Lucent Health, one of the largest independent third-party administrators in the United States, has announced the appointment of Aadam Hussain as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026. This follows the retirement of co-founder Brett Rodewald, who led the company for 11 years and will continue to serve on the Board of Directors. The company expressed deep gratitude for Rodewald’s leadership and the strong foundation he helped establish.
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Reflecting on his tenure, Brett Rodewald said that leading Lucent Health has been a remarkable experience. He expressed pride in the company’s accomplishments and confidence in its future while sharing his excitement to continue contributing as a board member.
Aadam Hussain joins Lucent Health during a period of ongoing growth. He brings over 20 years of leadership experience in healthcare and self-funded benefits administration. Most recently, he served as CEO of Healthcare Management Administrators, a national third-party administrator, where he oversaw strategic planning, client services, member engagement, regulatory compliance, and operational execution.
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Before HMA, Hussain held senior leadership roles at Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Cambia Health Solutions, and Change Healthcare. Throughout his career, he has guided healthcare organizations through growth, transformation, and innovation, earning recognition for his operational expertise, collaborative leadership style, and focus on delivering meaningful value to members, employers, and brokers.
Speaking on his new role, Aadam Hussain said he is honored to lead Lucent Health and collaborate with the team to expand its impact. He highlighted the growing challenges facing self-insured employer groups and emphasized that the company’s mission is to provide transparency, accountability, and integrated solutions that create measurable value. Hussain added that Lucent Health will continue to support members in navigating healthcare decisions while helping employers better manage costs.
Hussain’s appointment brings strategic vision, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of employer health plan dynamics to Lucent Health as the company continues to innovate for self-insured plan sponsors and broker partners.
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