President & Chief Executive Officer
Consortium Health Plans
Dave Busch joined Consortium Health Plans as President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2024. He is charged with positioning Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans as the preferred carrier of National Accounts. As a seasoned healthcare professional with over 25 years of experience, his extensive background is highlighted by significant roles – both in and partnering with health plans – while demonstrating a deep understanding of the healthcare industry's complexities.
Prior to his role at Consortium, Dave held two positions within the Blues System. As Chief Sales Officer and Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at HealthNow New York Inc., Dave led growth initiatives and markets, emphasizing his capability to spearhead organizational growth in competitive health plan markets. His earlier role as Director of National Accounts at Premera Blue Cross further cements his expertise in managing health plan strategies and operations.
Dave's career also includes transformative leadership positions at MTM Inc., EmpiRx Health, and ValueOptions Inc. At MTM Inc., as Chief Growth Officer, he led initiatives in the non-emergency medical transportation sector. At EmpiRx Health, Dave navigated the pharmacy benefits management industry, and at ValueOptions Inc., as President and SVP, Employer and Health Plan Divisions, he demonstrated his depth in behavioral health and Medicaid managed care.
Dave holds a B.A. in Economics from UCLA. He has been a dynamic participant in community leadership and industry advisory roles, including chairing the Board of the Buffalo Museum of Science and TIFFT Nature Preserve. His career is complemented by his personal life in St. Louis, where he is the dedicated father of two sons.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM CT
Thursday, February 29, 2024
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM CT