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AHIP Thanks Zients for COVID-19 Partnership, Congratulates Jha on Appointment

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Published Mar 17, 2022 • by AHIP

AHIP Thanks Zients for COVID-19 Partnership, Congratulates Jha on Appointment

Washington, D.C. – March 17, 2022 – Matt Eyles, President and CEO of AHIP, issued this statement following the announcement that Dr. Ashish Jha will replace Jeff Zients in the role of White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator next month:

“Jeff has been a dedicated and tireless partner in working to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and restore American families and their communities to health and stability. Thank you, Jeff, for your commitment and collaboration with us to advance the well-being of all Americans. We have appreciated your leadership and thoughtful insight during some very challenging times.

“Dr. Jha brings a wealth of essential experience and perspective that will greatly benefit our nation as we enter this next phase of public health strategy and planning. We look forward to working with Dr. Jha and his team, and we join him in his commitment to keeping Americans healthy and safe.”

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AHIP is the national association whose members provide health care coverage, services, and solutions to hundreds of millions of Americans every day. We are committed to market-based solutions and public-private partnerships that make health care better and coverage more affordable and accessible for everyone. Visit www.ahip.org to learn how working together, we are Guiding Greater Health.