The Altarum Board of Trustees has selected Michael Monson, a former executive of the nation’s largest Medicaid managed care plan, for the role of chief executive officer and president.
- Selection: The Altarum Board of Trustees selected Michael after an extensive succession planning process in partnership with then CEO and president, Lincoln Smith. Mr. Smith presided over Altarum’s successful transition from an applied science research institute to a health systems consultancy that advances the health of lower-income populations and those left behind by the health care system.
- Continued partnership: Through continued partnerships with federal and state governments, Michael will oversee the next stage of Altarum’s growth expanding the scale and impact of its solutions to advance health equity; public health technology; and Medicaid, Medicare, and Exchange programs.
- Dedicated leader: “Michael is a proven leader who has achieved organizational transformation at scale in the Medicaid and Medicare space, but he’s also driven by a principled commitment to address disparities and inequities in health care and health outcomes” said Altarum Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Guy Fish. “These qualities position Michael for success as a leader of an organization that is innovative and mission-driven.”
- Poised platform: “Through its unique focus on advancing policy through practice, Altarum is poised to have an outsized impact on health equity and public health infrastructure—two areas of critical focus as the nation emerges from the global health crisis,” said Michael Monson. “It’s a privilege to lead an organization of professionals with the talent, expertise, and drive to meet the opportunities and challenges of this moment.”
- Previous experience: Michael previously served as CEO of Social Health Bridge, a solution from Centene to integrate health care providers and community benefit organizations. He also managed Centene’s Medicaid and Complex Care product lines, from the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid expansion to long-term services and supports and dual-eligible beneficiaries.