# Rakesh Mathew, MS, MBA, CPHIMS, Interoperability Leader at Jefferson Health Plans

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Podcast: [Becker’s Healthcare Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/becker-s-healthcare-podcast-484089)
Published: 2026-05-24T21:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/beckershealthcarepodcast/beckershealthcarepodcast/153901764/rakesh-mathew-ms-mba-cphims-interoperability-leader-at-jefferson-health-plans/
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## Resource

In this episode, Rakesh Mathew, MS, MBA, CPHIMS, Interoperability Leader at Jefferson Health Plans, joins the podcast to discuss the financial pressures facing payers and how sustained losses can reduce competition and lead to market consolidation. He shares perspectives on improving affordability and access, and outlines how organizations can prepare for success in 2027 through stronger interoperability and strategic planning.

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