Rockville, Md. – November 06, 2026 -- The HealthWell Foundation, a non-profit that has distributed more than $5.2 billion in financial assistance to underinsured Americans, has elected asset-management technology executive Eric J. Meltzer to its Board of Directors.
Meltzer brings 20 years of technology transformation experience from asset managers
Meltzer works as an independent consultant and advisor to mid-size and large asset managers. He partners with boards and executive leadership on enterprise-wide technology transformation and operational excellence. He previously held CTO and leadership roles at Waddell & Reed, Oppenheimer Funds, Inc., and Putnam Investments.
Board Chair David Knowlton cites Meltzer's ability to remove complexity
Knowlton, the HealthWell Board Chair, said Meltzer's adaptability, resourcefulness, collaborative approach and skill at identifying and removing complexity will help the foundation carry out its mission. He added that those traits will help strengthen HealthWell's position as a recognized leader in charitable patient assistance programs.
Meltzer said he intends to work with the Board and management team on strategies to reduce financial barriers to care for America's underinsured.
HealthWell has paid out $5.2 billion in 2.2 million grants since 2003
Founded in 2003, the foundation has served more than 1.3 million underinsured patients across 100 disease areas. It covers treatment-related cost-sharing obligations for adults and children whose insurance gaps cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly.
HealthWell ranked 17th on the 2025 Forbes list of America's Top 100 Charities and was recognized for 100 percent fundraising efficiency.