IDATPA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Technology
Chase began his career as an insurance agent before transitioning into the technology sector of health insurance. This shift fueled his passion for leveraging tech to streamline healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes. Currently, serves as the Vice President of Technology, where he focuses on implementing forward-thinking solutions to revolutionize the industry. My goal is to drive innovation that enhances both healthcare access and efficiency, ultimately delivering better care. I believe that by embracing cutting-edge technology, we can transform the future of healthcare for everyone.
Dan is dedicated to improving all aspects of client, broker, vendor, patient & provider relationships. He joined IDA as in-house counsel in 1997, and is also an author and national journalism award recipient in healthcare; former ranking legislative committee member appointed under 5 NJ Governors (Governor's Council on Substance Abuse and Alcoholism); Member, United States Supreme Court Bar, NJ and NJ Federal District Courts; Board Member, Society of Professional Benefit Administrators (SPBA).
Julie directs all internal, client and vendor accounting functions. Interfaces with primary client contacts regarding fiscal matters. Coordinates all invoicing, reconciliation and auditing activities. Senior member of IDA's executive team, having joined IDA in 2006.
Trish joined IDA in 1992, and overses all compliance activites. Acknowledged expert in plan design, plan document formulation, PPO relations, vendor coordination, participant education, pharmacy and specialty pharma issues. Skillful oversight of Chamber of Commerce plan offerings, integration and billing. In charge of compliance activities.
Paul joined IDA in 1992 after being COO at Rasmussen Administrators, and distinguishing himself as the leading salesperson of NJ Blue Cross Blue Shield (now Horizon). He is a recognized expert in vendor/system connectivity issues, networks and pricing. Paul holds credentials as a REBC, RHU, HIA in addition to being a licensed insurance producer (Life & Health).
Russell founded IDA in 1983, and spearheaded the sale of IDA to a national accounting firm UHY Advisors (1999), to AmeriHealth Administrators (2013), and back to being independently owned (2019). Russell is a recognized expert, author and lecturer in self funding. A Bronze Star for Valor recipient for his service in Vietnam, Russ also is a former three term councilman (Oakland, NJ), and was the Assistant Coach at Ramapo High School, where they were three-time NJ State football champions.