Accelerating Innovation in Aging: The SCAN Foundation Gains Vital Health Care Leadership
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 25, 2025) — The SCAN Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Arthur M. Southam, MD to its board of directors. A distinguished leader in health care transformation, Dr. Southam brings decades of experience in health system operations and strategic growth—expertise that will directly support The SCAN Foundation’s mission to advance bold, equitable solutions for aging in home and community settings.
“Dr. Southam’s deep experience in driving large-scale health system improvements and championing integrated care models will be invaluable as The SCAN Foundation continues to push for innovative, lived experience -driven approaches to aging,” said Sarita A. Mohanty, MD, MPH, MBA, president and CEO of The SCAN Foundation. “His leadership in expanding access to high-quality care aligns seamlessly with our vision to create a society where all people can age with dignity and purpose. We are honored to have him on our board.”
Dr. Southam retired in 2023 as National Executive Vice President of Health Plan Operations and Chief Growth Officer for Kaiser Permanente, where he oversaw one of the largest nonprofit health plans in the country, generating over $100 billion in annual revenue and serving 12.5 million members and patients. He has also held leadership roles at Health Net and CareAmerica and has served on numerous national boards shaping the future of health care delivery.
With the addition of Dr. Southam, The SCAN Foundation’s Board of Directors continues to expand its depth of expertise in health policy, philanthropy, and systems innovation to drive lasting impact in aging and equity.
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ABOUT THE SCAN FOUNDATION
The SCAN Foundation (TSF) envisions a society where all of us can age well with purpose. We pursue this vision by igniting bold and equitable changes in how older adults age in both home and community. The SCAN Foundation is committed to ensuring access to home and community care and supports for older adults. We focus on optimizing and expanding supports to address what older adults say they need, especially those in underrepresented communities including older people of color, lower-income older adults, older residents of geographically underserved areas, dual eligibles, and the “forgotten middle”—the many older adults lacking assets to afford housing and health care. Learn more at https://www.thescanfoundation.org/.