Medica Names Adam Hjerpe as Chief Operating Officer
MINNETONKA, MN, July 8, 2024 – Medica today announced that Adam Hjerpe joins the organization as Chief Operating Officer.
In this role, Adam will lead our operational initiatives in alignment with the overall vision, strategy, and goals. This includes membership and enrollment, claims, customer service, configuration, and the project management functions.
“Adam brings more than 30 years of experience in health care and financial services. His strong leadership skills and values align well and will greatly benefit Medica,” said Lisa Erickson, Medica President and CEO. “In addition, he will be responsible for implementation and execution of our long-term strategy and bringing our value proposition to life.”
During his 10 years with General Electric and 20 years with UnitedHealth Group, Adam led complex business transformation and implementation in progressive leadership roles as a member of the executive leadership team.
Adam earned his bachelor's degree in applied business from the University of Minnesota and holds a Master Black Belt certification. He serves as the board chair for Special Olympics 2026 USA Games coming to Minnesota.
About Medica
Medica (www.medica.com) is a nonprofit health plan headquartered in Minnesota. The company serves communities by providing health care coverage and related services in the employer, individual, Medicaid and Medicare markets. It operates in Minnesota, Arizona, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Medica's vision is to be trusted in the community for our unwavering commitment to high quality, affordable health care.