CareSource Hires Chief Information Officer
Paul Stoddard comes to CareSource with extensive Medicaid managed care experience
DAYTON, Ohio, December 17, 2010 – CareSource, a public-sector managed care company, hired Paul Stoddard as the new Chief Information Officer effective November 1. He will oversee the development of information technology (IT) strategy, IT delivery and business intelligence and informatics.
Most recently, Stoddard served as Vice President and Chief Information Officer with BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York. In that role he was responsible for all aspects of information technology (IT) including systems development and support, business intelligence and data warehousing, web development, technology infrastructure, IT architecture, security and compliance. In addition, he has extensive managed care experience.
“Paul is an innovative leader with more than 27 years of industry experience and we are excited to have him join the CareSource executive team” said Pamela Morris, President and CEO. “He has a proven track record of driving innovation and has a keen focus on execution, which makes him a perfect fit for his role at CareSource.”
Stoddard received an MBA from State University of New York at Buffalo and is a native of upstate New York. He and his family will relocate to the Dayton area.
About CareSource
CareSource is a non-profit health plan founded on the principles of quality and service, delivered with compassion and a thorough understanding of the Medicaid consumer. By staying true to its mission of making a difference in the lives of underserved people by improving their health care, CareSource has become one of the largest and fastest growing Medicaid managed care plans in the nation. Today, CareSource serves more than 862,000 Medicaid and Medicare Advantage consumers in Ohio and Michigan.
With a strong focus on preventive care, CareSource utilizes a continuum of care model to members at all stages of health and illness. In addition to all required services, CareSource offers extra benefits such as a 24-hour nurse advice line, transportation to doctor's appointments, and a variety of care management programs. For more information about CareSource, visit www.caresource.com.
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Contact: Jenny Michael at 937.531.3103 or jenny.michael@caresource.com