Dallas-based Baylor Scott & White has named Stephanie Motter as president of its health plan. Ms. Motter previously served as president of Indiana University Health’s Accountable Care Organization. Baylor Scott & White Health Plan serves nearly 500,000 members across employer-sponsored,…
Executive Moves
Blue Shield of California has named Mike Stuart as permanent president and CEO. Mr. Stuart has served as the company’s CFO since 2022, according to an Aug. 26 Blue Shield of California news release. He has also served as interim…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has named Raelene Knolla, DO, as senior vice president and chief medical officer, according to a post on her LinkedIn page. Dr. Knolla most recently served as chief medical officer at Medrina, a…
Presbyterian Health Plan, the insurance arm of Albuquerque, N.M.-based Presbyterian Healthcare Services, has named Heather Thiltgen as its next president. Ms. Thiltgen previously served as president and CEO of Boston Medical Center’s WellSense Health Plan. She will replace interim president…
UnitedHealth Group has appointed a new lead independent director and formed a public responsibility committee. F. William McNabb will assume the role of lead independent director from Michele Hooper, who will continue to serve as a director, according to an…
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Centene Corp. is reducing its board size for the second time in August following the resignation of Thomas Greco from its board of directors. Mr. Greco stepped down Aug. 12 due to “increased professional responsibilities” stemming from his recent appointment…
Health First Health Plans has replaced its president, Matthew Gerrell, with its COO, Jamie Forrest, effective immediately, Florida Today reported April 11. “We remain focused on delivering exceptional service to our members, providers, brokers and community partners,” a spokesperson for…
UnitedHealthcare has named Krishna Ramachandran as CIO for operations and experience. “We are living through a pivotal moment in human history and evolution, with advancements in technology, data, and artificial intelligence changing our world at a rapid pace,” Mr. Ramachandran…
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has named Michelle Stoughton president of its Medicaid plan in Ohio. Ms. Stoughton most recently served as the regional vice president of government relations for Anthem in Ohio and managed the central region team…
GuideWell, the parent company of Florida Blue, has named Brian Pieninck its next president and CEO, effective Oct. 1. In his new role, Mr. Pieninck will also lead Florida Blue and oversee the strategic direction and performance of all subsidiaries,…