Rank: 7
Gail Boudreaux
President and CEO, Elevance Health
Boudreaux brings more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience to her position at Elevance Health, which operates Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in 14 states. In the most recent fiscal year, Elevance saw a 9.3% increase in operating revenue over the previous year. Recent initiatives include the launch of Total Health Complete, a proactive care management approach that is already delivering results among health plan members, such as a 17% increase in pharmacy refills and increased compliance with diabetes-related measures. In 2023, Elevance launched a concierge care maternity solution as part of its Carelon suite of services. The digital platform offers personalized trackers, educational videos on doulas, gestational diabetes, and what to expect from pregnancy care. It also connects high-risk members to nurse care managers.