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Alignment Health (NASDAQ:ALHC) founder and CEO John Kao has been named "Founder of the Year" at the 2025 LA Times Studios' Orange County Executive Forum & Leadership Awards. Selected from over 120 nominees, Kao's recognition highlights his leadership in building a leading Medicare Advantage organization.
The company has demonstrated strong performance metrics, including 223,700 Medicare beneficiaries across five states (27.8% YoY growth) and $2.7 billion in total revenue for FY2024 (48.3% increase). Notable achievements include 100% of members enrolled in 4-star or higher rated plans, a 4.9/5 Google rating, and employment of 1,600 people, with 497 in Orange County.
John Kao, fondatore e CEO di Alignment Health (NASDAQ:ALHC), 猫 stato nominato "Fondatore dell'Anno" agli Orange County Executive Forum & Leadership Awards 2025 di LA Times Studios. Scelto fra oltre 120 candidati, il riconoscimento premia la sua guida nella costruzione di una delle principali organizzazioni Medicare Advantage.
L'azienda ha mostrato solidi risultati, con 223.700 beneficiari Medicare in cinque stati (crescita annua del 27,8%) e 2,7 miliardi di dollari di ricavi per l'esercizio 2024 (aumento del 48,3%). Tra i risultati di rilievo: il 100% dei membri iscritti a piani valutati 4 stelle o pi霉, una valutazione Google di 4,9/5 e 1.600 dipendenti, di cui 497 nella Contea di Orange.
John Kao, fundador y CEO de Alignment Health (NASDAQ:ALHC), ha sido nombrado "Fundador del A帽o" en los Orange County Executive Forum & Leadership Awards 2025 de LA Times Studios. Seleccionado entre m谩s de 120 nominados, este reconocimiento subraya su liderazgo en la creaci贸n de una destacada organizaci贸n de Medicare Advantage.
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John Kao, fondateur et CEO d'Alignment Health (NASDAQ:ALHC), a 茅t茅 nomm茅 芦 Founder of the Year 禄 lors des Orange County Executive Forum & Leadership Awards 2025 des LA Times Studios. S茅lectionn茅 parmi plus de 120 candidats, ce prix met en lumi猫re son leadership dans la cr茅ation d'une organisation de premier plan dans le domaine Medicare Advantage.
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John Kao, Gr眉nder und CEO von Alignment Health (NASDAQ:ALHC), wurde beim Orange County Executive Forum & Leadership Awards 2025 von LA Times Studios zum "Founder of the Year" ausgezeichnet. Aus mehr als 120 Nominierten gew盲hlt, w眉rdigt die Auszeichnung seine F眉hrungsrolle beim Aufbau einer f眉hrenden Medicare-Advantage-Organisation.
Das Unternehmen weist starke Kennzahlen auf: 223.700 Medicare-Beg眉nstigte in f眉nf Bundesstaaten (j盲hrliches Wachstum 27,8 %) und 2,7 Milliarden US-Dollar Umsatz f眉r das Gesch盲ftsjahr 2024 (Plus 48,3 %). Zu den bemerkenswerten Erfolgen geh枚ren, dass 100 % der Mitglieder in Pl盲nen mit mindestens 4 Sternen eingeschrieben sind, eine Google-Bewertung von 4,9/5 und 1.600 Besch盲ftigte, davon 497 im Orange County.
- Total revenue grew 48.3% to $2.7 billion in FY2024
- Medicare beneficiary membership increased 27.8% YoY to 223,700
- 100% of members enrolled in plans rated 4 stars or higher
- Exceptional consumer satisfaction with 4.9/5 Google rating
- Company achieved Fortune 1000 status in 2025
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Insights
Alignment Health shows impressive growth with 27.8% YoY membership increase and 48.3% revenue growth, demonstrating strong Medicare Advantage market execution.
While the headline focuses on CEO John Kao's "Founder of the Year" award, the real story here lies in Alignment Health's remarkable operational metrics. The company has achieved 27.8% year-over-year membership growth, now serving over 223,700 Medicare beneficiaries across five states. This expansion rate significantly outpaces the broader Medicare Advantage market, which typically grows at high single digits annually.
The financial performance is equally impressive, with
What's particularly noteworthy is Alignment's quality performance. With
The consistent recognition Kao has received from industry and business organizations over multiple years suggests Alignment's leadership position is becoming institutionally recognized. Their recent testimony before the U.S. House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee further positions the company as a thought leader in the rapidly evolving Medicare Advantage landscape.
The membership growth, revenue performance, and quality metrics collectively indicate Alignment's strategy of providing "more care, not less" to Medicare Advantage members is resonating with consumers while proving financially viable - a challenging balance to achieve in healthcare.
Award recognizes John Kao鈥檚 leadership in building a leading Medicare Advantage organization and contributing to Orange County鈥檚 business community
ORANGE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Health today announced that its founder and CEO, John Kao, has been named 鈥淔ounder of the Year鈥� by LA Times Studios at the 2025 Orange County Executive Forum & Leadership Awards.聽 聽
Kao was selected from among more than 120 nominees and recognized in one of nine award categories honoring executives across Orange County. The award highlights the role of founders who have demonstrated innovation, resilience and measurable impact within their industries and communities.
鈥淚 started this company with my partners 鈥� Dr. Don Furman, Dr. Ken Kim, Joseph Konowiecki and Dawn Maroney 鈥� and we set out to build a company that would treat each of our members as if they were like our parents,鈥� Kao said. 鈥淲e set out to show there is a better solution for serving Medicare Advantage members and proved we can build a durable, mission-focused business by providing more care, not less care, to those who need it. This recognition is so important to me as it is another point of validation that we are聽leading the way in this senior-focused paradigm shift of how we serve seniors.鈥�
A Track Record of Recognition
This honor adds to Kao鈥檚 history of industry recognition including:
- 2025 Election to AHIP Board of Directors
- 2024 LA Times Studios C-Suite 鈥淰isionary鈥�
- 2024 Orange County Business Journal鈥檚 鈥淥C 500鈥�
- 2023 Modern Healthcare 鈥�100 Most Influential People in Healthcare鈥�
- 2022 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Pacific Southwest Finalist
Business Growth and Performance
Since its IPO in 2021, Alignment has consistently achieved strong financial and operational performance. Recent performance highlights include:
- Membership: The company now serves more than 223,700 Medicare beneficiaries in five states 鈥� Arizona, California, Nevada, North Carolina and Texas 鈥� reflecting
27.8% year-over-year growth. - Revenue: Generated
$2.7 billion in total revenue in fiscal year 2024, a48.3% increase over the previous year, earning a spot on the聽2025 Fortune 1000聽list. - Community impact: Alignment employs roughly 1,600 people, 497 of whom work in Orange County.
Setting the Standard for Quality Care
The award underscores Alignment Health鈥檚 commitment to quality and doing Medicare Advantage right:
- Quality ratings:
100% of Alignment members enrolled in plans rated 4 stars or higher - Consumer experience: Consistently high satisfaction, reflected in 4.9 out of 5-star Google rating
- Industry leadership: Testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee in August 2025, providing insight into the future of Medicare Advantage
- Industry recognition: Recipient of 2025 Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) Laura Cranston Excellence in Quality Award
- Corporate trust: Named to Newsweek鈥檚 2024 list of the World鈥檚 Most Trustworthy Companies
About the Award
Presented by LA Times Studios, the 2025 Orange County Executive Forum and Leadership Awards recognized executives across nine categories: Founder; Chief Marketing Officer; Head of HR; Chief Information/Technology Officer; Chief Financial Officer; In-House Counsel; President/CEO (Small Company); President/CEO (Midsize Company); President/CEO (Large Company). Kao was honored alongside founder finalists from KBS AG真人官方ty Advisors, Knightsbridge Wealth Management, Revitate/RAJ Capital, Rivian and Veritone.
About Alignment Health
Alignment Health is championing a new path in senior care that empowers members to age well and live their most vibrant lives. A consumer brand name of Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC), Alignment Health鈥檚 mission-focused team makes high-quality, low-cost care a reality for its Medicare Advantage members every day. Based in California, the company partners with nationally recognized and trusted local providers to deliver coordinated care, powered by its customized care model, 24/7 concierge care team and purpose-built technology, AVA庐. As it expands its offerings and grows its national footprint, Alignment upholds its core values of leading with a serving heart and putting the senior first. For more information, visit .
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