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…
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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,…
Wayne DeVeydt has resigned from Centene’s board of directors ahead of his upcoming role with UnitedHealth Group, according to an Aug. 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Mr. DeVeydt resigned Aug. 1, the same day UnitedHealth Group named…
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Independence Health Group, the parent company of Independence Blue Cross, has named Kelly Munson as its next president and CEO, effective Oct. 1. Ms. Munson will succeed Gregory Deavens, who is retiring in January, according to an Aug. 4 news…
Rushil Desai, president and CEO of Aetna Better Health of Illinois, is stepping down from his role. “The impactful public-private partnerships we’ve fostered have been instrumental in innovating solutions, expanding reach, and strengthening the overall health ecosystem in Illinois,” Mr.…
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has named Lee Grossman director of Medicaid. Mr. Grossman spent more than 14 years with the Wyoming Department of Health, where he most recently served as the state’s Medicaid director beginning February…
UnitedHealth Group has named Wayne DeVeydt as its new chief financial officer, effective Sept. 2. John Rex, who has been CFO since 2016, will become strategic advisor to CEO Stephen Hemsley on the same date. Mr. DeVeydt was most recently a…
Vanessa Colella has been named president and CEO of healthcare technology company Stellarus. Stellarus was created in January when Blue Shield of California launched a new corporate structure. The nonprofit insurer created a new parent company, Ascendiun, to oversee its…