Executive Moves

BCBS Louisiana has promoted Brian Badinger to vice president of technical programs, effective Jan. 1.

Highmark Health Plan has named a new president, promoting COO Tom Doran to the top role. 

Molina Healthcare of New Mexico has named Darcie Robran-Marquez, MD, its chief medical officer. 

SCAN Group has named Emily Cook as CEO of Welcome Health, the company's in-home primary care group serving seniors.

SCAN Group has added two new members — Benjamin Chu, MD, and Amol Navathe, MD, PHD  — to its board of directors. 

Providence Health Plan has named Ryan Jack as vice president of enterprise strategy and innovation.

From several new CEOs to a C-suite reshuffle at Centene, these are 16 recent payer executive moves reported by Becker's since Dec. 1:

UnitedHealthcare has named David Milich as CEO of employer and individual operations in its central region, according to a Dec. 27 LinkedIn post.

Friday Health Plans has named Beth Bierbower as CEO, effective Dec. 2.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has promoted Bukata Hayes to vice president and chief equity officer.