HealthEZ Expands Team to Drive Growth and Continue Simplifying Healthcare

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HealthEZ, a national third-party administrator of self-funded and level-funded health plans dedicated to simplifying health benefits, proudly announces the expansion of its team with the appointment of three key positions, adding over 90 years of combined health plan experience and affirming HealthEZ’s commitment to continued growth and innovation in the healthcare industry.

Laurie Gardener steps into the role of Senior Vice President of Sales Management and Operations, leveraging her expertise and 25+ years in self-funding leadership and operational excellence to drive growth and deliver the HealthEZ experience. Sheila Autry joins as Senior Account Manager, leveraging her 30+ years of TPA management and client relations. Dennis McCormack will serve in the role of Vice President of Sales, utilizing his highly successful 40+ years in the self-funded industry to educate employers on the benefits of partially self-funding their group medical plans.

Jeff Bakke, CEO of HealthEZ, expressed enthusiasm about the new hires, stating, "We are thrilled to welcome Sheila, Dennis, and Laurie to the HealthEZ team. Their expertise will be instrumental as we continue to enhance our services and expand our reach. This is an exciting time for our company as we further our mission to make healthcare straightforward and transparent for everyone.”

Jim Wachtel, Chief Revenue Officer, added, “The addition of these three professionals marks a key milestone for us. Their expertise in self-funded and level-funded healthcare plans enhances our capacity to innovate and meet client-specific needs. We're poised for rapid growth, and with this strengthened team, we’re ready to advance our mission and transform the healthcare experience and outcomes for our clients.”

These strategic hires reinforce HealthEZ's commitment to simplifying the complex world of health benefits. By guiding companies to create tailored self-funded and level-funded plans that surpass traditional insurance offerings, HealthEZ continues to attract top talent dedicated to enhancing customer support and care to deliver the HealthEZ experience. This approach propels HealthEZ’s vision to revolutionize healthcare benefit outcomes for companies and their employees across the nation.

About HealthEZ

Based in Bloomington, Minnesota, HealthEZ is a national independent third-party health benefits administrator of employer-sponsored, self-funded medical plans and America’s PPO, the nation’s first preferred provider organization. HealthEZ is on a mission to make health insurance easy to understand and more efficient for everyone—from providers to patients and the employers who fund their plans. The company partners with employers throughout the United States to deliver better access to healthcare for their employees, while ensuring value and improving outcomes. More information about HealthEZ can be found at www.healthez.com.