TAHP
Led by a team of experienced health care policy experts,
the Texas Association of Health Plans (TAHP) is the statewide
trade association representing health insurers, Medicaid plans,
Medicare Advantage plans, and other related health care
entities operating in Texas.
For three decades, TAHP has been a leader on issues that improve the accessibility, value, and quality of health care in Texas. Learn how our plans help keep the state healthy.
TEAM
CEO
JAMIE DUDENSING, R.N., B.S.N., MPAff
jdudensing@tahp.org
(512) 651-3578
As an advocate for public and private health plans, Jamie is dedicated to improving access to quality health care for the uninsured and committed to enhancing consumer choice and the affordability of health insurance for all Texans.
Jamie Dudensing is the Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Association of Health Plans. As an advocate for public and private health plans, Jamie is dedicated to improving access to quality health care for the uninsured and committed to enhancing consumer choice and the affordability of health insurance for all Texans.
Jamie, a graduate of both the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs and Texas Tech School of Nursing, began her career in Austin after being recruited to become the Capitol nurse. After gaining a Master’s in Public Affairs from the LBJ School, she served two sessions as the Health and Human Services Budget Analyst on the House Appropriations Committee. She then joined Lt. Governor Dewhurst’s staff, where she first served as Senior Advisor for Budget and Policy. Most recently, Jamie served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Policy Director for Lt. Governor Dewhurst.
With almost two decades of engagement in health care and appropriations policy, Jamie provides TAHP with an extensive record of coordinating legislative strategies, testifying before legislative committees, and working closely with state agency administrators to formulate and implement policy.
×Maggi McClanahan
Communications and Policy Advisor
maggi@tahp.org
Maggi McClanahan is the Communications and Policy Advisor for the Texas Association of Health Plans. In that role, she collaborates with the communications team and association leadership to develop and execute the organization’s communication and policy strategies. Maggi spent several years in Washington D.C. working on Capitol Hill for Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), and Congressman Michael Burgess M.D. (TX-26). She is a Baylor University graduate and received her Masters in Public Administration and Policy from American University. Maggi is a native of San Antonio and enjoys live music, hot yoga, and trying new recipes.
×Jason Baxter
Director of Government Relations
jbaxter@tahp.org
Jason Baxter joined the Texas Association of Health Plans in 2014 after more than a decade in the Texas Senate as a top aide to former Senator Tommy Williams. In that capacity, Jason served as Deputy Committee Director of the Senate Finance Committee where he was responsible for the oversight of all tax policy legislation.
Jason’s service in the Senate provided him with the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with key legislators and staff members and work on a variety of issues including state budget, taxes, transportation, and insurance.
He is a lifelong resident of Austin and a graduate of Trinity University in San Antonio.
×Camryn Burner
Director of Medicaid Operations
cburner@tahp.org
(512) 651-3579
Camryn Burner spent seven years at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission before coming to TAHP, most recently as Senior Advisor for Program Policy within Medicaid and CHIP Services. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker who began her health care career as a Medicaid attendant and case manager.
×JESSICA LYNCH
Director of Policy and Government Programs
jlynch@tahp.org
Jessica Lynch brings city, Capitol, state agency, and association experience to TAHP. Prior to joining TAHP, she was the Executive Director of the Texas Psychological Association. She has also worked in External Relations for the Texas Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, addressing fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid.
Having worked for both Democrats and Republicans, her final role in the Capitol was Chief of Staff to Representative Cecil Bell, Jr., who at the time, sat on the influential House Appropriations Committee. Jessica then went on to become the first Policy Director for the House Republican Caucus.
Jessica holds a BA in English from Texas State University, where she began her political career as the first student liaison to the San Marcos City Council. She also holds a JD from the University of Texas School of Law.
×Patti Doner
Director of Operations
pdoner@tahp.org
(512) 651-3570
Patti Doner serves as the Texas Association of Health Plans’ Director of Operations, managing all of the association’s quarterly and annual events, including the Medical Directors Forum, the Texas Covered Conference + Expo, regular networking receptions, and member events.
Patti oversees day-to-day operations at the TAHP office, including managing accounts and existing memberships, as well as recruitment of new members. Prior to joining TAHP, Patti worked in the office of Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in the policy division following service in the Texas Senate for Senator Jane Nelson. Patti is a native Texan and resides in San Marcos.
×ERIN JORDAN
Communications Associate
ejordan@tahp.org
Erin Jordan is the communications associate for the Texas Association of Health Plans. In that role, she supports our team and helps communicate news about the good work of our membership. A recent Baylor graduate, Erin majored in Journalism with a concentration in public relations and had a variety of internships within the healthcare and creative arts industries.
A native of Austin, Erin enjoys live music, running trails and petting each dog she passes.
×Kevin Stewart
General Counsel
kstewart@tahp.org
Kevin Stewart is an attorney and political consultant based out of Austin. He attended The University of Texas at Austin for both undergraduate and law degrees, focusing his studies on the legislative process and statutory interpretation. His firm specializes in assisting clients with regulatory and legislative issues. Kevin is also the author of the Texas Legislative Law Handbook and a member of the Campaign & Legislative Law Section of the State Bar.
×Our Members
AmeriHealth Caritas
BCBSTX
CareSource Bayou Health
Cigna
Community First Health Plans
Community Health Choice
Cook Children’s Health Plan
Curative Insurance Company
CVS/Aetna
Driscoll Health Plan
El Paso Health
Harbor Health
Humana
Memorial Hermann Health Solutions
Moda Health
Molina Healthcare of Texas
Oscar Insurance Corp.
Parkland Community Health Plan
SCAN Health Plan
Scott & White Health Plan
Sendero Health Plans
Seton Insurance Services
Superior HealthPlan
Texas Children’s Health Plan
Texicare
UnitedHealthcare
USAble Mutual Insurance Company
1upHealth
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
Astellas Pharma US
Availity
Avalon Healthcare Solutions
Babson Diagnostics
Bamboo Health
Bilse Strategy
Biogen
Capital Rx
CAQH
CareBridge Health
CDS in Texas
Cenikor Foundation
Clarity Software Solutions
Clearlink Partners
Constantia Health
CureIS Healthcare, Inc
Denniston Data, Inc
Episource
Emcara Health
Equality Health, LLC
Family First Homecare
FinThrive
Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals
Gilead Sciences
Goodroot Inc.
HealthTrio
HHA Exchange
iCare Health Solutions
Imagine Pediatrics
Innovista Health
Itiliti Health
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Johnson and Johnson Company
Kinetik Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
Lachman Community Development and Consulting Services
Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care
Lyft
Mazars USA LLP
MedArrive
Medici
Merck
Milliman, Inc.
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America
Mom’s Meals
Moss Adams
mPulse Mobile
Novartis
Optum
Organon
Podimetrics
RightSite Health
Sarepta Therapeutics
Sellers Dorsey
Sumitomo Pharma
Taiho Oncology
Texas Association of Community Health Plans
Texas Star Alliance
THSA
Treaty Oak Strategies
UCB, Inc
Umoja Supply Chain Solutions
UTMB Health
ValueHealth
Versant Health
Vimo, Inc. dba GetInured
Wild Blue Health Solutions
Winstead PC
ZeOmega
Board of
Directors
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Allen Horne
Aetna/CVS Health -
Brian Beutner
Harbor Health -
Kelsey Letcher
Molina Healthcare of Texas -
Vacant
UnitedHealth Group -
Craig Smith
Driscoll Children’s Health Plan -
David Gonzales
Humana -
Frank B. Sewall
USAble Mutual Insurance Company -
Janel Lujan, LMSW
El Paso First Health Plans, Inc. -
Jason Neerman
CareSource Bayou Health
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Jason Gootee
Moda Health -
Jay Hunt
Hermann Health Solutions, Inc. -
Jeffry Ingrum
Scott & White Health Solutions, Inc. -
Victoria Mora
Parkland Community Health Plan -
Kandice K. Sanaie
CIGNA/HealthSpring -
Karen Love
Cook Children’s Health Plan -
Karen Cheng
Superior HealthPlan/Centene -
Karen Hill
Texas Children’s Health Plan -
Kellie Rose
AmeriHealth Caritas
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Lisa Wright
Community Health Choice -
Sara Daugherty
Seton Health Plan -
Meredith Duncan
Texicare -
Pati McCandless
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas -
Sharon Alvis
Sendero Health Plans, Inc. -
Robert Axelrod
Oscar Texas -
Fred Turner
Curative Insurance Co -
Theresa Scepanski
Community First Health Plan -
Wendy Zhao
SCAN Health Plan
Executive
Committee
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Allen Horne
President -
Lisa Wright
Vice President/President Elect
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Karen Cheng
Secretary/Treasurer -
Kandice Sanaie
Recent Past President
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Craig Smith
At Large Member -
Theresa Scepanski
At Large Member
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Pati McCandless
At Large Member -
Vacant
At Large Member
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Kelsey Letcher
At Large Member -
Sharon Alvis
At Large Member