London appointed CEO of Centene Corporation; discusses AI in healthcare

Sarah London was appointed CEO of Centene Corporation on October 13, 2026. During a summit, London discussed the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, noting that much current AI deployment generates revenue in fee-for-service systems rather than reducing underlying care costs. Centene Corporation operates Medicaid plans in 29 states and serves 26 million members.

London suggested that the greater opportunity for AI lies in changing how care is delivered and who can access it, particularly for underserved populations. She outlined two potential applications: using AI to help community health workers triage non-acute problems in rural areas, and providing interactive tools to give patients more control over initial health decisions.