New York – Children’s Health Fund (CHF) today announced the election of Lujing Wang, managing partner and founder of Acsel Health, as the newest member of the organization’s board of directors. With a wealth of experience in health policy and management across both public and private sectors, Lujing brings expertise in reimbursement systems, healthcare financing, and health system operations, to the organization.
“Investing in children’s health is not only the most cost-effective healthcare intervention but also the most efficient use of social resources,” said Lujing. “Healthcare quality, access, and innovation are at the core of solutions to health inequities. I am honored to join the board of Children’s Health Fund, an organization with a proven history of impact and deep ties to communities across the country, in advancing children’s health.”
“As our organization continues to grow and adapt to reach more kids in need of quality healthcare, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Wang to our board of directors to help lead our organization forward,” said Arturo Brito, president and CEO of Children’s Health Fund. “Amidst a children’s mental health crisis and continued barriers to quality healthcare for countless kids, Dr. Wang’s decades of experience, public-private sector knowledge, and commitment to healthcare for all children will play a crucial role in our organization’s response.”
“Lujing Wang’s healthcare industry expertise, passion, and desire to make a better world will bring an invaluable combination of skills, knowledge and dedication to the Children’s Health Fund board of directors,” said Donald H. Layton, Children’s Health Fund board chair. “We are grateful to welcome him to the team.”
Lujing Wang holds a master’s degree in public health from Harvard University and a medical degree from Peking Union Medical College. He is a member of the Health Policy and Management Executive Council at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, serves on the Executive Committee of OPEN Health, and previously worked at Campbell Alliance and the Massachusetts Division of Health Care Finance and Policy.