Founders

Ivan Gilbert, MD

Dr. Gilbert's professional experiences reflected his entrepreneurial spirit and strong medical background. A licensed physician with expertise in hospice and geriatric medicine, Dr. Gilbert developed a keen sense for successful business endeavors, which resulted in successfully taking four companies public. Dr. Gilbert was a founding member of the Columbus Chapter of Hospice, the Columbus Chapters of Young Presidents' and World Presidents' Organizations (YPO/WPO), Columbus Historical Society and the Columbus Torah Academy. He was also involved in business associations and organizations such as the Aldus Society, Ohio Retail Merchants, Ohio Student Loan Organization, and American Federation for Aging Research until his passing in 2013. Dr. Gilbert is in The Ohio State University Men's Athletics Hall of Fame.

 

Michael Reidelbach

Michael’s diverse business, marketing and engineering experiences have been crucial to American Health's success. As President of American Health from 1993 to 2009, he was the driving force behind positioning the company as a leader in the medical management industry. Michael launched his career in 1969 at Corning Glass Works, where he worked his way through the ranks to become Director of New Product Development. In this capacity, he formed a foundation for market research and product development that resulted in successful product launches in the consumer marketplace. Michael's additional experience prior to founding American Health includes: President of MJR Enterprises Inc., a business consulting firm; President of Progressive Health Management, a medical cost management company; and President of Retail Planning Associates, an international retail design and consulting firm.

Testimonials

  • We work with American Health because of their willingness to enhance their available products to a customized level to meet specific client needs.
    Greg Cucullu
    President
    Combined Benefit Administrators Fresno, CA
  • The reason we continue to use American Health is because we can rely on them for defensible and reasonable reviews of our non-contracting provider bills (out- of- network claims). We have come to find their services invaluable.
    Pauline Hann
    Benefits Manager
    Carpenters Health & Welfare Trust Fund for CA Oakland, CA
  • American Health is very aware of the needs of our different clients. Any time we have needed anything, they have bent over backwards to accommodate us. That flexibility has been invaluable. Timeliness and accessibility have never been an issue. American Health has been a partner in working with our clients, and that's important to our
    company.
    Kim Wood
    Chief Compliance Officer and Consultant
    American Benefit Corporation Ona, WV
  • We have been using American Health Holding for many years. From the relationship with our account executive to the quality of service provided, American Health is a knowledgeable and reliable partner.
    Thomas R. Daniel
    Administrator
    New Orleans Employers - International Longshoremen's Association New Orleans, LA