Equality Health, a leading value-based care (VBC) enablement platform improving outcomes for underserved communities, announced Ananya Banerjee as Chief Executive Officer today. Ben Wanamaker, who acted as Interim CEO during the leadership transition, has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors. Headquartered in Arizona, Equality Health helps providers and health plans simplify the delivery of value-based care across diverse populations. The appointment arrives at a pivotal moment for the company and the healthcare industry.
Expanding Value-Based Care Across States
Currently, Equality Health supports more than 8,200 primary care providers and manages over 800,000 Medicaid member lives across five states. Nationally, CMS aims to transition 100% of Medicare beneficiaries into value-based care by 2030. Meanwhile, Medicaid programs face pressures from eligibility redeterminations, state budget constraints, and evolving federal policies. Banerjee brings extensive experience across payers and providers. She joins from Aledade, where she led growth across Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and commercial lines. Previously, she directed Strategy and Product at OptumHealth, drove UnitedHealthcare’s return to Individual Exchange markets, and served as Chief of Payor Partnerships at ChenMed. She also currently serves on the board of SimplePractice.
“I’ve spent my career working to make value-based care a reality – not just a concept, but something that changes how patients experience healthcare,” said Banerjee. “What drew me to Equality Health is that this team has already proven it can be done, in the communities where it matters most. I’m committed to ensuring every provider, payer and patient in our network feels the impact of what we’re building.”
Leadership Driving Future Growth
“Ananya is the right leader to carry our vision forward,” said Ruth Hafoka, Chief HR Officer of Equality Health. “Her experience scaling value-based care – combined with her genuine passion for the populations we serve – gives me tremendous confidence in where this company is headed.”
“Ananya brings exactly the strategic vision and commercial experience meeting the needs of payers and providers innovating in value-based care needed for the next chapter of growth at Equality Health,”said Ben Wanamaker, newly appointed Chairman of the Board. “As Chairman, I look forward to supporting her leadership and ensuring continuity for our partners and the communities we serve.
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Source: PRNewswire
