This topic has a lot of relevance given the many re telecommunications industry, where strategic partnerships are increasingly becoming a cornerstone for growth and reach. Tyler Applonie, Director of Channel Sales…
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Examining How the Verizon Partner Network Supports its Members with Tyler Applonie
In another segment The Verizon Partner Network, the dynamics of Verizon’s partnership strategies is examined. This conversation also covers the changing landscape of telecommunications and digital services, and where collaborations and partnerships have become priority. Tyler Applonie, the Director of Channel Sales Strategy at Verizon, provided a detailed overview of how the Verizon Partner Network…
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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…
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…
