Priority Health names Nick Gates as interim president
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — April 28, 2025) Priority Health, a nationally recognized health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, today announced that Nick Gates, senior vice president of finance for Priority Health, has been named interim president of the health plan, effective May 1.Priority Health President Praveen Thadani named a “Great Leader in Health Care” by Becker’s
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — March 25, 2025) Praveen Thadani, president/CEO of Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 “Great Leaders in Healthcare” list.Priority Health’s Shannon Wilson wins prestigious RISE Trailblazer Award
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — March 13, 2025) Shannon Wilson, vice president of population health and health equity at Priority Health, has been named winner of the RISE 2025 Trailblazer Award.Priority Health adds new features to its growing navigation and advocacy product
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — February 4, 2025) Priority Health has added several new enhancements to PriorityGPS, a navigation and advocacy product designed to help members make the most of their medical benefits and coverage.
Priority Health chosen by state to provide new MI Coordinated Health dual eligible benefit program
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — January 22, 2025) Priority Health has been awarded a contract to offer a new Medicare-Medicaid plan across all regions in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Priority Health again receives national recognition for customer service
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — January 16, 2025) Priority Health has been ranked No. 1 in customer service in Newsweek’s America’s Best Customer Service 2025 list in the health insurance category.
Physicians Health Plan CEO to retire, PHP sales executive to assume market leader responsibilities
(FORT WAYNE, Indiana — January 15, 2025) Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan, which acquired Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana last month, announced Gary Shearer, president & CEO of PHP, has decided to retire. Ross Hensley, chief sales officer for PHP, will assume expanded market leader responsibilities.Access to free virtual health visits is extended for Michigan’s uninsured
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — January 8, 2025) Priority Health and Curai Health, a leading virtual care provider, are extending their program to provide free virtual health visits for uninsured residents in Michigan.
Priority Health appoints longtime executive to oversee government markets
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – January 6, 2025) Priority Health has appointed Carrie Kincaid to oversee government markets for the organization; she will maintain her position as senior vice president of market development.
ACHP Board names Priority Health President Praveen Thadani as board chair
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — January 1, 2025) Praveen Thadani, president of Priority Health, will serve as chair of the Board of Directors for the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) for 2025.2024
Priority Health and Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana complete acquisition to foster innovation and improve access to care
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — December 3, 2024) Priority Health is excited to announce the acquisition of control of Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHPNI), a health plan based in Fort Wayne that serves more than 50,000 members in Indiana and Ohio.
Priority Health and YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids partner to offer exclusive fitness options to Medicare beneficiaries
Priority Health Total Health Foundation grants address victims of violent trauma, uninsured, literacy and dental care
(DETROIT, Mich. – November 20, 2024) The Priority Health Total Health Foundation announces its latest round of grants totaling almost $500,000 to eight nonprofits working to address the Social Determinants of Health in Southeast Michigan’s underserved populations.
Priority Health receives national marketing award for student mental health initiative
Priority Health receives top ratings from State of Michigan for its Medicaid health plans
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — November 12, 2024) Priority Health has received the highest possible quality rating from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) for its Michigan Medicaid health plans. Priority Health’s Medicaid plan received five out of five apples.
The Dearborn Heights community invests in health and wellness with Priority Health Fitness Court®
(DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – November 4, 2024) The City of Dearborn Heights; Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan; and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) are pleased to announce the opening of an outdoor Priority Health Fitness Court® at Daly Park, 25000 Lehigh Street.
Priority Health celebrates outdoor fitness court® opening in Port Huron community
(PORT HURON, Mich. – November 1, 2024) Residents of a Port Huron neighborhood will now have access to free exercise thanks to the opening of an outdoor Priority Health Fitness Court® in Bakersfield Park. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held October 24, 2024.
Priority Health executives named notable leaders in health care by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — October 28, 2024) Two Priority Health senior leaders at Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, have been named a “Notable Leader in Health Care” by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business.
Priority Health, HMA partner to launch TPA solution for self-funded employers
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — October 28, 2024) Priority Health and Healthcare Management Administrators, Inc. have entered a strategic alliance to offer a new solution for self-funded employers, starting January 1, 2025.
Priority Health Medicare plans rated among highest in Michigan by federal health agency
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — October 21, 2024) Priority Health has again been recognized as a top performer through the 2025 Medicare Star Ratings released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Priority Health Total Health Foundation receives prestigious Governor's Service Award for philanthropic work in Southeast Michigan
(DETROIT, Mich. –October 16, 2024) The Michigan Community Service Commission has selected the Priority Health Total Health Foundation as winner of the 2024 Governor’s Service Awards in the Corporate Social Impact category. The commission will confer the award on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 at the Detroit Opera House at their annual celebration.
Priority Health launches new integrated solution for employers with Corewell Health narrow network
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — October 14, 2024) Priority Health has announced a new narrow network solution for Michigan employers that leverages the unique integration of Priority Health and Corewell Health.
Latest additions to Priority Health behavioral health provider network offer specialized support
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — October 10, 2024) In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Priority Health has announced two new additions to its behavioral health provider network, continuing its effort to support the unique health care needs of its members.
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Priority Health again receives top quality ratings for its accredited Medicare, Medicaid and commercial health plans
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — October 7, 2024) Priority Health has again been recognized as a top performer by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its accredited Medicare, Medicaid and commercial health plans.
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Recognizing excellence in care: Priority Health announces recipients of 2023 Quality Awards
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — October 3, 2024) Priority Health has announced the recipients of the 2023 Quality Awards, which recognizes top physician offices that improve health care outcomes for patients across Michigan.
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Priority Health partners with Carrot Fertility to offer reproductive health, family-building and hormonal health support
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — September 23, 2024) Priority Health and Carrot Fertility, a leading fertility and family-building platform, have announced a new partnership for Michigan employers whose employees seek reproductive health care and support.
Priority Health expands innovative partnership with Epic to remain at forefront of simplifying patient experience
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — September 18, 2024) Priority Health is building on its investment with Epic's Payer Platform to utilize technology that is driving the future of health care.
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Priority Health launches new solutions to address rising need for musculoskeletal care
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — September 12, 2024) Priority Health has launched two new solutions for Michigan employers in response to the increasing need for individuals to access quality, cost-effective care for MSK conditions.
Priority Health Medicaid coverage expands to Northern Michigan
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – September 9, 2024) Tens of thousands of Medicaid members who live in the northern lower peninsula now have the opportunity to choose Priority Health for their health care plan.
Priority Health, HealthBar announce partnership to offer exclusive, onsite health care package for employers
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — September 5, 2024) Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, and Grand Rapids-based HealthBar have partnered to create an exclusive offering for employers seeking to provide onsite health care services for their employees and their families.
Priority Health ranked No. 1 for Medicare Advantage Plan Customer Satisfaction in Michigan
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — September 4, 2024) Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, is ranked No. 1 in overall customer satisfaction among Medicare Advantage plans in Michigan, based on the results of the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Medicare Advantage Study.
Priority Health director named a '40 Under 40' by Traverse City Business News
(TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — September 3, 2024) Lauren Harris, senior director of solutions consulting for Employer Solutions, has been selected as a "40 Under 40" honoree by Traverse City Business News.
Priority Health, Curai Health partner to offer free virtual health visits to Michigan’s uninsured population
Restoring human trafficking victims, promoting black breastfeeding and strengthening family connections
(DETROIT, Mich. – August 13, 2024) The Priority Health Total Health Foundation awarded $390,000 in grants to help strengthen Southeast Michigan families including nonprofits who promote breastfeeding, support fatherhood, fill in gaps in family services, and rescue and restore human trafficking victims.
Priority Health President Praveen Thadani receives national recognition for equity and inclusion efforts
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — August 12, 2024) Praveen Thadani, president of Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, has received national recognition for his efforts to advance equity and inclusion.
Priority Health expands access to wellness for Lansing community with second Priority Health Fitness Court®
(LANSING, Mich. – Aug. 2, 2024) The City of Lansing; Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan; and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) are pleased to announce the opening of an outdoor Priority Health Fitness Court® at Washington Park.
Priority Health Expands into Northern Indiana, Ohio through Acquisition of Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — June 19, 2024) Priority Health, a Michigan-based health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, and Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHPNI) have announced plans for Priority Health to acquire PHPNI, a health plan based in Fort Wayne that currently serves more than 52,000 members in Indiana and Ohio.
Priority Health celebrates first outdoor Fitness Court® opening of 2024 in Lincoln Park community
(LINCOLN PARK, Mich. – May 22, 2024) The City of Lincoln Park, MI; Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan; and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) are pleased to announce the opening of an outdoor Priority Health Fitness Court® at 1556 Fort St.
Free vaccines, flexible hours food pantry, more dignity for older adults, all backed by $600K Priority Health Total Health Foundation grants
(DETROIT, Mich. – May 7, 2024) The Priority Health Total Health Foundation has awarded $608,000 in grants to eight nonprofits that are laser focused on improving and bettering lives for the underserved living in Detroit.
Priority Health announces new chief medical officer
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — May 6, 2024) After a nationwide search, Priority Health has named Elif Oker, MD, as senior vice president and chief medical officer. She will join Priority Health on May 20, 2024.
Priority Health's Christina Barrington sworn in as new president of national pharmacy board
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — April 18, 2024) Christina Barrington, PharmD, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Priority Health, has been sworn in as president of the Board of Directors for the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) for 2024-2025.
Godwin Heights Public Schools receives a Priority Pups™ support dog to aid student mental health
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — April 10, 2024) Priority Health continues its mission of supporting student mental health with the placement of a Priority Pup at Godwin Heights Public Schools in Wyoming, Michigan. Meeka, a black goldendoodle facility dog, now supports the 385 students at North Godwin Elementary School.
Priority Health president Praveen Thadani meets with First Lady Jill Biden, other prominent health care leaders about cancer care
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — March 28, 2024) Praveen Thadani, president/CEO of Priority Health, met with First Lady Jill Biden and other health care executives to discuss expanded care for cancer patients.
Priority Health executive named top woman leader in health care by national outlet
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — March 11, 2024) Joyce Chan Russell, senior vice president of government markets at Priority Health, has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top Women Leaders in Health Care for 2024.
Priority Health launches PriorityBABY, a family-first program for parents, caregivers and babies
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — March 7, 2024) Priority Health has announced the launch of PriorityBABY™, a family-first program available to members with newly added newborn dependents.
Priority Health announces new vice president
(Grand Rapids, Mich.—March 06, 2024) Priority Health has named Julie Hurst as vice president of network development and contracting.
Priority Health Total Health Foundation awards grants to address early childhood care, youth hunger, digital literacy
(Grand Rapids, Mich. — February 19, 2024) The Priority Health Total Health Foundation awarded $667,500 to seven nonprofits.
Priority Health receives national recognition for diversity in the workplace
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — February 12, 2024) Priority Health is being nationally recognized for its commitment to offering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Priority Health announces new board member
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — February 2, 2024) Priority Health welcomes Joshua Hulst, co-founder and managing partner of Michigan Software Labs, as a new board member.
More than just a leader in health coverage, Priority Health impacts Michigan lives at the grassroots level
Priority Health appoints vice president of sales and distribution
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — January 22, 2024) Priority Health has appointed Steve Andrzejewski as vice president of commercial sales and distribution. He begins in this role January 22, 2024, and will be responsible for overseeing Priority Health’s accelerated new business growth strategies.
Priority Health $10,000 donation to United Way of the Lakeshore benefits children and families across three counties
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — January 9, 2024) Every act of generosity counts. The Medicare team at Priority Health partnered with United Way of the Lakeshore for its annual Giving Tuesday campaign.