IlliniCare Health Bolsters Leadership Team with the Addition of Patrick Ross

WESTMONT, Ill., Feb. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- IlliniCare Health, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation CNC, has strengthened its leadership team to support its growing membership within Illinois. Patrick Ross has been named President, IlliniCare ASO (Administrative Services Organization).  In this role, Mr. Ross will manage client relationships and ensure that the coordination of care services are comprehensive and scalable; improve care delivery systems to enhance health outcomes and reduce costs; and increase patient and provider satisfaction.

"Pat brings a depth of experience and energy to this leadership position that will allow us to continue to develop partnerships that positively impact the health of our community," said Jeff Joy, President and CEO for IlliniCare Health. "I am confident that his extensive background will help IlliniCare Health continue its mission of finding creative ways to deliver better health outcomes at lower costs."

Pat Ross – President, IlliniCare ASO
Ross will be accountable for managing the performance and direction of all aspects of IlliniCare Health ASO. Previously, he was Vice President of Operations within Centene's Health Plan Organization.  In this capacity, he helped guide several of Centene's plan organizations through various operational and financial projects.  Prior to that, Pat was President of Bridgeway, Centene's Arizona subsidiary.  In addition, Pat has spent many years within operations at HealthNet and PacifiCare in California as well as Arizona. He earned his bachelor's degree in Accounting from Quincy University in Quincy Illinois.

About IlliniCare Health
IlliniCare Health is one of the leading Medicaid health plans in Illinois, providing services under the Integrated Care Plan (seniors and persons with disabilities), the Family Health Plan (pregnant women and children) and those who are newly eligible for Medicaid under the ACA.  IlliniCare Health was one of six plans chosen to participate in the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative in the greater Chicago area, providing coordinated services for those individuals dually-eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.  In addition, IlliniCare Health was selected to provide the back office and operational infrastructure to CountyCare Health Plan - a Medicaid managed care plan of the Cook County Hospital and Health Care System. IlliniCare Health also offers plans that target low-income individuals who are seeking affordable, quality health coverage on the Illinois Marketplace. For more information, please visit www.illinicare.com.

About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading multi-line healthcare enterprise that provides programs and services to government sponsored healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals.  Many receive benefits provided under Medicaid, including the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), as well as Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD), Foster Care and Long Term Care (LTC), in addition to other state-sponsored/hybrid programs, and Medicare (Special Needs Plans).  The Company operates local health plans and offers a range of health insurance solutions.  It also contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide specialty services including behavioral health, care management software, correctional systems healthcare, in-home health services, life and health management, managed vision, pharmacy benefits management, specialty pharmacy and telehealth services.

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SOURCE IlliniCare Health