MANCHESTER, N.H.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/AmeriHealthCaritas?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#AmeriHealthCaritaslt;/agt;–AmeriHealth
Caritas, a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health
care solutions for those most in need, announced that it has appointed
Scott Westover as market president of its New Hampshire plan,
AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire. In this role, Westover will be
responsible for the plan’s strategic direction, growth, and leadership.
He will also serve as the plan’s primary point of contact with the state
of New Hampshire.
Westover has more than 15 years of experience working with New Hampshire
health care organizations. His local experience includes working for
leading health care providers, directing a Medicaid health plan, and
driving national health strategy for multiple Fortune 50 corporations.
He most recently served as vice president, provider joint ventures and
national accounts for Anthem, Inc.
Westover holds a bachelor’s degree from New England College and a Master
of Business Administration degree from Franklin Pierce College. He grew
up in Milford, New Hampshire, and now lives in the Concord area.
“As we expand into New Hampshire, we are fortunate to have found a
leader who has a strong understanding of the state’s Medicaid population
and a belief in our mission to help people get care, stay well, and to
build healthy communities,” said AmeriHealth Caritas Chairman and CEO
Paul Tufano. “Scott’s background and expertise will be highly valuable
to us as we build relationships with New Hampshire Medicaid enrollees,
caregivers, providers, and advocacy groups; and support the state in its
work to provide high quality, sustainable health care for its citizens.”
“AmeriHealth Caritas has the right attitude for New Hampshire – putting
members first and working with doctors and other health care providers
to improve the lives of their patients. I’m excited to focus on helping
people in my home state,” said Westover. “Families benefit from the
programs AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies offers to help them
address socioeconomic factors that influence their health. It’s a
privilege to serve AmeriHealth Caritas’ membership in New Hampshire.”
About AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire
AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire is a managed care organization that
will begin serving enrollees in New Hampshire’s Medicaid Care Management
program beginning in September 2019. AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire
will help the state’s Medicaid population get care, stay well, and build
healthy communities by addressing the acute and broader social factors
that drive health outcomes.
About AmeriHealth Caritas
AmeriHealth Caritas is one of the nation’s leaders in health care
solutions for those most in need. Operating in 11 states and the
District of Columbia, AmeriHealth Caritas serves more than 5 million
Medicaid, Medicare, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
members through its integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical
benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, and behavioral
health services. Headquartered in Philadelphia, AmeriHealth Caritas is a
mission-driven organization with more than 35 years of experience
serving low-income and chronically ill populations. AmeriHealth Caritas
is part of the Independence Health Group in partnership with Blue Cross
Blue Shield of Michigan. For more information, visit www.amerihealthcaritas.com.
Contacts
Joshua Brett
Tel: 1-215-863-5458
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