WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Board of Directors of America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) is pleased to announce the election of Bruce D. Broussard, President and CEO of Humana Inc., as Board Chair for 2021. Broussard will join eight newly elected and appointed AHIP Board members.
“It is our shared responsibility to improve and evolve the health care system, and I am honored by the opportunity that becoming Board Chair for AHIP brings,” said Bruce Broussard, President and CEO of Humana Inc. “It has never been more urgent to innovate and lead, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in making a positive difference in shaping the future of health care.”
Since joining Humana in 2011, Broussard has overseen the creation of an integrated care delivery model centered on improving personal health outcomes, driving lower costs, enhancing quality, and providing a simple and personalized member experience. Under Broussard, Humana has remained dedicated to improving the health of the communities it serves by making it easy for people to achieve their best health.
“Health insurance providers are leaders in moving our nation toward a care delivery system that focuses on improving patient outcomes, value, choice, and affordability,” said Matt Eyles, President and CEO of AHIP. “Bruce will help deliver our industry’s innovative solutions to the health care challenges we’ve faced for far too long.”
AHIP’s newly elected and appointed Board members include:
- Gregory E. Deavens, President and CEO-elect (effective Jan 1, 2021)
- Cain A. Hayes, President and CEO, Gateway Health
- Diane P. Holder, President and CEO, UPMC Health Plan
- Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA, FACP, President and CEO, SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan
- Virgil R. Miller, President, Aflac Group and Chief Operating Officer, Aflac U.S.
- Erhardt Preitauer, President and CEO, CareSource
- Jared Short, Chief Operating Officer and CEO-elect, Cambia Health Solutions (effective Jan 1, 2021)
- Paul A. Tufano, Chairman and CEO, AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies
“COVID-19 is challenging America’s health care system like never before,” Eyles continued. “And more than ever, leadership matters. Not only do our new Board members have the experience to help guide us in our mission to improve the health and financial security of all Americans, they also represent the rich and diverse communities health insurance providers serve every day.”
About AHIP
AHIP is the national association whose members provide coverage for health care and related services to hundreds of millions of Americans every day. Through these offerings, we improve and protect the health and financial security of consumers, families, businesses, communities and the nation. We are committed to market-based solutions and public-private partnerships that improve affordability, value, access, and well-being for consumers. Visit www.ahip.org for more information.