Our Members are premier thought leaders in the industry.  See what some of them are saying about the Managed Care Executive Group:

“I joined MCEG within the last year and have found it to be very helpful. It is so nice to be able to network with other health plans of similar size, with similar circumstances to CHP."

Linda Barkhe
Community Health Plan, MO

 "The annual MCEG forum is the most eagerly anticipated event on my business calendar. I have not encountered a more pleasant and productive atmosphere in which to share experiences and learn from my peers. The value of the MCEG, exploring ideas and sharing thoughts with a group of healthcare IT professionals who are all in this together, is unmatched."

Mike Elinski
Health Alliance Plan, MI

"I joined the MCEG for the first time this past year and attended my first Forum in Tucson this past April. I was very impressed with the cross section of organizations represented at the forum. The sessions were timely and focused, with plenty of opportunity for participants to network in a personal, non-competitive setting.
I look forward to participating in future MCEG events. I feel the broad representation of the membership will be invaluable in my efforts to keep up with the industry trends and opportunities that have a direct impact on my organization. "

John Hofflander
PrefferedOne, MN

"Membership with MCEG has proven to be a rich and rewarding professional experience. I recently attended my first MCEG conference and it was refreshing to find the focus encompassed much more than just technology issues. The presentations were excellent and covered a wide range of strategies that apply to many different business models. I’ve also been very impressed with the high caliber of the speakers and attendees. Participation in MCEG provides valuable insight into the health care arena and offers an interesting perspective on where the industry is heading. I’d been encouraged to become a member for quite some time. Now after experiencing what MCEG has to offer, I only wish I had joined sooner."

Armand Morin
Private Healthcare Systems, MA

"MCEG provides a much-needed framework for CIO's of managed care companies to share experiences and exchange information on topics of current interest. The annual meeting is a great opportunity to discuss important issues in a casual, comfortable environment. And the new monthly web casts provide specific focus on one specific issue each month. Most managed care CIO's are facing very similar challenges, and being able to discuss these with peers, both at the conference and in between, is of great value. "

Raymond Murphy
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, NY

"I was very impressed with the caliber and relevance of the proceedings at the 2005 Annual Forum. I think the meeting was particularly useful because it allowed intimate and candid discussion of the real challenges faced in healthcare IT, as experienced by the executives who are facing these challenges and successfully implementing solutions to them. What separates this exchange from other conferences and seminars is that it fosters collaborative thinking and an open exchange of ideas in a setting that is free of the pressure and bias of vendor representatives. The format, and the thoughtfully prepared slate of topics, made the 2005 Annual Forum one of my most valuable industry meetings this year, and I am looking forward to the 2006 meeting."

Cynthia Nustad
The Regence Group, OR

"The MCEG Conferences are among the most unique that I have encountered. I attended my first MCEG meeting this year and without doubt it was the best professional exchange that I have experienced. The intimate size of the group led to excellent and open discussions among peers as well as networking opportunities. The presentations from industry experts were a fantastic learning opportunity."

Jerry Polcari
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MA

"The MCEG conferences have been among the most informative that I have attended in terms of information on technology and trends affecting the health care industry. The conferences provide an excellent opportunity for third party payers to assemble, discuss and exchange views on technology issues that affect the manner in which we provide IT services to our firms. More important, MCEG provides a non-competitive environment in which to have this dialogue to explore alternatives and approaches that are purely technology related. It is one of the few venues in which competitors can provide each other advice and consultation with candor and without the positioning that often occurs in our industry."

Janet McQueen
Blue Care Network of Michigan

“MCEG provides an excellent balance of networking opportunities amongst peers, and thought provoking presentations from industry experts.  It is not a trade show, or led by vendors, so the discussion is open, honest, and practical.”

Alan Smit
Premera Blue Cross, Washington

“The MCEG Conferences have been extremely valuable.  Education and lively discourse have identified areas where healthcare companies implemented successful solutions to current problems that plague the industry.”

Mark Ammons
Presbyterian Health, NM

“MCEG is not only an excellent place to network, but an ideal setting for prospective CIOs to gather, exchange ideas and learn.  There is not a better forum for the investment of your time or money."

John Higbee
AvMed, FL

“The MCEG forum brings together thought leaders with IT and business professionals for the health plan industry to create a unique experience where information is readily exchanged and lasting relationships are formed.  While I can readily obtain business and technical content at other forums and events, I don't have the opportunity to interact and dialogue with both industry leading speakers and my peers on topics important to our business.   Because MCEG provides me with an atmosphere where both information is provided and connectivity can take place, I have the ability to develop personal relationships with my peers that lends support to the attainment of the goals unique to our business.”

Bob Hoover
Independent Health, NY

“When a fellow CIO invited me to attend my first MCEG Forum several years ago, I was immediately impressed by the quality of the topics and presenters.  The group's size is just right -- small enough to permit in-depth discussion, and large enough to get a real sense of the state of art in this industry.   I use the resources on the member web site to find another member with experience on an issue I am facing.  I have come to think of MCEG as a community of my peers.

Alan Abramson
HealthPartners, MN