Transforming Coverage to Meet Healthcare Needs with SCAN Health Plan

John Petito, SVP of Transformation at SCAN Health Plan joins the podcast to share his story and how his work is helping enable new types of healthcare coverage for diverse populations.

Join us to hear how Health Plans are beginning to evolve their approach to addressing the needs of older adults and the LGBTQ+ community with personalized healthcare coverage.

SCAN Health Plan has been focused on Keeping Seniors Healthy and Independent since 1977 when it was created by a diverse group of seniors to better address older populations health care coverage needs.

SCAN was born from senior activists in Long Beach, California determined to improve access to the care and services they needed so they could stay as independent as possible.

Listen in and join the impact being made!

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