Mike McLain joined Insurance Office of America as a vice president of strategic partnerships and innovation and is a leading advocate for healthcare reform and cost transparency. A former top-ranking U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, Mike spent 15 years overseeing hospitals worldwide, managing the $7.2 billion Air Force healthcare budget, and working directly with Congress, the White House, and the Department of Defense to execute emergency COVID-19 funding. Seeing the need for reform, he left the Air Force to drive real change in the U.S. healthcare system, determined to help employers cut through inefficiencies and reduce skyrocketing costs.

A former NCAA Division I basketball player and USAFA team captain, Mike’s leadership and competitive mindset drive his mission to help employers cut healthcare costs by an average of $500K for every 300 employees, or more. He is committed to fixing America’s healthcare system by delivering data-driven, high-impact solutions that save businesses millions while improving employee benefits and financial security.

Mike earned four degrees, including master’s degrees in healthcare administration and business administration from Baylor University, a master’s degree in military operational art and science from the U.S. Air Force Command and Staff College, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, and operations from the U.S. Air Force Academy. He also holds the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation, is Lean Six Sigma-certified, and is a licensed health benefits advisor.

For his impact in transforming employer-sponsored healthcare and healthcare innovation, Mike has been recognized as a Class of 2025 40 Under 40 Winner by the Southern Colorado Business Forum & Digest, a 2024 Top 20 Most Disruptive Business Leaders in America by ExcellenceCEO, a 2024 Marquis Who’s Who.