WellCare

WellCare of North Carolina and Reinvestment Partners Join to Improve the Health of North Carolinians

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare of North Carolina, a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today a partnership with Reinvestment Partners, a North Carolina non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing health by enrolling WellCare members in the Eat Well Program (Eat Well).

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  • DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare of North Carolina , a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced today a partnership with Reinvestment Partners , a North Carolina non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing health by enrolling WellCare members in the Eat Well Program ( Eat Well ).
  • WellCare is planning to enroll more than 1,600 North Carolinians with complex health needs and chronic conditions in the program.
  • Eat Well reflects the state's commitment to addressing food insecurity and providing a healthier well-being for the people of North Carolina.
  • "WellCare is pleased to work with Reinvestment Partners to support the dual mission of enhancing the health of North Carolinians," said Frances Johnson, RN, Vice President, Population Health & Quality Improvement for WellCare of North Carolina.

William McKinney Named CEO of Eleanor Health

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Eleanor Health, the first addiction and mental health provider delivering comprehensive, whole-person care through value-based payment models, today announced the appointment of William McKinney as Chief Executive Officer and member of Board of Directors, effective January 9, 2024.

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  • Eleanor Health, the first addiction and mental health provider delivering comprehensive, whole-person care through value-based payment models, today announced the appointment of William McKinney as Chief Executive Officer and member of Board of Directors, effective January 9, 2024.
  • William previously held senior leadership roles at MedSpring Urgent Care and WellCare Health Plans and also consulted for McKinsey & Company.
  • “When you tackle the big issues in healthcare, it’s critical to consider the whole person — physical health, mental health, and social well-being.
  • The trusted relationships Eleanor forms with its members uniquely positions them to coordinate integrated care and address all drivers of health: physical, social and mental.

AmeriHealth Caritas Announces Kelly A. Munson as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Munson is a seasoned health care executive, steeped in the Medicaid program, with deep experience leading complex and successful national operations.

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  • Munson is a seasoned health care executive, steeped in the Medicaid program, with deep experience leading complex and successful national operations.
  • She will officially assume the role of president and chief executive officer (CEO) on February 1, concluding a thorough national search led by the AmeriHealth Caritas board of directors, which includes representation from joint owners Independence Health Group and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
  • “We are excited to welcome Kelly Munson to AmeriHealth Caritas,” said Gregory E. Deavens, president and CEO of Independence Health Group and chair of the Board of Directors of AmeriHealth Caritas.
  • Before joining Aetna Medicaid, Munson was executive vice president and chief Medicaid officer of WellCare Health Plans, overseeing the Medicaid program; she previously led WellCare Health’s Medicare line of business in her role as senior vice president.

LIBERTY Dental Plan Appoints Seasoned Financial Leader Jian Yu as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Actuarial Officer

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

LIBERTY Dental Plan, a leading benefits administrator founded in 2002 by dentists and health industry professionals which currently administers dental benefits in all 50 states, today announced the appointment of Jian Yu as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Actuarial Officer.

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  • LIBERTY Dental Plan, a leading benefits administrator founded in 2002 by dentists and health industry professionals which currently administers dental benefits in all 50 states, today announced the appointment of Jian Yu as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Actuarial Officer.
  • Effective Dec. 28, 2023, she will succeed Mary Anne Jones, who has served as LIBERTY’s Interim Chief Financial Officer since June 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231217446871/en/
    Jian Yu, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Actuarial Officer, LIBERTY Dental Plan (Photo: Business Wire)
    Yu brings to LIBERTY a wealth of financial and actuarial executive leadership experience from her more than 25-year career in the healthcare industry, along with extensive experience in strategic planning, risk management, actuarial pricing, healthcare trend management, and advanced analytics.
  • “Jian is a proven leader and strategist whose financial acumen and integrity deliver results, and we are thrilled to have her join the LIBERTY executive leadership team,” said Marti Lolli, President and Chief Executive Officer of LIBERTY.

KENTUCKY SPECIAL PARENT INVOLVEMENT NETWORK OFFERING FREE 'BRIDGE THE GAP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION' VIRTUAL SEMINARS

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky. , Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN), a statewide non-profit organization that links families and individuals with disabilities to valuable resources that will enable them to live productive and fulfilling lives, is offering two free seminars to provide in-depth training for professionals and parents of children with disabilities.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky. , Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network (KY-SPIN), a statewide non-profit organization that links families and individuals with disabilities to valuable resources that will enable them to live productive and fulfilling lives, is offering two free seminars to provide in-depth training for professionals and parents of children with disabilities.
  • The seminars will be presented via Zoom, on Jan. 11 and Jan. 27, 2024, from 9am-5pm (EST).
  • The seminars are part of a statewide series, sponsored in part by WellCare of Kentucky , a whole-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation , (NYSE: CNC).
  • "WellCare is pleased to be able to sponsor these trainings that support families in Kentucky."

Nebraska Total Care Announces the Appointment of Adam Proctor as President and CEO

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nebraska Total Care, a leading provider of government-sponsored healthcare plans in Nebraska and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced today that Adam Proctor has been appointed as Plan President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 19, 2023. Proctor replaces Heath Phillips, who was appointed to President and CEO overseeing Centene's Medicaid, Medicare and Marketplace offerings in Tennessee including Rhythm Health, Wellcare of Tennessee and Ambetter of Tennessee.  

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  • Proctor brings more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, both in managed care and provider roles.
  • He has held leadership roles with Nebraska Total Care since 2018, most recently as the Chief Operations Officer.
  • "Adam's appointment marks an exciting opportunity for Nebraska Total Care and the members we proudly serve statewide.
  • Nebraska Total Care serves more than 150,000 members across Nebraska in its Medicaid, Medicare and Marketplace products.

Sharecare announces longtime Centene executive Brent Layton as next CEO; founder Jeff Arnold to serve as executive chairman

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 9, 2023

Formerly president and chief operating officer of Centene Corporation, Layton will assume the CEO role at Sharecare on January 2, 2024, and remain on the board.

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  • Formerly president and chief operating officer of Centene Corporation, Layton will assume the CEO role at Sharecare on January 2, 2024, and remain on the board.
  • Arnold founded Sharecare with the goal of building a digital platform focused on improving health outcomes for people, no matter where they are in their personal well-being journeys.
  • As president and COO of Centene, Layton also oversaw Ambetter, the nation’s largest health insurance exchange provider and WellCare, the nation’s sixth largest Medicare Advantage company.
  • Layton announced his retirement from Centene in late 2022 and stayed with the company as Senior Advisor to the CEO.

Mutual of Omaha and Wellcare to Offer Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plans for 2024 Plan Year

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 30, 2023

The Medicare Advantage plans, which include no premium and low premium options, will be available in select markets as part of this fall’s Annual Enrollment Period, which began Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7.

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  • The Medicare Advantage plans, which include no premium and low premium options, will be available in select markets as part of this fall’s Annual Enrollment Period, which began Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7.
  • “Mutual of Omaha and Wellcare have a wealth of experience meeting seniors’ health care needs and are a strong cultural fit.
  • “Wellcare and Mutual of Omaha share a deep commitment to offering quality and affordable healthcare,” said Wellcare’s Senior Vice President and Medicare CEO, Rich Fisher.
  • “The partnership provides an exciting opportunity for us to offer plans that meet the health care needs of Medicare beneficiaries.

LiveCare Adds Texas and Ohio to Its State Expansion Initiative

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 26, 2023

Venice, FL, USA, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiveCare, Inc. (OTC:LVCE), a prominent player in the telehealth industry, is delighted to announce the expansion of its services into Texas and Ohio, a key development in its state expansion initiative.

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  • Venice, FL, USA, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiveCare, Inc. (OTC:LVCE), a prominent player in the telehealth industry, is delighted to announce the expansion of its services into Texas and Ohio, a key development in its state expansion initiative.
  • Beginning in early September 2023, LiveCare has actively pursued extending its services beyond its Florida headquarters.
  • The addition of Texas and Ohio, where nearly 4 million individuals are affected by diabetes, complements the existing Florida base of 2.1 million, effectively tripling LiveCare's potential patient pool.
  • Max Rockwell, CEO of LiveCare, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "The expansion into Texas and Ohio, in collaboration with Bikham Healthcare, is a major milestone for our team.

Barclays appoints Jed Brody as Head of Americas Healthcare Banking

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Barclays today announces the appointment of Jed Brody as a Managing Director and Head of Americas Healthcare Banking.

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  • Barclays today announces the appointment of Jed Brody as a Managing Director and Head of Americas Healthcare Banking.
  • Mr. Brody will be based in New York, and report to Rick Landgarten, Global Head of Healthcare and Real Estate Investment Banking.
  • Other recent hires and appointments in Barclays’ Healthcare Investment Banking group include Jon Swope being appointed to the Healthcare Information Technology Banking team, and Maneet Singh and Evan Matlin being named Co-Heads of M&A Healthcare in the US.
  • In addition, Jim Birchenough was appointed as Chairman of Global Healthcare Investment Banking and Co-Head of Global Biopharma Investment Banking, Alexis de Rosnay as Co-Head of Global Biopharma Investment Banking and Chairman of Global Healthcare Investment Banking, and Jeff Ammerman as Global Head of Specialty Pharmaceuticals Investment Banking.