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Priority Health Appoints Chase Osbourne as Senior Vice President of Employer Solutions & Innovation

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After a nationwide search, Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, has named Chase Osbourne as senior vice president of employer solutions & innovation. Osbourne had been serving as interim SVP since May 2025.

Since joining Priority Health in 2005, Osbourne has held multiple leadership roles, most recently serving as vice president, chief underwriter. Under his leadership, Priority Health has earned a reputation in the business community for tailored employer group health plans, including introducing new curated network options, expanding the company’s portfolio to include TPA for large employer groups and Level Funding options for small groups. These innovative solutions, along with growth throughout the Midwest, allow Priority Health to deliver flexible and affordable health care solutions.

“Chase’s dedication to client empowerment has helped transform the way our clients understand and manage their health care costs,” said Nick Gates, president of Priority Health. “His deep market expertise, data-driven approach and focus on affordability make him the ideal leader to guide our employer solutions strategy forward.”

Osbourne will provide strategic direction and executive oversight for Priority Health’s employer group business, serving small and large companies throughout the Midwest. He will lead product innovation, sales strategy & insights, client services and underwriting.

“I’m honored to serve in this role and continue building on the momentum we have created,” said Osbourne. “Our team is passionate about delivering innovative and affordable solutions that empower our employers and improve their experience. I look forward to driving strategies that support sustainable growth and help employers make informed decisions about their health care.”

About Priority Health:

Our members are at the heart of everything we do. With more than 30 years in business, Priority Health is the second-largest health plan in Michigan and the third-largest provider-sponsored health plan in the nation, offering an extensive portfolio of health benefits options for employer groups and individuals, including Medicare and Medicaid plans. Serving more than 1.3 million members each year in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, Priority Health offers a broad network of primary care physicians. Priority Health continues to be recognized as a leader for quality, customer service, transparency and product innovation. Learn more about affordable, quality health coverage options from Priority Health.

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Contacts

Dottie Barnes
(616) 446-3981
dottie.barnes@priorityhealth.com

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Dottie Barnes
(616) 446-3981
dottie.barnes@priorityhealth.com

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