David’s primary responsibilities include the development and maintenance of financial tools and methodologies that improve clients’ ability to effectively manage their employer-sponsored health plans. David’s role keeps him actively involved in the management of key accounts, representing over 300,000 members.
Additionally, David acts as a National resource and the primary source of both internal and external education and support regarding efficient health plan structure. David spends much of his time traveling around the country educating consultants, employers, and legislative bodies on the many counterintuitive and nuanced components of effective health care cost management.
Prior to joining Hays in 2004, David worked in the Actuarial/Underwriting department at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota where he evaluated financial risk as a function of claims-experience and defined pricing strategies for both insured and self-funded business that satisfied Blue Cross’s strategic objectives.