Michael Neidorff, Centene’s chief executive, has remained in charge for 25 years, an exceptionally long time for a company leader. For the first time since his appointment in 1996, the payer will shortly begin seeking for Michael Neidorff’s replacement, commencing an executive search. Neidorff’s successor will be chosen by the new board, which will be made up of five new incoming leaders as part of the deal with Politan Capital Management. Neidorff’s successor will face continued uncertainty as the health sector enters another pandemic year, with a new variant bearing down on the United States.
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Matt Eyles becomes one of the Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for 2021
AHIP is dedicated to ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality, affordable health care options. So it’s a huge honor for AHIP President and CEO Matt Eyles to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for 2021. This prestigious award honors individuals who are considered the most influential in the industry in terms of leadership and impact by their peers and the senior editors of Modern Healthcare. This is Eyles’ fourth appearance on the list, this time in 2021.
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FCC to aid 68 healthcare providers with $42.7 M telehealth funds
The most recent round of government telehealth money will go to 68 healthcare providers throughout the country to assist them purchase technologies and software to improve virtual care delivery. The initiative, which began in 2020 as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be relaunched in March, according to the government. The FCC has set aside $250 million for this year’s program, with more than $208 million already distributed to providers around the country.