Centene Corporation Appoints David Lavely as President and CEO of OptiCare Managed Vision
October 28 2009 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced it appointed
David Lavely, O.D., as President and CEO of OptiCare Managed
Vision, effective October 12, 2009. Dr. Lavely replaces Jason
Harrold, who served as President of OptiCare for 10 years. Mr.
Harrold became Senior Vice President of Centene’s Specialty
Business Unit, of which OptiCare is a part, in August 2009.
Dr. Lavely has been with OptiCare for more than 15 years serving
in a number of roles with increasing responsibility. Most recently,
he was Senior Vice President of Business Development for the
company.
“Dr. Lavely has been critical to OptiCare’s success in
administering quality managed and underwritten vision benefits
across the country,” declared Mr. Harrold. “In his new role, he
will continue to provide leadership and expertise to help the
company continue to deliver quality healthcare for our
members.”
Dr. Lavely received his bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania
State University, Doctor of Optometry from Pennsylvania College of
Optometry, and Master of Business Administration from the
University of Pittsburgh.
He is an active member of several organizations including the
North Carolina Insurance Underwriters Association and the National
Association of Health Underwriters.
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation is a leading multi-line healthcare
enterprise that provides programs and related services to
individuals receiving benefits under Medicaid, including the
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as Aged, Blind
or Disabled (ABD), Foster Care, Long-Term Care and
Medicare (Special Needs Plans). The Company operates local health
plans and offers a wide range of health insurance solutions to
individuals and the rising number of uninsured Americans. It
also contracts with other healthcare and commercial
organizations to provide specialty services including behavioral
health, life and health management, managed vision, telehealth
services, pharmacy benefits management and medication
adherence. Information regarding Centene is available via the
Internet at www.centene.com.
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