Washington, D.C. – April 7, 2022 – Matt Eyles, President and CEO of AHIP, issued this statement on the passing of Michael Neidorff, Chairman and CEO of Centene Corp. from 1996 to 2022 and a member of the AHIP Board of Directors:
“Michael Neidorff has been a tireless advocate for improving the health and well-being of Americans, especially in under-represented and underserved communities. He was among the first to drive a transformation from health insurance to health care solutions – focusing on whole-person health and holistic well-being physically, mentally, and financially for the millions of people that Centene served. It was that vision that grew Centene from a regional business to one of the nation’s leading health insurance providers, delivering better health every single day for so many Americans.
“With his vision, insight, and determination, Michael was a highly respected leader who leaves a legacy of positive change – for patients, for communities, and for the health care system. As a member of the AHIP Board of Directors, Michael was passionate about new approaches to improve the health of people, families, and communities, and we all benefited greatly from his leadership. We at AHIP will dearly miss him, and we are grateful for his many contributions to support better health, better communities, and better lives for so many.”
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