HIAA and AAHP Members Vote to Merge

Washington

On Oct. 20, members of the Health Insurance Association of American and the American Association of Health Plans voted to merge their two organizations, creating a formidable lobbying powerhouse.

Directors of the two trade groups voted to unify the associations during board meetings in late September. The association will be known as AAHP/HIAA until the combined board approves a new name.

AAHP/HIAA members provide coverage for more than 200 million Americans. The directors of the two groups have asked AAHP President Karen Ignagni to lead the new association.

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