DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:THC) has named Matt Cowley as chief
executive officer of its Arizona health plan operations, effective
September 22. He will oversee the strategic operations of Phoenix
Health Plan, LLC, and Phoenix
Health Plans, Inc. Tenet’s Phoenix health plans serve Medicaid
members in Arizona’s largest county and offer Medicare Advantage members
around the state access to more than 50 hospitals and 6,700
physicians—comprising one of Arizona’s largest health networks.
“Matt’s extensive experience with Medicaid and Medicare insurance plans
will serve him well as he positions the Arizona health plans as
high-value insurers within the state,” said Phillip Roe, senior vice
president of finance and head of health plan operations at Tenet
Healthcare. “Working closely with Conifer
Health Solutions, Matt will build and manage a risk-based platform
of products and drive continual improvement in clinical, operational and
financial performance of the health plans.”
Cowley also will serve as president and chief operating officer of
Advantage Healthcare Management Company, which provides management and
administrative services for Tenet’s health
plans across the United States.
Since 2009, Cowley has served as the head of Medicare products for
Aetna-managed Mercy Care Plan in Arizona, and he previously served as
vice president of planning and strategy for Aetna Medicaid. Earlier in
his career, Cowley served as a consultant for a variety of Fortune 500
healthcare and finance companies.
Cowley holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard
Business School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young
University.
About Tenet
Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a national, diversified healthcare
services company with more than 105,000 employees united around a common
mission: to help people live happier, healthier lives. The company
operates 80 hospitals, more than 190 outpatient centers, six health
plans and Conifer Health Solutions, a leading provider of healthcare
business process services in the areas of revenue cycle management,
value based care and patient communications. For more information,
please visit www.tenethealth.com.
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About Phoenix Health Plan, LLC
Phoenix Health Plan (PHP) is a health plan contracted with the Arizona
Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid system.
PHP services Maricopa County.
PHP is committed to providing exceptional healthcare and customer
service to our members in partnership with AHCCCS. Phoenix Health Plan
members can count on more than 3,780 physicians and providers, more than
25 hospitals, urgent care centers, a 24-hour Nurse Advice Line and
transportation services. For more information, visit www.phoenixhealthplan.com.
About Phoenix Health Plans, Inc.
Phoenix Health Plans offers three affordable, yet benefit-rich Medicare
Advantage health plan options along with one of the largest healthcare
networks in Arizona. These plans are designed to meet a broad range of
needs for Medicare-eligible individuals in Arizona. Both Phoenix
Advantage (HMO) and Phoenix Advantage Select (HMO) serve
Medicare-eligible residents of Coconino, Gila, Maricopa, Mohave, Pima,
Pinal, Santa Cruz, and Yavapai counties. Phoenix Advantage HMO offers
health benefits, and Phoenix Advantage Select (HMO) offers health
benefits plus dental, vision and over-the-counter allowance benefits.
Phoenix Advantage Plus (HMO SNP) serves those eligible for Arizona’s
Medicaid program and Medicare in Maricopa County. Phoenix Health Plans
is an HMO and HMO Special Needs Plan with a Medicare contract and a
contract with the Arizona Medicaid program. For more information, visit www.phoenixhealthplans.com.
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