About Jarrod:

Jarrod brings a person-focused philosophy to leadership and life. As CEO of Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), he works collaboratively with the IEHP Governing Board to set the strategic vision and provide executive leadership for one of the 10 largest Medicaid health plans and the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid Plans in the U.S. He cultivates IEHP’s strong partnership with providers, hospitals and hundreds of community partners to deliver quality whole-person care to more than 1.4 million members. Jarrod currently serves as the 2024 Board Chair for Local Health Plans of California and chair of Manifest MedEx, the largest Health Information Exchange in California.

Education:

Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives

M.B.A., University of La Verne

B.A., Pacific Union College

About Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP):

With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, IEHP supports more than 1.6 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties who are enrolled in Medi-Cal or IEHP DualChoice (those with both Medi-Cal and Medicare). Now in its 27th year, IEHP has a growing network of nearly 8,500 providers and more than 3,000 team members. Through dynamic partnerships with providers and community organizations, paired with award-winning service and a tradition of quality care, IEHP is fully committed to their vision: We will not rest until our communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. For more information, visit iehp.org.

Notable Plan Accomplishments:

• Earned top ratings in the nation for provider and employee satisfaction.
• Ranked #14 on the 2023 Best Workplaces in Health Care™ nationwide list.
• Ranked #87 on People magazine’s 2023 100 Companies That Care list.
• Awarded $8M in 2023 to 64 Inland Empire college students through its Healthcare
• Recognized by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) leadership for transforming health care access in the Inland Empire.
• Earned California’s Department of Health Care Services Innovation Award more than any other managed care plan.

You Might Not Know: In recognition of Jarrod’s distinguished career and leadership in the health care field and the community, University of La Verne awarded him the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in 2021. In 2022, he received the Ann and Steve Morgan Leopard of the Year award, the university’s most prestigious alumnus recognition. Additionally, Jarrod is an accomplished musician, with two albums. He is also a private pilot.