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New AHIP Chair

America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) has announced that Eric H. Schultz, President and CEO of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc., has been elected as the new Chair of the Board of Directors.
“I am honored to be elected as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. AHIP has long been a strong advocate for a balanced approach to health care reform. As the new Chair, I will lead our charge to help ensure all Americans have access to care and to identify and address the root causes of our nation’s medical cost and quality challenges. We must pursue truly systemic solutions if reform is to be successful,” said Eric Schultz.
Schultz succeeds Vicky Gregg, FAHM, President and CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST).

“Vicky’s hard work and thoughtful guidance was an invaluable asset to the Board during a critical time for our industry,”said Karen Ignagni AHP President and CEO.