The National Committee for Quality Assurance has appointed Bryan Buckley, DrPH, director of health quality initiatives, where he will lead the organization's efforts to make healthcare more equitable and accessible.
Executive Moves
GeoBlue, Blue Cross Blue Shield's international arm, has appointed Simon Jackson to serve as chief growth officer.
Health Alliance Medical Plans, the insurance division of Urbana, Ill.-based Carle Health, has named its COO, Sinead Rice Madigan, as president and CEO.
Regence BlueShield of Idaho has named Adrean Cavener as director of public affairs and government relations.
Sentara Health Plans, the insurance division of Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Healthcare, has named Colin Drozdowski president, effective Sept. 1.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has named Karl Laskowski, MD, vice president and medical director of clinical programs and strategy.
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has named Lester Davis as vice president and chief of staff, a role that will serve "as an extension of the Office of the CEO."
Former Centene executive Jeff Schwaneke has been elected to serve as an independent member of Agilon Health's board of directors.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has named Tal Cohen as its first director of provider data.
Jasmine Jirele and Jim Pekarek have been appointed to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota's board of trustees, the payer said Aug. 8.
