Karen Ignagni

Karen Ignagni

Keynote Speaker: President and Chief Executive Officer of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)

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Karen Ignagni Biography

AHIP was formed in late 2003 as a result of a merger between the American Association of Health Plans (AAHP) and Health Insurance Association of America (HIAA).  Ms. Ignagni led AAHP and, since joining the organization in 1993, she has won many accolades for her leadership.  

Washingtonian Magazine named her one of the Top Three \"Top Guns\" of all trade association heads.  George Magazine placed her 21st on a list of the 50 Most Powerful People in Politics. 

\"In a city teaming with health care lobbyists, Ms. Ignagni is widely considered one of the most effective.  She blends a detailed knowledge of health policy with an intuitive feel for politics,\" wrote the New York Times in 1999.  Fortune described the political program Ms. Ignagni spearheaded at AAHP as \"worthy of a presidential election bid.\" 

In 2004, the Hill Newspaper listed Ms. Ignagni among Washington's most effective lobbyists.  Last year, Modern Healthcare named her the seventh most powerful person in all of health care. Ms. Ignagni regularly testifies before Congress on key federal legislation. 

In recent years, she has appeared before Senate and House committees on matters ranging from health plans' role in homeland security to Medicare reform to patient protection issues.   Ms. Ignagni has authored more than 90 articles on a wide range of health care policy issues, including pieces published in The New York Times, USA Today, New York Daily News, The Washington Times, Institutional Investor, New England Journal of Medicine, Health Affairs, Modern Healthcare and Physician's Weekly. 

A recognized industry spokesperson, Ms. Ignagni appeared on the national network newscasts on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX.  Ms. Ignagni has also shared her insights on leading cable shows such as CNN's Inside Politics, MSNBC's Hardball, C-SPAN's Washington Journal, and CNBC's Power Lunch and Capital Report.  

Prior to joining AAHP in 1993, Ms. Ignagni directed the AFL-CIO's Department of Employee Benefits.  In the 1980s, she was a Professional Staff Member on the U.S. Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee, preceded by work at the Committee for National Health Insurance and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Ms. Ignagni has authored more than 90 articles on a wide range of health care policy issues, including pieces published in The New York Times, USA Today, New York Daily News, The Washington Times, Institutional Investor, New England Journal of Medicine, Health Affairs, Modern Healthcare and Physician's Weekly.

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  • How do I book Karen Ignagni to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Karen Ignagni for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Karen Ignagni, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Karen Ignagni or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Karen Ignagni for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Karen Ignagni, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karen Ignagni, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Karen Ignagni speak about?

    Karen Ignagni is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business and Leadership.
  • Where does Karen Ignagni travel from?

    Karen Ignagni generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Karen Ignagni?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karen Ignagni for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Karen Ignagni for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Karen Ignagni or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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