Molina Healthcare Appoints Jennifer Vermeer to Lead Iowa Health Plan

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molina Healthcare (“Molina”) today announced the appointment of Jennifer Vermeer as plan president of Molina Healthcare of Iowa.

Vermeer most recently served as assistant vice president for population health and external affairs at the University of Iowa Health Care, where she developed value-based contracts and initiatives for a nationally ranked $2 billion academic health system. She previously held positions as chief executive officer and chief operating officer at the University of Iowa Health Alliance and has a distinguished career in Medicaid administration.

“As a seasoned leader with broad and deep experience in health care policy, operations, and strategic partnerships, Jennifer is well equipped to lead Molina’s effort to secure a position in Iowa’s Medicaid program,” said Dave Reynolds, senior vice president of health plans of Molina Healthcare. “We look forward to Jennifer’s leadership of our Iowa team.”

About Molina Healthcare

Molina Healthcare, Inc., a FORTUNE 500 company, provides managed healthcare services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs and through the state insurance marketplaces. Through its locally operated health plans, Molina Healthcare served approximately 4.7 million members as of June 30, 2021. For more information about Molina Healthcare, please visit molinahealthcare.com.