A longtime leader in Florida’s health care market has been tapped by Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) to lead that company’s Medicare operations in North and South Florida.
Fernando J. Valverde took over Jan. 6 as a regional market president, guiding continued development and expansion of Humana’s medicare business.
The Louisville, Ky.,-based insurance company is one of Florida’s largest health benefits companies, with over 700,000 Medicare members statewide.
Prior to joining Humana, Valverde served as chief executive officer of Florida International University (FIU) and associate dean for community and clinical affairs at the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, both located in Miami. In his 25 years in the field, Valverde has also earned recognition for the founding, operation and management of several health care companies, including Health Plus of Puerto Rico (now known as Humana of Puerto Rico).
Valverde received his medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
“With his seasoned knowledge of Florida’s health care market, his broad Medicare managed care leadership experience, and his previous work with Humana members, Fernando will help ensure the long-term success of Humana’s Medicare operations and our expanding business overall,” said Humana Southern Division Regional Vice President George Renaudin. “When he led GoldStar Medical Management and Coastal Physician Group, Fernando successfully oversaw the care of nearly 40,000 Medicare and 40,000 commercial Humana Health Plan members in more than 50 clinical sites across Florida.”
Valverde, who will also oversee staff leadership in Humana’s Medicare division for North and South Florida, will report to Renaudin and be based in Miramar in Broward County.
Date: Jan 8, 2014