David Merritt — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Current Senior Vice President, External Affairs at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (since 2022).
Previously Executive Vice President at America's Health Insurance Plans (2016-2022).
Served as Managing Director at Luntz Global (2014-2016).
Was an Advisor for Newt 2012 (2011-2012).
Holds an MA in Government, Political Science.

Biography

David Merritt serves as the Senior Vice President of External Affairs for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), a national federation representing independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. In this role, he contributes to an organization that provides health coverage to one in three Americans.

Prior to joining BCBSA in 2022, Merritt was the Executive Vice President at America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) from 2016 to 2022.