Joel Ario’s record of leadership in helping shape and implement public policy in healthcare is difficult to match. He led the charge to implement the provisions of the Obama administration’s healthcare reforms by standing up for the concept of health insurance exchanges. In that role, Joel developed key exchange provisions. Prior to federal service, he led insurance regulatory agencies in Pennsylvania and Oregon. Joel now provides strategic consulting and policy analysis to state governments, health plans and foundations in anticipation of broadening healthcare reform. Acclaimed for his work, Joel has received numerous awards and is an active public speaker at regional and national industry gatherings.