"Aetna is committed to advancing meaningful health care reform that will expand access to high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans," said Mead. "With his detailed knowledge of public policy issues, solid industry experience and extensive background in strategic communications, Mohit will serve to strengthen our efforts and enhance Aetna’s role as a leading and constructive voice on national health care reform. "

Ghose, 34, brings more than 10 years of Washington, D.C.-based industry experience in public affairs and national media relations. As the senior vice president of Public Affairs for American’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), he served as the industry’s national spokesman, and conceived innovative, nationally recognized public affairs campaigns on a wide range of public policy issues.

Prior to his position as senior vice president of Public Affairs, Mr. Ghose held several positions of increasing importance in AHIP’s strategic communications department. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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