Gretchen E. Alkema

AARP, Inc. (District of Columbia) provides general, legal information and products and facilities to aged citizens. It offers discounts, insurance, financial, health products, travel benefits to its members. The company was founded by Ethel Percy Andrus in 1958 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

SCAN Health Plan, Inc. is a non-profit Medicare Advantage plan that has been dedicated to keeping seniors healthy and independent since its founding in 1977. The non-profit company is based in Long Beach, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers education programs, community funding, volunteer opportunities, and other community services throughout their service area. Independence at Home, a SCAN community service, provides services and support to seniors and their caregivers regardless of plan membership. Sachin H. Jain has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Altarum Institute operates as a non-profit health systems research and consulting organization. It offers applied research and analytics, technology solutions, advisory services & CE, and program implementation services. It serves the federal, state, and philanthropic sector. The company was founded by William Gould Dow and Emerson W. Conlon in 1946 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Part of The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, The National Quality Forum (NQF) is a consensus-driven organization that works to improve the quality of American healthcare. The company is based in Washington. NQF's expert committee members represent diverse interests from every healthcare sector, and measures are endorsed only after thoughtful discussion and debate from across the healthcare community. NQF sets national priorities for performance improvement, endorses consensus standards for measuring and reporting performance, and provides education and outreach. Dana Gelb Safran has been the CEO of the American company since 2021. The National Quality Forum was acquired by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations on August 16, 2023.

Citizens Budget Commission, Inc. operates an organization that influences constructive changes in the finances and services. It researches and analyzes the city's finances and fiscal affairs of state government and evaluates the management of city government. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Future Healthcare, Inc. operates clinical research centers. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois operates as a insurance company. It protects individuals and families from financial ruin related to health care costs. The firm includes small, medium and large group plans, dental, Life, Disability and Critical Illness products. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc. provides health care services. It is acute care teaching hospital, providing a comprehensive range of health services to residents of southern Florida's Miami-Dade counties and surrounding areas. The medical center provides services ranging from maternity care and pediatrics to geriatric medicine. It offers health services including cardiology, cardiac surgery, oncology, pulmonary medicine, diagnostic imaging and rehabilitative care. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Miami Beach, FL.

Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. operates as a community-based healthcare organization. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI ) believes that everyone deserves safe and effective health care, and they have been working with health care providers and leaders throughout the world to fulfill that promise. An independent not-for profit-organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, IHI focuses on motivating and building the will for change; identifying and testing new models of care in partnership with both patients and health care professionals; and ensuring the broadest possible adoption of best practices and effective innovations. In today's rapidly evolving health care environment, IHI responds to the interests of those committed to sustaining good health and improving health care delivery systems. They are building on their long history as a trusted source for innovation and collaboration - always seeking others who want to work with them to test new ideas and implement better processes for caregivers on the front lines.

The American Geriatrics Society, Inc. operates as a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people. The company was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

On Lok, Inc. is a community-based organization that works with community partners to improve policy and innovate services for seniors. On Lok is based in San Francisco, CA. The private company provides various senior services, including On Lok PACE, On Lok 30th Street Senior Center, and LGBTQ services.

Dignity Health engages in the provision of health care services. It offers ambulatory, home health and laboratory services for patient’s mental, physical and spiritual needs. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Health Research & Educational Trust operates as an research and educational affiliate. Its applied research seeks to create new knowledge, tools and assistance in improving the delivery of health care by providers and practitioners within the communities they serve. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Tarzana Treatment Center, Inc. provides health care services. Its services include addiction medical detoxification, residential rehab, outpatient services, community counseling, community outreach, community programs, court-related services, domestic violence supportive, family services, HIV services, housing and sober living, medical care, mental health, native American services, treatment experience, and youth services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Tarzana, CA.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Long-Term Quality Alliance (LTQA) is an organization that aims to share its members' publications, events, job openings, and other relevant announcements with its network. The non-profit company is based in Washington. LTQA encourages its members to keep them updated on their recent work through a form, which will be highlighted on the American company's website, social media, and monthly newsletter.

Primary Care Development Corp. operates as a nonprofit organization. The firm offers capital and know-how to build, renovate and expand primary healthcare facilities. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Pomona College offers curriculum in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. It was founded in 1887 and it is headquartered in Claremont, CA

Mossimo, Inc. designs and manufactures apparel. The company's designs include knit, woven shirts, outerwear, denim products, dresses, pants, sweatshirts, bodywear, T-shirts and shorts. It also provides apparels such as footwear, watches, belts and handbags. The company was founded in 1995 by Mossimo Giannulli and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Office Depot LLC engages in the provision of office products, services, supplies, and technology solutions. It operates through the following segments: Retail, Business Solutions, and CompuCom. The Retail segment involves in selling merchandise through chain of office supply stores and offers products and services in the categories of supplies, technology, and furniture and other. The Business Solutions segment trades branded and private branded products and services and provides copy and print services. The CompuCom segment comprises procurement, installation, and managing the life cycle of hardware and software businesses; and offers information technology (IT) support services including remote help desk, data centers, and on-site IT professionals. The company was founded by F. Patrick Sher, Stephen Dougherty, and Jack Kopkin in March 1986 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.

Alive Ventures, Inc. is a startup studio that partners with entrepreneurs to develop products and services for older Americans. The company is based in Long Beach, CA and was founded by John Zapolski, who has been the CEO since incorporation. Launched in 2020, the company brings together design talent, seasoned entrepreneurial talent, and older adults themselves to co-design and launch beautifully designed products that older adults love to use and share.

MedAmerica Insurance Co. provides long-term care insurance services. It develops, markets, and administers LTC policies for employer groups including several state groups and corporations such as Bausch & Lomb. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

OfficeMax, Inc. engages in the distribution of both business-to-business and retail office products. It operates through the following segments: Contract and Retail. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

Excellus Health Plan, Inc. provides health care and long term care insurance plans for individuals and families, sole proprietors, small businesses, and midsize and large businesses in New York. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Univera Healthcare provides health insurance services. The company provides health insurance coverage to various members throughout eight counties in western New York. It also offers its SeniorChoice health care plan for various members with Medicare. The firm provides HMO, PPO, indemnity, dental, and other health plans to small and large businesses, and individuals. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) is a leading provider of home health care services for individuals of all ages, including transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming adults. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. VNSNY leverages clinical expertise, data analytics, and resources to deliver the best possible outcomes for its patients. The company's mission is to help individuals live, age, and heal well in the comfort of their own homes. VNS Health makes healthcare easy. The CEO of the company is Daniel Savitt.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is an independent philanthropic organization headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. The firm was founded in 1972 and is dedicated solely to health. RWJF funds a wide array of programs which are working to help build a national Culture of Health.

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB's priorities include broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their families with relevant and timely resources. AFB's work in these areas is supported by the strong presence the organization maintains in Washington, DC, ensuring the rights and interests of people with vision loss are represented in their nation's public policies. In addition to its New York City headquarters and Public Policy Center in Washington, DC, AFB maintains offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Huntington, WV, and San Francisco. AFB is also proud to house the Helen Keller Archives and honor the over forty years that Helen Keller worked tirelessly with AFB to expand possibilities for people with vision loss.