A Message from the Board Chair

Local health plans were built on a simple idea: Medi-Cal works best when it is rooted in, and accountable to, the communities it serves. For nearly 30 years, LHPC has carried that idea forward, helping ensure that local health plans have a strong voice in shaping policy and improving the health and well-being of the millions of Californians who rely on Medi-Cal. Our plans, our communities, and the members we serve are stronger because of that commitment.

As we tackle the unique challenges facing Medi-Cal access and delivery in California today, we are seeking a leader who shares that commitment and sense of purpose. This is a critical moment for our state and for the future of community-based health care. Opportunities to improve health outcomes are growing, expectations are evolving, and the need for strong, collaborative leadership has never been greater.

We are looking for someone who cares deeply about the people local health plans serve and recognizes the essential role community-based plans play in expanding access to care, advancing health equity, and improving the health of the communities they call home. We need a leader who will stand up for our communities, build strong relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, and bring together diverse perspectives to strengthen Medi-Cal for the future. This positive impact on the Medi-Cal program will require a leader that can build and direct coalitions, develop collaborations with aligned partners, and advance key policy agendas.

The next CEO of LHPC must be both a strategic advocate and a trusted partner. We need a leader with the courage to advocate boldly, the credibility to earn trust in every room, and the skill to unite 17 plans behind a single, powerful voice. Most importantly, we seek someone who is inspired by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Californians and help ensure that local health plans continue to be a driving force for innovation, access, and community health.

We invite you to help lead the next chapter of LHPC.

Sincerely,

Yolanda R. Richardson
Incoming Chair, LHPC Board of Directors
CEO, San Francisco Health Plan

The Opportunity

Medi-Cal is one of California’s most important public commitments, and local health plans are at its heart. Rooted in the communities they serve, local plans connect millions of Californians to care, build provider networks where they are needed most and invest in the health of their neighbors. As health care evolves in California and across the country, those communities need steady, trusted leadership and a strong, unified voice operating on their behalf.

Local Health Plans of California (LHPC) seeks a visionary, relationship-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead the association through one of the most consequential periods in Medi-Cal’s history. The next CEO will represent California’s 17 local health plans, which together serve 70% of Medi-Cal managed care members. This leader will champion the people and communities local plans serve, strengthen relationships with policymakers and partners, and help shape a Medi-Cal program that works for all Californians.

To read more about the opportunity to become LHPC’s next CEO, please see the leadership profile.