As the payer industry moves through the fourth quarter of 2026, leadership continues to evolve.
Some insurers, including Humana and Centene, are reconfiguring their workforces more broadly.
Here are five of the latest executive moves to know:
- Emily Griese, PhD, joined WellSense Health Plan, under Boston Medical Center Health System, as COO.
- Paul Wingle, who served as WellSense’s chief product and sales officer, said he is no longer serving in the role as the health plan narrows its focus.
- Jeff Davis is joining Centene’s Louisiana Healthcare Connections, a Medicaid plan, as plan president and CEO.
- CareSource promoted David Thomas to regional market president, overseeing New York, Ohio and new market entries.
- Deirdra Yocum will serve as CareSource’s Ohio market president.
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