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PETER HAYES

Secretary, Center For Health Value Innovation

Former Director of Associate Health & Wellness, Hannaford Supermarkets

Peter Hayes

Peter Hayes has worked for Hannaford Supermarkets for 20+ years and has managed health care for approximately 15 years.  The balance of Peter’s tenure was spent working in various accounting and financial areas of responsibility.

During the past several years, Hannaford has received numerous national awards in recognition of the company’s commitment to working collaboratively with health care providers and vendors in delivering health benefits that are focused on quality.  Hannaford has been successful in this arena by focusing on innovative solutions for patient advocacy and disease management programs. Most recently, the company was awarded the Gold designation for health promotion programs by the National Business Group on Health.

In the early 90’s, Maine Gov. John McKernan appointed Peter as one of three state Health Care Reform Commissioners.  Peter was a co-founder of the Maine Health Management Coalition and is currently co-chairman of the Maine Employer Purchasing Collaborative.  Recently, he participated on Gov. John Baldacci’s “Health Action Team” to advise his administration on health reform that resulted in significant legislation to help address extending affordable coverage to the uninsured residents of Maine.

He was appointed by two different governors to participate in Health Care Reform Commissions and has served in several leadership roles in the Maine Health Management Coalition, Maine Employer Purchasing Collaboration, Care Focused Purchasing and Leapfrog.

Peter is a graduate of Bowdoin College.