IEHP Lands Spot on PEOPLE’s 2026 Companies That Care List
Event summary
- IEHP ranked No. 100 on PEOPLE’s 2026 Companies That Care list, marking its third appearance since 2023.
- 87% of surveyed IEHP employees (83% response rate) rated it a great place to work.
- IEHP earned Great Place To Work® certification for the sixth consecutive year.
- The health plan supports 1.4 million residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
The big picture
IEHP’s inclusion on PEOPLE’s Companies That Care list underscores the growing emphasis on workplace culture as a strategic differentiator in the healthcare sector. As one of the top five largest Medicaid health plans, IEHP’s ability to foster an engaged workforce could enhance its operational efficiency and service quality, particularly in underserved regions like Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Culture
- Whether IEHP can maintain its high employee satisfaction and workplace culture rankings amid potential scaling challenges.
- Competitive Positioning
- How this recognition impacts IEHP’s ability to attract and retain talent compared to competitors like Delta Airlines and Adobe Systems.
- Community Impact
- The pace at which IEHP can translate its internal culture strengths into measurable improvements in healthcare access for its 1.4 million members.