Humana’s former CEO, Bruce Broussard, has been named interim CEO at HP. “I’m really looking forward to working alongside HP’s leadership team and employees. I know this will be a meaningful learning experience for me too, as I have the…
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Sidecar Health selected Sharath Pasupunuti to serve as chief technology officer, according to a Feb. 3 news release. Mr. Pasupunuti will lead engineering, AI strategy, data and platform development in the role, scaling and updating Sidecar systems that automate claims,…
Novo Nordisk has appointed Jamey Millar, former CEO of Optum Specialty Holdings, as the drug company’s executive vice president of U.S. operations, effective Feb. 5. In the role, Mr. Millar will oversee Novo Nordisk’s largest sales region, according to Novo…
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association has named five senior leaders to roles spanning technology, policy, operations and communications. 1. Mouli Venkatesan, chief information and technology officer. Mr. Venkatesan will oversee BCBSA’s IT infrastructure, technology modernization and AI deployment. He…
Melissa Mohon — executive director of compliance, privacy and regulatory affairs for Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Health Plans — was chosen to chair the Medicare Advantage Plan Alliance Compliance Forum, according to a Feb. 2 news release. As chair, Ms. Mohon…
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Aetna has named COO Katerina Guerraz as president of its Medicaid division. She will continue serving as chief operating officer. “This expanded responsibility is an opportunity to further strengthen our mission by deepening our focus on serving Medicaid members –…
Point32Health — which includes Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan — appointed Marti Lolli as executive vice president, chief growth officer, and Jeff Weiss as executive vice president, corporate strategy and strategic partnerships. Both will report to President…
L.A. Care Health Plan has named Rob Geyer as its first chief operating and systems integration officer. Mr. Geyer will be responsible for integrating and aligning the insurer’s information technology, operations, and customer service departments, according to a Jan. 28…
BCBS Arkansas promoted Anne Gardner to chief privacy officer, according to a Jan. 27 news release shared with Becker’s. In the role, which Ms. Gardner stepped into in 2025, she oversees the company’s information privacy program, encompassing HIPAA compliance, impact…
Centene’s Ambetter Health has named Gautam Aggarwal, MD, as chief medical officer. Dr. Aggarwal will lead the company’s clinical strategy and help to improve care quality, chronic condition management, and optimize utilization management, according to Jan. 19 news release. Since…