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…
Executive Moves
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…
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…
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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…
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.…