OREANDA-NEWS. June 08, 2016. America’s Health Insurance Plans’ Board of Directors announced today that Bernard J. Tyson, chairman and CEO of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals will serve as chair for 2018.

Joseph R. Swedish, chairman, president and CEO of Anthem, Inc. has been elected to serve as AHIP’s board chair beginning in January 2017 and will succeed Mark B. Ganz, president and CEO of Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., who is chair for 2016.

Together, these two appointments build on AHIP’s leadership and impact during a critical time, according to a press release issued by the organization. “Joe and Bernard are recognized leaders who will bring a strong vision for the industry’s consumer-driven priorities over the next two years,” said AHIP President and CEO Marilyn Tavenner.

Said Tyson: “AHIP’s advocacy is fundamental to bringing health plans together to determine how we can improve the U.S. health care system. I am honored to work with Joe, Marilyn and the AHIP leadership over the next two years.

“Our greatest responsibility is to the patients we serve and that’s why we are committed to continuing AHIP’s efforts that benefit millions of people who depend on us for health care,” Tyson added.