Nick Gates is president of Priority Health, the integrated health plan of Corewell Health™ and the third-largest provider-sponsored health plan in the United States. Priority Health is an $8 billion health plan that is nationally recognized for improving the health and lives of its 1.3 million members.
Nick Gates is a transformative health care leader with more than 20 years of industry experience. Since joining Priority Health in 2004, Gates has consistently demonstrated deep expertise in navigating complex market dynamics while driving strategic and financial excellence. Under his leadership, Priority Health will continue to advance the organization’s strategic plan while championing data-driven decision-making to position the organization for continued success in an evolving health care landscape.
In his most recent role as senior vice president of finance, Gates led valuation and due diligence for major acquisitions—including Total Health Care, Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana, and Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire—expanding Priority Health’s footprint to four states. His robust financial background has long supported company operational success as he played a pivotal role in guiding the organization through significant industry shifts such as the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring adaptability and sustainable growth.