Former UnitedHealthcare CEO Steve Nelson has been named CEO of JenCare, a senior-focused primary care practice.
The newly created role is intended to accelerate JenCare's growth and serve more patients in more markets, according to a Sept. 13 news release. There are 30 JenCare Senior Medical Centers across six cities in Georgia, Virginia, Illinois, Kentucky and Louisiana.
Mr. Nelson served as UnitedHealthcare's CEO from 2017 until he retired from the company in June 2019. In July 2020, he was named CEO of Duly Health and Care, formerly known as DuPage Medical Group. The Downers Grove, Ill.-based group with more than 1,000 physicians announced his departure Sept. 7.