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Tampa, FL-based WellCare Appointed Darren Ghanayem as Chief Information Officer
About the Company
WellCare Health Plans (NYSE: WCG) is a FORTUNE 500 company based in Tampa, Fla., employing more than 5,000 associates nationwide. WellCare has developed a full complement of expertise in the three major areas of government-sponsored health care…. Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. Leveraging these for our members` benefit is a key part of the value we bring to our members. WellCare has a focus on those members who are dually eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare. This is an area of specialization that many other health plans simply do not have. We are committed to continually improving the quality of care and service that we provide to our members. We help our members access the right care at the right time in the appropriate setting through coordinated care teams and community partnerships. And we`re focused on government customers and use a disciplined approach to ensuring a competitive cost structure.
About the Person
Darren Ghanayem was named SVP, Chief Information Officer (CIO) in April 2016. He is responsible for further advancing WellCare’s technology capabilities to support the company’s focus on growth and innovation opportunities. He reports to the CEO and serves as a member of the executive leadership team. Prior to joining WellCare, Darren spent more than 15 years with Anthem, formerly WellPoint, Inc., where he provided leadership for a broad variety of technology initiatives. Most recently, he served as vice president of business transformation, where he developed innovative solutions to improve health care for members and providers. Prior to assuming this role, Darren held roles of increasing responsibility, serving as a director, staff VP, VP and VP/CIO of Anthem’s commercial business unit. Darren also served as a senior project director with Access Systems, LLC and as a product manager with Reynolds and Reynolds. Darren earned a bachelor’s degree in aerospace technology with a concentration in computer technology and an associate in applied science electrical engineering technology from Purdue University. Notably, in 2013, Darren was recognized as a Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leader.
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