Karen Ignagni Named President & CEO Of EmblemHealth

EmblemHealth Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Frank Branchini, announced that Karen Ignagni was selected by the Board of Directors to be the next President and CEO. Effective September 1, 2015, Ignagni will join EmblemHealth after more than 20 years with America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) as President and CEO. Previously, Ms. Ignagni served as the Director of the AFL-CIO's Department of Employee Benefits. Branchini will continue as the Chair of the Board of Directors. EmblemHealth, Inc., formed through the merger of Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and HIP Health Plan of New York (HIP), provides health care . . .