About University of Michigan Health Plan

History

University of Michigan Health Plan (UM Health Plan), formerly Physicians Health Plan, began more than 40 years ago as mid-Michigan's first broad-based independent practice association (IPA), an early model for health maintenance organizations (HMO). In 1982, the plan's first health care plans were introduced.

Today, UM Health Plan is owned by two of Michigan's top health systems, University of Michigan Health and Covenant HealthCare, and offers health care plans to individuals, families, and employer groups across Michigan.

Governance

UM Health Plan's Medicare product is governed by a board of directors which is responsible for establishing and overseeing corporate policy, and it is supported by designated committees covering areas such as operations, quality improvement, care coordination, finance, credentialing and pharmacy and therapeutics.

UM Health Plan Medicare Board

• Dennis Reese, President & Chief Executive Officer, University of Michigan Health Plan
• Keith Dickey, Chief Strategy Officer, Michigan Medicine
• Kevin Albosta, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Covenant HealthCare
• Richard A. Bruner, CCM, Michigan State University
• Margaret Dimond, Regional President, University of Michigan
• Audrey Fan, MD, University of Michigan
• John Pirich, J.D, Michigan State University
• Kim Ross, Chief Government Relations Officer, University of Michigan
• Eric Strucko, Chief Financial Officer, University of Michigan

Our Truths

Every organization knows what they do: the services they offer, the products they sell, their title at work. But only great organizations know why they exist or why anyone should care.

At UM Health Plan, we exist to improve people’s lives by making health care more accessible for the diverse communities we serve. Together with our extensive network of provider partners and hospitals, we provide our members access to quality, affordable healthcare so they can live their best lives.

Our shared values – our truths – guide our decisions to collectively move us toward fulfilling our why.  As our organization continues to grow and adapt to the everchanging needs of our members, provider partners, and associates, so too will our approach to fulfilling our why.

WHAT we do

We help people access quality, affordable healthcare to ensure they receive the care they need.

HOW we do it

We put people first.

As a provider-sponsored health  plan, we are committed to making health care more accessible for the diverse communities  we serve. Together with our extensive network of provider partners and  hospitals, we help our members access quality, affordable health care so  they can live their best lives.

We lead with integrity.

We have an unwavering commitment to hold ourselves and each other accountable and to follow through on our commitments.

We work together to solve problems.

We work together to solve complex problems within our company and across the healthcare system to make lives better. We share information, identify gaps in processes, and collaborate to develop solutions.

We empower ourselves and each other.

We use our skills and collective resources to achieve greater productivity and better outcomes. We seek clarity, share responsibility, and give and receive honest feedback to ensure our collective success.

WHY we do it

To make lives better

We help people access quality, affordable health care throughout their health journey to help them live their best life.