Christie Callahan Named a Winner of Chief's The New Era of Leadership Awards

Now in their second year, The New Era of Leadership Awards recognize and celebrate executive women shaping the future of business 

DENVER, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Chief, the most powerful network of senior executive women, revealed the winners of its second-annual The New Era of Leadership Awards, recognizing Christie Callahan, Chief Operating Officer at Arrive Health, as one of 100 exceptional executive women who are redefining what it means to lead.

"I'm incredibly honored to be recognized by Chief alongside so many inspiring leaders who are shaping the future of business," said Callahan. "This award is a reflection of the amazing team I'm fortunate to work with every day at Arrive Health—and our shared commitment to creating a more equitable, innovative, and patient-centered healthcare system."

Callahan was selected by an esteemed panel of judges, including executives from Morgan Stanley, Squarespace, The Walt Disney Company, National Geographic, Axios, Tripadvisor, Etsy, and more. The judges evaluated each nomination based on the following qualities:

• Innovation: Demonstrating disruptive thinking to drive impact
• Empathy: Approaching leadership with a focus on inclusion
• Creativity: Reimagining traditional practices with original solutions
• Purpose: Influencing their industries, teams, or communities positively
• Resilience: Navigating adversity or uncertainty successfully

Callahan has demonstrated exceptional leadership over the past year, driving transformative change in healthcare access and administrative efficiency. Under her strategic guidance, Arrive Health has expanded its reach to over 2,000 hospitals and health systems, empowering 300,000 providers and covering a network of 200 million patients. Callahan spearheaded the integration of real-time prescription benefit (RTPB) checks and electronic prior authorization (ePA), enabling providers to make faster, more informed decisions at the point of care. Providers can access real-time Rx insights in 1.4 seconds and 58% of PAs of PAs are avoided. Furthermore, they have seen a 20% shift to lower medication costs. By streamlining these traditionally fragmented processes, she has reduced treatment delays, enhanced medication adherence, and improved overall patient outcomes. Arrive Health facilitates over 23 million transactions per month and has processed more than $6 billion in patient payments—tangible proof of her impact on both operational efficiency and financial outcomes.

"The New Era of Leadership honors the trailblazing women who are redefining what it means to lead — driving transformation, breaking barriers, and shaping the future of business," said Alison Moore, CEO of Chief. "We are thrilled to recognize another 100 exceptional executives and 25 standout honorees in the second year of these awards — a reflection of the powerful impact women are making across industries every day."

To learn more about Chief's The New Era of Leadership Awards, visit https://thenewera.chief.com/. 

About Arrive Health

Arrive Health is a leader in medication access solutions, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and reducing provider burden through technology-driven innovation. With a focus on collaboration and actionable insights, Arrive Health is committed to simplifying the healthcare experience for all. For more information, visit www.arrivehealth.com

About Chief

Chief is the most powerful network of senior executive women. Our members represent senior leaders from more than 10,000 organizations across every sector. In our vibrant community, they find the connection, insights, and support they need to maximize their impact. Learn more at chief.com.

SOURCE Arrive Health