2025
Ranked #1 in Florida for Commercial Health Plan Member Satisfaction, 2 years in a row, and most trusted by J.D. Power.
A strong history is the foundation for a healthy future.
AvMed has come a long way from its humble roots as “Aviation Medicine,” a prepaid healthcare system for Miami’s pilots in 1969. Over fifty years later, we’ve grown to become one of Florida’s oldest, largest, and best-regarded not-for-profit health plans. As we look towards the future, we move forward committed to our mission of helping our members live healthier. Take a look below at where we’ve come from, to better understand where we’re going.
2025
Received “Excellent” 4.5 star rating by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
2024
Awarded by J.D. Power for being #1 in Member Satisfaction among Commercial Health Plans in Florida.
2023
Acquired by Sentara Healthcare.
2014
Awarded Highest Member Satisfaction among Commercial Health Plans in Florida by J.D. Power.
2011
Rated above average for consumer satisfaction by NCQA.
2010
Rated above its statewide competitors for overall satisfaction with health plans by NCQA.
2009
Received highest overall rating of any statewide Florida plan by NCQA for the fifth consecutive year.
2008
Ed W. Hannum named President and Chief Operating Officer of AvMed.
2007
Michael P. Gallagher is named President and CEO of SantaFe HealthCare with overall responsibility for each of its Affiliates, including AvMed.
2006
Ranked as the health plan with the highest customer care in Florida by the National Research Corporation.
2005
Received NCQA dual “Excellent” rating: Commercial, Medicare.
2000
Earned five stars in member satisfaction from the Agency for Health Care Administration.
1999
Named "Top Rated Plan" in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan.
1998
Became one of five HMOs accredited by NCQA and JCAHO.
1997
Implemented disease management for common acute conditions.
1996
Recognized by Newsweek and earned Sachs Seal of Excellence Award.
1989
Purchased Lincoln National Health Care and its subsidiary Healthwin.
1988
Purchased the majority interest of SunCare HMO, Inc.
1986
Acquired by SantaFe HealthCare, Inc.; converted to not-for-profit corporate structure.
1982
Contracted with Health Care Financing Administration to provide Medicare coverage.
1973
Licensed by the State of Florida as a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO).
1969
Established as prepaid health plan for Miami pilots.
AvMed received the highest score in Florida in the J.D. Power 2024-2025 U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan Satisfaction Studies, which measure members’ satisfaction with their commercial health plan experience. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.