Pedram Salimpour, MD, 143rd President of the LA County Medical Association
Pedram Salimpour is the CEO of Pierce Health Solutions, a company focused on innovative health delivery systems for growing business entities and Native American Tribes. In addition, he has served as a two-time Commissioner on the Los Angeles Fire & Police Pension Board, where he manages over $19 billion in assets. Recently, he completed his term as the 143rd President of the Los Angeles County Medical Association.
Pedram Salimpour
Dr. Pedram Salimpour is a doctor and author. His work focuses on improving the health and mental well-being of teenagers. He started his career in pediatrics and now works with HealthCorps, a national nonprofit that places health coordinators in schools across the country. His curriculum helps youth learn healthy habits.
Pedram Salimpour is a member of the Los Angeles County Medical Association and has published several peer-reviewed scientific journals. He has also been appointed to the board of directors for the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions, which manages over $19 billion in assets. In addition, he was named to the United States Small Business Administration.
Pierce Health Solutions
Pedram Salimpour is the CEO and Chairman of Pierce Health Solutions, a company focused on innovative health delivery systems for large employers. In addition to his role at Pierce, he serves on the boards of a number of other private companies. He has previously served as the Commissioner of the Los Angeles Fire & Police Pension Board, which manages over $25 billion in assets.
As a physician-scientist, Pedram Salimpour has published numerous medical journal articles. He has also worked as a health entrepreneur, founding two healthcare companies and managing two. The first, CareNex, a specialty hospital care company, was acquired by Anthem, Inc. in 2013. The second, Boss Surgical Group, was acquired by Verity Health in 2017.
HealthCorps
HealthCorps is a national nonprofit that works to improve the mental and physical health of teens and young adults. To achieve this goal, the organization places health coordinators in schools across the country. They teach students healthy habits and prevent disease through a curriculum.
The program aims to train and inspire young people to become leaders who help build healthier communities. In addition to health education, the program also has an active social media presence. On its Instagram account, HealthCorps provides health tips for teenagers. The organization also works closely with CK-12, a nonprofit that helps distribute health education curricula.