Our Team

Elements Health Plans, Inc. is a results and service driven organization. We are a full-service consulting firm and a leader in corporate health management and health benefit design. We are educators, health practitioners, benefits specialists, organizational consultants, physicians, psychologists, philosophers, financial planners, actuaries, and progressive business leaders.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Arnold Freiman, Ph.D., CFP, M.DIV.
Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer
Co-founder and the visionary behind EHP. Arnold Freiman's extensive education, combined with his background as an educator, financial planner, and entrepreneur have all prepared him to see new possibilities in the integration of health insurance and wellness products. He has a graduate degree from the University of Massachusetts where he designed "Integral Medicine for the Whole Self," the first holistic healing educational curriculum at a major university.

As his studies in natural healing, led him to became intrigued with Chinese Medicine, Dr. Freiman went on to earn a degree in acupuncture and later founded the first licensed school of acupuncture in the U.S. Freiman moved West to pursue a divinity degree from the Graduate Theological Union and has also served as a hospital chaplain.

In 1986, after recovering from a personal health crisis, Arnie founded Partners Financial, an insurance brokerage firm noted for designing creative models of health coverage and employee benefit plans, often for clients with special needs. In the late-1990's, Arnie expanded the focus of his firm to include preventive education and broader support for individuals taking responsibility for their lifestyle and health choices. This comprehensive approach to wellness, integrates the five elements: Physical, Financial, Spiritual, Self, and Relationships.

Arnie's vision was to build EHP to meet the rapidly expanding demand for alternatives to managed care and gatekeeper medicine—a demand being expressed by healthcare providers, insurance brokers, employers, and the general public. At the core of this vision is his continued effort as chairman and chief strategy officer of EHP to help the most people gain balance and integrate all aspects of well being into their daily lives.

Gary Lapidus
Vice President Benefits
Gary Lapidus, co-founder of EHP, has been involved in the design, implementation, and servicing of employee benefit plans for over 20 years. He is considered an expert in both fully-insured and self-insured plan designs. Building upon his skills and experience, Gary has founded a benefits brokerage company, and served as president of the benefits division of Sterling & Sterling, Inc and as director of benefits for Frank Crystal & Company, a leading national brokerage firm.

Acknowledging the value insurance consultants can provide their clients, Gary has joined Elements to ensure the continuity of those services, and through the integration of the Elements model, create more effective and innovative plan designs for all EHP clients.

Erin Evers, J.D./CPA
CFO
Erin has obtained her law degree from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College and her B.S. in accounting from Portland State University. Erin's combined proficiency enables her to diligently manage the estate's administration with an eye towards minimizing taxes and promoting the efficient transfer of assets. She is a member of the Oregon State Bar, the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of CPAs.

Molly McCormick, MA, CPC
Corporate Health Management Director
Molly McCormick has dedicated her professional career toward the health and well being of business customers and clients for the last twenty years. She holds an MA in Psychology and Counseling from Antioch University and certification in Life Management Coaching from the Coaches Training Institute in California. Molly has over 15 years experience with the development and teaching of health and wellness classes and 10 years experience implementing health and education programs in non-profit agencies. For the past 5 years she has owned her own business, NowTime Coaching, which helps individuals and small business owner's move forward with focus, fun, and success.

Cameron McCoin, M.D.
Medical Advisor
Cameron McCoin serves as a staff medical advisor to Elements Health Plans, Inc. She is a Board Certified Family Practice physician, with a medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. She has been a provider for more than ten years and is in the process of relocating her practice from Wisconsin to Ashland, Oregon. Dr. McCoin has a special interest in medical acupuncture, having completed the University of California, Los Angeles' Acupuncture for Physicians training. She has also completed the Coaches Training Institute's Personal Coaching Course Series and integrates these techniques into her medical practice.

Dianne Andrews. M.Div
Director of Business Development
Dianne Andrews has a diverse background that includes over 20 years as a registered cardiovascular technologist in the field of noninvasive and interventional cardiology.   With her degree in Design and pre-med studies, Hewlett-Packard hired her to design training products in the early days of the production of their cardiac ultrasound products.  She also worked for HP as a Marketing Specialist.  Eventually, Dianne pursued ordained ministry becoming an Episcopal priest.  She has served as a hospital and hospice chaplain as well as a parish priest helping to care for the needs of individuals and families throughout their life journeys. 

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