For Immediate Release
Contact: Chad Heinrich (602) 527-5463, ch@chadheinrich.com
Chad Heinrich announced as President and CEO of Arizonans for Affordable Health Coverage
Arizonans for Affordable Health Coverage (AAHC) has named Chad Heinrich as its new President and CEO, effective October 1, 2022. AAHC is an association of health care companies committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care coverage to Arizonans enrolled in commercial plans.
Heinrich is managing partner of Heinrich Public Affairs, a consulting firm providing organizations and businesses with representation before state and local government. Heinrich has extensive policy experience through his service to clients such as the National Federation of Independent Business, University of Phoenix, TTX Company and other businesses and organizations. Prior to founding the consulting firm, Heinrich served as Associate Vice President for University of Phoenix, led the public affairs and economic development teams for the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and, early in his career, served as Deputy Secretary of State in South Dakota. Heinrich holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of South Dakota. Heinrich will represent the health insurance community with a unified voice to achieve a competitive and affordable health care marketplace in Arizona.
“Chad’s extensive 20 plus year career in both the public and private sectors will help lead AAHC into our next phase. Our ability to advocate for sound public policy to meet the needs of our consumers and employers while ensuring access to cost-effective health care coverage, will allow Arizona to remain an attractive location for business growth and development.” said Shannon Butler, Executive of Government Affairs for CVS Health and AAHC Board Chair.
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Arizonans for Affordable Health Coverage is an association of health care companies committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care coverage and evidence-based health care to Arizonans enrolled in commercial health plans.
