Washington, D.C. (January 28, 2026) – Underscoring the importance of a strong national voice advocating for nonprofit, local health plans, the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) today announced the addition of three regional payers to its membership. Further, two nationally recognized leaders take the helm as Chair and Vice Chair of ACHP’s Board of Directors, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to impactful leadership amid mounting industry challenges.
Jefferson Health Plans, Medica and PacificSource join ACHP’s robust membership, deepening its footprint in the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Based in Philadelphia, Jefferson Health Plans serves nearly 400,000 members in Pennsylvania and New Jersey across Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid lines of business. Medica, based in Minnesota, connects 1.4 million members with coverage in Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid lines of business across the broader Midwest. Oregon-based PacificSource provides comprehensive coverage to over 500,000 members across Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid lines of business.
“We are only as strong as our members and the addition of these high-performing plans speaks volumes about the power of our network,” said Ceci Connolly, ACHP President and CEO. “The health care industry—particularly nonprofit health plans—faces a unique set of challenges today. We are proud to expand our reach and advocate for commonsense solutions to protect access to high-quality, affordable coverage and care for millions of Americans.”
Andrea Walsh, President and CEO of Minnesota-based HealthPartners, takes the gavel as Chair of ACHP’s Board of Directors. Rob Hitchcock, President and CEO of Utah-based Select Health, now serves as Vice Chair. Both positions are one-year terms, effective January 1, 2026.
“Andrea and Rob have been trusted leaders among ACHP’s membership for many years,” said Connolly. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to see them take on this leadership role and continue sharing their expertise and knowledge to support our member organizations.”
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About ACHP
The Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) represents the nation’s best local, nonprofit health plans, providing high-quality coverage to tens of millions of Americans in 40 states and D.C. ACHP is the only national organization advancing a unique partnership model of coverage and care that fosters a truly competitive market.
We believe Americans deserve the best health care in the world. Our members are on the ground in your communities, delivering innovative and competitive coverage. ACHP’s model brings together clinicians and health plans to deliver value for patients, employers and taxpayers.
