Career Resources Newsletter January 2024


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Vice President, Finance, Wellstar Health Plan - Georgia
Wellstar Health System seeks a pragmatic and motivated financial leader to serve as the inaugural Vice President, Finance (VP) for their newly formed Wellstar Health Plan (WHP). Wellstar Health System has grown tremendously over the last several years and is one of the largest and most integrated not-for-profit health systems in Georgia. In 2023, Wellstar made the strategic decision to launch its own health plan and has invested over $500 Million into the digital operating model of the health plan. The VP of Finance is a key member of the WHP Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the health plan. The VP will provide financial input and analysis for the policy making functions of the WHP Board of Directors and the operating and strategic decisions of the WHP management team. Click here for more information.
     

Chief Financial Officer, Community Health Plan of Washington
We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer for the Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW) – an organization that has been providing quality health care to individuals and families and supporting its members' choices for health care since 1992. Located in Seattle, this executive will be joining CHPW at a pivotal time as it continues to build upon its foundation of success while positioning itself for future growth. With revenue of nearly $1.4 billion and projected growth in the upcoming years, CHPW serves over 300,000 members today across three product lines and all regions of the State of Washington. The new CFO will lead a team and collaborate closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, Executive Leadership team and other key constituents. This individual will be responsible for directing the fiscal functions of CHPW and CHNW and will provide financial input and analysis for the strategic policy making functions of the Board. As a key member of the leadership team, the next CFO will provide input regarding operating and strategic decisions and develop a vision that ensures financial viability for the future. Click here for more information.
     

Vice President of Product Management, UCare - Minnesota
UCare, in partnership with WittKieffer, is conducting a national search for a Vice President of Product Management. This is an exceptional opportunity at a nationally recognized health plan that is continuing to grow and evolve. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, UCare is committed to improving the health of its members through innovation and strong partnerships. The Vice President of Product Management, will be a member of UCare's senior leadership team, reporting to the Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer. Major responsibilities include providing strategic direction and oversight for UCare's product lines. Click here for more information.
     

Senior Vice President and President, WellStar Health Plan - Georgia
WellStar Health System has retained WittKieffer to assist in the search for a Senior Vice President and President, WellStar Health Plan. WellStar seeks a visionary, experienced and motivated health plan leader to run its newly formed health plan. The next President will help WellStar achieve its goals around providing competitive health plan options to individuals and employers throughout its 1.2 million people strong service area. The President will lead their team to deliver on developing high quality plans at the lowest cost as well as develop provider strong relationships within their network, and establish trusting relationships with the State of Georgia's Division of Insurance. The President will direct and develop strategic goals into specific business plans, collaborating with team members to achieve these goals that contribute to growth in membership. Click here for more information.
     

Vice President, Sales, Wellstar Health System - Georgia
WittKieffer is partnering with Wellstar Health System in its search for a dynamic and motivated sales leader to serve as their inaugural Vice President, Sales (VP). The VP will serve as a vital leader in establishing sales and marketing success for the newly formed Wellstar Health Plan (WHP). In 2023, Wellstar made the strategic decision to launch its own health plan and has invested over $500 Million into its digital operating model that the health plan can leverage to better serve patients and members through its product offerings. The VP of Sales is a key member of the WHP management team and is responsible for directing the sales functions of the health plan. The VP will develop sales strategies and tactics to compete in the small and mid-size group insurance market in the counties that WHS and WHP serves. Click here for more information.
     

Vice President, Managed Care - Ohio Health
WittKieffer is partnering with OhioHealth in its search for the next Vice President, Managed Care (VP, MC). OhioHealth is a leading non-profit hospital system in central Ohio and is financially strong with a revenue approaching $6 billion. It operates 18 hospitals across 47 counties, serving a large and diverse population. Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Population Health Officer, the VP, MC will be a seasoned negotiator and relationship builder, with responsibilities which include directing the staff operations for the units, overseeing of OhioHealth's managed care contracting initiatives with commercial and governmental payers; analyzing, modeling and tracking contract compliance and financial performance of managed care contracts, as well as leadership and the execution of third- party payer negotiations and the communication of those contracts to the appropriate parties. Click here for more information.
     

Executive Director, Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund (PEBTF)
The Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund (PEBTF) is seeking an exceptional leader for the coveted role of Executive Director, Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund (PEBTF). This is a unique opportunity to advise the board of trustees on the management of health benefits for the employees of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. PEBTF was formed in 1988 to administer the health benefits of employees of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The PEBTF's goal is to maintain a comprehensive Plan of health benefits in a way that controls costs and responds to changing market conditions while meeting the needs of its members. The PEBTF is not an insurance company. It is a joint labor-management trust fund modeled on a Taft Hartley fund. The successful candidate will be responsible for educating, guiding and recommending policies and benefit designs that will bring the greatest impact to members through high quality, accessible healthcare benefits at the lowest cost. Click here for more information.
     

Chief Dental Officer, Delta Dental of Missouri
WittKieffer is excited to share we are partnering with Delta Dental of Missouri (DDMO) to recruit a Chief Dental Officer. DDMO is a market leader with 65 years of experience, recognized for its network strength, community benefit and commitment to making dental coverage accessible to employers, groups and individuals. The Chief Dental Officer reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is a highly visible leader within Missouri and South Carolina (where DDMO also does business as Delta Dental of South Carolina), with a platform to significantly influence the future of oral health and dental health plans. Serving as DDMO's spokesperson to the marketplace, the profession and subscribers on the value of appropriate dental care and treatment, this individual will have a big impact on the development, improvement and modification of dental products. Click here for more information.
   

Promotion Annoncements

Vitality Appoints Health Plan Market Expert Kristin Rodriguez as Chief Product Officer
SCAN Group names Matt Kazan Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute appoints Emily Oken, MD, MPH as new President
CAQH Announces Kim Koebel as the organization’s first Chief Operating Officer and Erin Weber as new Chief Policy and Research Officer
Regence BlueShield of Idaho augments leadership team with key sales and operations executives
Alignment Healthcare appoints Sebastian Burzacchi to new role of Chief Operating Officer of MSO and Andreas Wagner to Chief People Officer
AmeriHealth Caritas Announces Kelly A. Munson as President and Chief Executive Officer
HealthPartners names Mohammad (Moe) Suleiman as new health plan senior vice president
CVS Health announces leadership appointments
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah names Jim Guemple market president
Delta Dental of Tennessee’s Jeff Ballard assumes president & CEO role
Pete Chuchro named Cigna Healthcare general manager for Arizona market
Sara Crate appointed Chief Executive Officer of SCAN’s homebase medical group
Lisa Kelley named BCBSMT President
Regence BlueShield of Idaho names Tim Trivette as senior business development executive
Sentara Health announces leadership moves
Florida Health Care Plans announces appointment of Stephen Keen, MD, FAAFP as President and CEO
Cambia Health Solutions announces leadership changes
Quartz appoints Christine Senty as permanent President and CEO
Karandeep Singh, MD, named inaugural Chief Health AI Officer at UC San Diego Health
Highmark Health announces financial leadership transitions at Allegheny Health Network, enGen
 

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