Executive Moves

Providence Health Plan has named Michael Mathias as its CIO, where he will oversee the strategy and adoption of information technology systems for the company. 

Cigna has named David Brailer, MD, PhD, as executive vice president and its first chief health officer, starting in early September. 

UCare has named Tenbit Emiru, MD, PhD, as executive vice president and chief medical officer.

Seattle-based Regence BlueShield has named Nicole Saint Clair as its executive medical director. 

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.

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.