Executive Leadership Program

Each year, the ELP and the ELP-MD programs are filled with health insurance plans' most dynamic senior-level professionals—those with a proven edge, superior skills, and an aptitude for interpreting and mastering new directions for health insurance. The programs’ combination of mentoring, classroom sessions, and site visits focus on strategic management and techniques needed to lead tomorrow’s health insurance plans.

The curricula is developed by professionals working in the health insurance community, making these programs superior to other, more general education programs. They promote an environment where rising executives engage in meaningful dialogue with one another about the important task of leadership in health care.

Upon completion of the program, Fellows are recognized with the Certified Healthcare Insurance Executive (CHIE) designation—an endorsement of quality, comprehensive continuing education, and professional development. Recognized throughout the health insurance plan community, over 700 health care executives and medical directors hold this distinguished designation.

Forming Alliances with Strategic Partners
AHIP continues its academic partnership with Northwestern University’s prestigious Kellogg School of Management. Fellows are inspired by practical theories and sound management strategies for the rapidly changing health care system. ELP and ELP-MD Fellows are awarded Certificates of Professional Achievement from the Kellogg School of Management after successful completion of a full week for the fall academic session at the Kellogg School.

Candidate Profile
Health insurance plans are encouraged to sponsor senior-level individuals who demonstrate a high level of professionalism, excellent performance in their current position, and an unwavering commitment to the health insurance community and their sponsoring organization(s). ELP and ELP-MD candidates must be fully vested in their development and dedicated to improving their leadership and management skills. Once a candidate is accepted into the program as a Fellow, they are responsible for determining their goals and objectives for the year, initiating relationships with their Primary Mentor, and balancing their work and program responsibilities.

For More Information
Additional information about the ELP and ELP-MD programs can be obtained in the .pdf version of the application found on this website. For questions concerning the programs, please call 202.778.3221 or E-mail [email protected].