Gary Jacobs is a seasoned health care executive with a wide breadth of experience in government relations and public policy. He has worked actively in health insurance and the primary care space with a concentration on Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Medicare Supplement, long-term care, public and private exchanges, individual products, and payer/provider collaborations. He has a successful history of developing, selling, and acquiring health care companies. Recognized for quickly assessing the big picture and implementing workable plans to increase revenue and profitability targets, Gary has a keen understanding of the intersection of public policy and business opportunity. Gary currently serves as the Executive Director of VillageMD’s Center for Public Policy where he is directly accountable for developing coalitions and strategic alliances with national partners and stakeholders to advance critical topics facing the healthcare industry. He also manages VillageMD’s political action committee, lobbying activities, and the company’s national grassroots campaign.