BALTIMORE– On Feb 3, — Dr. Don Liss became the new Chief Medical Officer of Johns Hopkins Health Plans.

"Don's breadth of business and clinical experience in a range of organizations is precisely the depth of expertise we have been seeking to amplify our commitment to providing value-based, member-centric care," said J.P. Holland, Johns Hopkins Health Plans' President and CEO. "I look forward to his leadership and advocacy in not only advancing our care models and performance, but in championing our core values and uplifting the health of the communities we serve."

A long-time advocate for strategies that cultivate health equity and improve quality of care, Dr. Liss will lead key clinical initiatives and facilitate strong collaboration between Johns Hopkins Health Plans and the health care providers we serve.

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Liss graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed his categorical residency in Internal Medicine and a Chief Medical Residency at Temple University Hospital and fellowship in General Internal Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. A physician with over 20 years of senior leadership in managed care and health insurance, Dr. Liss previously served as Chief Medical Officer at Jefferson Health Plans and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, as well as in key roles at Aetna, Independence Blue Cross and CVS Health.

About Johns Hopkins Health Plans

As a part of Johns Hopkins Medicine, Johns Hopkins Health Plans administers a range of physician-sponsored health plans managing more than $3 billion in annual premiums and serving nearly 500,000 members. Johns Hopkins Health Plans’ robust network of providers includes Johns Hopkins Medicine physicians and providers, regional clinics and many other top-tier providers. Johns Hopkins Health Plans administers the US Family Health Plan for active-duty family members, military retirees and their families, Employer Health Programs, Priority Partners (Maryland’s largest Medicaid plan with co-owner Maryland Community Health System) and Advantage MD Medicare Advantage plans. It advocates for its members and fosters collaboration with providers to help achieve optimal health. Through its Johns Hopkins HealthCare Solutions business, Johns Hopkins Health Plans also offers the world’s leading population health analytics software, the Johns Hopkins ACG® System, used by commercial and government health entities and employers worldwide. Learn more at hopkinshealthplans.org.