Tag: CareCentrix

NEW YORK – Parachute Health has launched a partnership with Optum and Walgreens/CareCentrix to embed prior authorization workflows directly into the prescribing process, liberating providers from what’s typically a back-and-forth process. “I am excited to be streamlining the ordering and authorization process by partnering with payers and building the necessary cost-controls to eliminate the current administrative burden that all stakeholders face," said David Gelbard, CEO...

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Optum Insight has launched DME Navigator, an end-to-end solution for DME benefits management that will speed the process of delivering DME to patients, while improving health outcomes and reducing costs. “Ensuring patients have timely access to DME is a growing challenge,” said Beth Merle, senior vice president, Affordability and Value Enablement, Optum. “DME Navigator will help health plans and DME suppliers deliver the equipment patients need more quickly...

HARTFORD, Conn. - CareCentrix has achieved Accreditation in Utilization Management from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This accreditation focuses on consumer protection and improvement in service to customers. It recognizes that organizations have open access networks and can improve service quality and utilize customized structures to meet purchaser needs. “CareCentrix is committed to coordinating the right patient care at the right time from hospital to home, and we’re...

HARTFORD, Conn. – It’s still “early innings” in its partnership with Walgreens Boots Alliance, but CareCentrix remains focused on building out centers of excellence across both basic services and complex disease management, says Steve Wogen, chief growth officer.  “In the last year, we have installed more new business across multiple home services than in the last three years,” he said.  “We continue to be focused on the management of home as...

DEERFIELD, Ill. – CareCentrix CEO John Driscoll will assume a new role as executive vice president and president, U.S. Healthcare, at Walgreens Boots Alliance, which includes Walgreens Health, later this month.   WBA in October 2021 said that it planned to invest $330 million in CareCentrix for a 55% stake in the company, as part of a plan to launch Walgreens Health. It recently entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 45%* stake in CareCentrix for approximately...

ELYRIA, Ohio – Matt Monaghan has left his role as chairman, president and CEO of Invacare.  Geoffrey Purtill, who has been serving as the company’s senior vice president and general manager, EMEA and APAC, is interim president and CEO.  “After careful consideration, the board determined that now is the right time for a change in leadership to oversee the successful execution of Invacare’s business transformation,” Cliff Nastas, Invacare’s lead independent...

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance has completed its majority share acquisition of CareCentrix.  WBA announced in October 2021 that it planned to invest $330 million for a 55% stake in CareCentrix, as part of a plan to launch Walgreens Health.  “We created Walgreens Health to reimagine local health care and wellbeing for all,” said Roz Brewer, CEO, WBA. “This partnership advances our ability to address the needs of people across care settings immediately...

HARTFORD, Conn. – A pulmonologist by training, Dr. Jonathan Gavras has more than 20 years of experience as a health care executive, including leadership roles at several health plans, most recently president of the Florida market at Bright HealthCare.   As a result, he’s seen firsthand the importance of value-based care and how the roles of payers and providers have evolved.   “Initially, they may be looking for someone to come in and manage making sure the patient...

HARTFORD, Conn. – CareCentrix has named longtime health plan executive and physician Carmella Sebastian, M.D., M.S., as chief medical officer. Sebastian most recently served as vice president of clinical operations at Oscar Health and, before that, she held leadership roles at Florida Blue, Humana and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Northeastern Pennsylvania. In her role at CareCentrix, she will guide the organization’s clinical vision, overseeing all aspects of clinical strategy and operations....

HARTFORD, Conn. – CareCentrix has been recognized by the Tampa Bay Times with a 2022 Top Workplaces Award. It’s the fourth year in a row that CareCentrix has received the award. “The ongoing challenges of the past two years have made it more critical than ever to invest in our team so that they can make at-home care possible for those who need it most,” said John Driscoll, CEO of CareCentrix. “We’re honored to accept this award and look forward to continuing our...