WASHINGTON, D.C. 鈥� (November 13, 2023) 鈥� AHIP鈥檚 Board of Directors has elected , President and CEO of GuideWell and Florida Blue, as Board Chair effective January 1, 2024. Geraghty is preceded by , President and CEO of Highmark Health, whose term ends in December 2023.
Geraghty was the architect of the strategic restructuring that created GuideWell from the foundation of a nearly 80-year-old health insurance company, transforming it into a health solutions organization at the forefront of reimagining the future of health in America. The GuideWell restructuring is considered a model of strategic reinvention and is featured as a capstone business case in the curriculum of Harvard Business School.
鈥淎s health insurance providers, it is our responsibility to ensure that the millions of Americans we serve have access to affordable, equitable, and high-quality coverage and care,鈥� said Geraghty. 鈥淗ealth insurance providers are committed to identifying new and innovative ways to increase coverage, address health disparities, and improve value. As Board Chair, I am honored to further AHIP鈥檚 role as a leading voice in how we ensure all Americans get the care and coverage they need to meet their full health potential.鈥�
GuideWell is a $30 billion not-for-profit mutual insurance holding company headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida and is the parent to a family of companies. GuideWell comprises Florida Blue, Triple-S Management, GuideWell Health, PopHealthCare, GuideWell Source, and WebTPA. Through a joint venture with Keralty, a multinational health business group with more than 40 years of global experience, GuideWell is expanding care delivery across Florida through more than 40 Sanitas direct care delivery locations. GuideWell serves 38.5 million people across 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including more than 6 million individuals in Florida.
鈥淲e thank David for leading 熊猫视频through these last 2 years as our industry has continued to evolve and innovate. David鈥檚 wisdom and insight have been invaluable. During his tenure as Board Chair, 熊猫视频advocated to extend the Affordable Care Act鈥檚 tax credits, supported efforts to maintain coverage through the Medicaid redetermination process, defended the Medicare Advantage program, and highlighted the importance of employer-based coverage. He has worked tirelessly to promote solutions that increase value, improve equity, and result in better overall health care,鈥� said Julie Simon Miller, 熊猫视频Interim CEO. 鈥淲e are excited to have Pat lead us as we remain laser focused on making health care better and coverage more affordable for all Americans.鈥�
鈥淚 congratulate Pat on being selected as the next Chair of AHIP鈥檚 Board of Directors,鈥� said David Holmberg outgoing Board Chair and current President and CEO of Highmark Health. 鈥淗is vision, leadership, and wealth of experience will have an immediate positive impact on our industry and the people and communities our members serve.鈥�
The 熊猫视频Board also welcomes the following new member:
- , President and CEO, Commonwealth Care Alliance
Commonwealth Care Alliance庐 (CCA) is a mission-driven healthcare services organization that offers innovative health plans and care delivery programs designed for individuals with the most significant needs. With鈥痮fferings in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Michigan, and California, CCA delivers comprehensive, integrated, and person-centered care by coordinating the services of local staff, provider partners, and community organizations.
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