Erhardt Hsiao-Lin Preitauer
Executive Director, `Ohana Health Plan
"The opportunity to come home and serve the people of Hawai'i is a dream come true for me and my family. I have joined a team that is dedicated to making health care better for the people of Hawai'i. Together, we will improve the quality of life for seniors and disabled people of our state, and I am honored to be part of the effort."
As the executive director, Erhardt Hsiao-Lin Preitauer brings to 'Ohana several years of executive-level managed care experience. In his current role, Mr. Preitauer is the senior leader of the Hawai'i-based health plan that serves the aged, blind or disabled Medicaid populations. He provides leadership and development support for the plan's operations, processes and network relationships to serve members through the state's QUEST Expanded Access program.
Prior to joining 'Ohana, Mr. Preitauer served as vice president, business operations, for United Retiree Solutions, where he provided leadership and strategic direction to enterprise-wide teams for successful business development and management of retiree initiatives. Previously, Mr. Preitauer was the vice president of business development and sales operations for Senior and Retiree Services (now Secure Horizons). In this position, he played a key role in launching health plans for the Medicare market. Both of these companies are divisions of UnitedHealth Group. In addition, Mr. Preitauer has held senior-level positions at CIGNA Healthcare and Great West Healthcare. Mr. Preitauer also brings several years of consulting experience to 'Ohana.
Mr. Preitauer is a native of Kaua'i and an alumnus of Kapa'a High School. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada and has earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Pennsylvania State University.