The America's Health Insurance Plans board has picked a Blue Cross and Blue Shield carrier executive to be its new chair.
David Holmberg, the chairman and CEO of Highmark Health, will take over from the current AHIP chair, Bruce Broussard of Humana, Jan. 1, 2022.
AHIP represents many of the United States' health insurers, and its leaders help shape federal and state health finance policy.
Holmberg said in comments about the AHIP post, included in the election announcement, that he believes in reaching out.
"Americans are clear," Holmberg said. "They are looking for collaboration across health care for better experiences, better outcomes, and lower costs."
AHIP wants to contribute to efforts to increase the value of care, improve equity, and result in better overall health, he said.
