Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Navigating Cost Pressures and Data Driven Partnerships at EmblemHealth

Published: January 24, 2026

Duration: 16:18

In this episode, Heather Tamborino, Chief Financial Officer at EmblemHealth, discusses how payer provider collaboration, thoughtful use of AI, and data integration can improve outcomes while easing administrative burden. She also shares how rising pharmacy costs, PBM strategy, and transparency initiatives are shaping financial priorities for 2026.