Humana names President of Medicare Operations in Nevada
2008-06-03 22:27:25 -
www.humana.com - Humana Corporate Communications Ross McLerran, 210-617-1771 rmclerran@humana.com Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), a leading provider of Medicare health plans and prescription drug plans, has named Oraida Roman president of Medicare operations for Humana in Nevada.
In her new position, Roman will have responsibility for the overall strategic direction and growth of Humana's Medicare business in the state. Roman will also ensure the successful integration of 26,700 members residing in Clark and Nye counties who were recently acquired through Humana's purchase of UnitedHealth Group's SecureHorizon Medicare Advantage HMO business. Humana now provides benefit coverage for more than 45,000 people with Medicare in the state.
"Serving Medicare beneficiaries with innovative products, service and actionable information and guidance is fundamentally important to Humana, and I am confident that Oraida's extensive background, talent and experience will further enhance the value Humana brings to people with Medicare," said Rob Hitchcock, Vice President of Senior Products, Western Region for Humana.
Roman has been with Humana for more than 11 years most recently as the Director of Medical Service Organization Support and Provider Contracting for Humana's Central Florida market based in Tampa. She also served as a Regional Director of Network Services for the Central Florida market, as well as Senior Director of Provider Operations for Humana in Tampa and as Director of Provider Contracts in Tampa.
Roman holds a Masters in Health Administration from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University.
Humana's products offerings in Nevada include Medicare prescription drug plans, a Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage health plans, including Medicare HMO and private-fee-for-service health plans.
About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health and supplemental benefits companies, with approximately 11.4 million medical members. Humana is a full-service benefits solutions company, offering a wide array of health and supplementary benefit plans for employer groups, government programs and individuals.
Over its 47-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to meet changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio.
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Oraida Roman assumes responsibility for Humana's growth in state
