Health 2049: Errol Pierre, Senior Vice President of State Programs at Healthfirst.
Jason Helgerson co-hosts the Health 2049 podcast with Bisi Williams of the Massive Change Network.
How will healthcare in 2049 be shaped by advancements in technology, access to education and the intersection of health and wealth? In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we have a captivating conversation with Errol Pierre, Senior Vice President of State Programs at Healthfirst. Explore the potential impact of AI, telehealth and local collaborations on the future of healthcare. Delve into Errol's insights on addressing disparities, fortifying social service programs and the crucial role of policy changes today for a healthier and more equitable tomorrow. Join the discussion as we envision a transformative healthcare landscape and consider the question: What interventions can we make today to shape a brighter healthcare future in 2049?
Errol Pierre is the Senior Vice President of State Programs at Healthfirst, Inc, the largest non-profit health plan in New York State, serving 1.7 million members. In this role, he is accountable for growth, profit/loss, sales and retention for the Medicaid, Long-Term Care, and Commercial product portfolios.
A Bronx, New York resident, Errol graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. He later obtained a master's degree in Health Policy and Financial Management from New York University. In December 2021, Errol completed his doctoral degree focused on Health Equity. Lastly, he is an adjunct professor at New York University, Columbia University, and Baruch College teaching various courses in Healthcare and Business. In his spare time, Errol volunteers for numerous non-profit organizations as a board member of the Arthur Ashe Institute of Urban Health, and a member of the national 100 Black Men's Health & Wellness Committee.
Prior to Healthfirst, Errol spent over 10 years at Empire BlueCross BlueShield, which is the largest for-profit health plan in New York State serving close to 5 million members. Errol's career in health care started at Empire as an intern in 2003. Throughout his tenure, he held various leadership roles in Sales and Strategy, leaving the company as the Chief Operating Officer in 2019.
In 2020, he was acknowledged as one of the Caribbean-American "Power 100" by Carib News and was awarded for "Outstanding Community Service" by the Asclepius Medical Society. In 2018, he was recognized for with the Outstanding & Dedicated Service Award by 100 Black Men and the Home Award by the National Organization for the Advancement of Haitians. Errol is an avid traveler visiting over 35 different countries.
Errol added published author to his long list of accomplishments earlier this year when his book, The Way Up: How to Climb the Corporate Mountain as a Professional of Color (Wiley) became available.
