ST. LOUIS, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation
(NYSE: CNC) today appointed Jesse
Hunter as Executive Vice President of Operations. Mr.
Hunter has been with Centene since 2002. "As the company
continues to explore growth opportunities, this new alignment
ensures the coordination of our business development," said
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Neidorff.
Those reporting directly to Mr. Hunter are Mark Eggert, EVP, Health Plan Business Unit;
Jason Harrold, SVP, Specialty
Business Unit; Brent Layton, SVP
Business Development and Patricia
Darnley, SVP Network Development.
SVP Aparna Abburi will assume responsibility of Hunter's current
duties overseeing Corporate Development and will report to him.
The business development realignment is effective
immediately.
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading
multi-line healthcare enterprise that provides programs and
related services to the rising number of underinsured and uninsured
individuals. Many receive benefits provided under Medicaid,
including the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as
well as Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD), Foster Care and long-term care, in addition to
other state-sponsored programs, and Medicare (Special Needs Plans).
Centene's CeltiCare subsidiary offers states unique, "exchange
based" and other cost-effective coverage solutions for low income
populations. The Company operates local health plans and offers a
range of health insurance solutions. It also contracts with other
healthcare and commercial organizations to provide specialty
services including behavioral health, life and health management,
managed vision, telehealth services, and pharmacy benefits
management.
More information regarding Centene is available at
www.centene.com.
SOURCE Centene Corporation