Insights & Perspectives

Explore findings from the MHE 2026 State of Pharmacy Survey on the future of pharmacy, featuring insights from MCRA Strategic Advisor Andy Biernat on key industry trends, challenges, and what payers and providers should expect in the year ahead.

The Managed Care Resource Alliance is pleased to welcome Simplify Healthcare as our newest Member. Simplify Healthcare® brings 17+ years of experience supporting U.S. health plans, with a clear focus on modernizing payer operations across benefits, provider data, claims, and member engagement. Through a unified, AI-powered platform, they help plans navigate complexity, improve data integrity, and execute faster—without increasing operational burden. 

Command Direct explores why operational controls and structured directory production matter more than ever for Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans.

Welcome Amplifon Hearing Health Care to the Alliance! Amplifon sells programs to health plans and employers around hearing aid coverage and services.

Avalere Health shares findings from a payer survey examine trends in commercial payer use of cost avoidance strategies and how these programs could affect medication access.

The Managed Care Resource Alliance (MCRA), the premier consortium for managed care leaders and organizations, today announced the appointment of Desiree Vuocolo as Director of Programs and Partnerships. This strategic investment reflects MCRA's deepened commitment to serving as an exclusive space where health plan partners gain unfiltered health plan intelligence, critical industry insight, and the collaborative framework to drive real-world impact.