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Matthew Bell Joins PacificSource Health Plans as Vice President, Idaho Regional Director

(SPRINGFIELD, Ore.) Nov. 15, 2017—PacificSource Health Plans has recently hired Matthew Bell as the insurer’s new Vice President, Idaho Regional Director. In his role, Bell will serve as a member of the organization’s executive management group with responsibilities for all health plan activities in the state of Idaho, as well as executive leader for issues related to media, legislative, regulatory, business, key provider interactions, and community activities. Bell will formally begin his duties with the organization in late December 2017. 

Bell most recently served as Regional Account Executive focused on outreach and network development for University of Utah Health Care. In that role he was based in Boise, Idaho, and served a multi-state region. Prior to holding that position, he was a Senior Partner with White Cloud Analytics in Boise. He also has 12 years of experience with St. Luke's Health System in Boise, serving in progressively responsible roles, culminating as System Vice President for Strategic Planning.

“As we conclude our first decade serving our members in Idaho, we are excited to bring Matt’s deep healthcare and management experience to the PacificSource leadership team,” said Ken Provencher, president and CEO of PacificSource Health Plans. “He brings to this position a keen understanding of the Idaho market that will greatly help us serve our members in the years ahead.”

Bell earned his Master of Healthcare Administration degree at the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor’s of Science in political science at the University of Utah. Outside of work, when he isn't coaching or attending his son's games, he enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and playing golf.

About PacificSource Health Plans

PacificSource Health Plans is an independent, regional, not-for-profit community health plan serving the Northwest. Founded in 1933 in Springfield Ore., PacificSource has local offices throughout the state, as well as in Idaho and Montana. The PacificSource family of companies employs 900 people, serves more than 300,000 individuals, and has 3,900 employer clients throughout the Northwest. For more information visit PacificSource.com.

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PacificSource Media Contact: 

Lee Dawson
503-210-2554
lee.dawson@pacificsource.com