(GRAND RAPIDS – November 2, 2026) — Jeremy Bakken, senior director of communications for Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving 1.4 million members, has been selected by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business as a Notable Leader in Communications for 2026.
Bakken is honored for his leadership, contributions to the industry and influence across the West Michigan business community. Notable Leaders in Communications are experts in their field, offering insights into marketing, public relations and fundraising. They are visionaries at their companies, enhancing growth, highlighting improvement and putting plans into action.
As senior director of communications, Bakken leads corporate communications, community relations, member communications and social media for Priority Health. He is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide communication strategies that strengthen the company’s reputation and support organizational goals at the local, regional and national levels. Throughout his 25-year career in public relations, Bakken has a reputation for being a strategic leader and trusted advisor.
His contributions to the industry and community include being chair of the public relations committee for the Michigan Association of Health Plans, his longtime service to the West Michigan Public Relations Society of American and membership on the Healthcare NEXT Steering Committee for Inforum.
About Priority Health
Our members are at the heart of everything we do. With 40 years in business, Priority Health is the second-largest health plan in Michigan and the third-largest provider-sponsored health plan in the nation, offering an extensive portfolio of health benefits options for employer groups and individuals, including Medicare and Medicaid plans. Serving 1.4 million members in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin, Priority Health offers a broad network of primary care physicians. Priority Health continues to be recognized as a leader for quality, customer service, transparency and product innovation. Learn more about affordable, quality health coverage options from Priority Health.
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