WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — Health First Health Plans announced today that Matt Gerrell, its President & CEO for the past several years, is “no longer with Health First.” The decision, described as made after “careful consideration,” comes via an internal memo from Terry Forde, President & CEO of Health First.
Forde revealed that Jamie Forrest, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of Interim President, while retaining her COO responsibilities. Forrest brings deep institutional knowledge—she’s been with the organization since June 2006 and has held the position of COO for approximately six years.
Health First emphasized that “operations will continue without interruption,” and that all current roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines remain unchanged during the transition. The memo closed by urging employees to support Forrest and the leadership team during this period.
