New Jersey Native Joseph Brand to Lead Operational Efficiency and Innovation in MA Operations, Enhancing Care for Physicians and Patients
FRANKLIN, Tenn., (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clover Health Investments, Corp. (Nasdaq: CLOV) (โClover Healthโ or โCloverโ), a physician enablement technology company committed to bringing access to great healthcare to everyone on Medicare, today announced the appointment of Joseph Brand as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. Mr. Brand will oversee core MA operations and drive performance improvements, with a focus on improving healthcare delivery in New Jersey by leveraging operational efficiencies and technological innovation.
Mr. Brand brings nearly 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, having held prominent positions in healthcare operations and technology. Most recently, he served as COO at Jefferson Health Plans, where he spearheaded the creation of a Business Process as a Service (BPaaS) offering, Prior to that, Mr. Brand held senior roles at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, where he played a key role in transforming healthcare delivery and supporting New Jersey physicians. His extensive knowledge of the New Jersey market reinforces Clover Healthโs commitment to enhancing the quality of care in the state and investing in local healthcare infrastructure.
โAs a proud lifelong New Jerseyan, Iโm truly impressed by Cloverโs unwavering dedication to our state,โ said Brand. โBy championing independent physicians, Clover strengthens the core of our local communities, and their affordable plans provide seniors with vital access to high-quality healthcare. After years of insight into the healthcare system, I firmly believe Clover has transformed New Jersey into one of the leading states for Medicare beneficiaries.โ
Throughout his career, Mr. Brand has demonstrated a proven track record of success in driving large-scale operational transformations, optimizing costs, and implementing innovative solutions to improve business performance. During his tenure at Jefferson Health Plans, he was instrumental in building scalable processes to support Medicare Advantage and Medicaid programs and integrating advanced technology such as AI and automation into day-to-day operations. At Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ, Mr. Brand led enterprise-wide technology initiatives, including the transformation of critical systems, and helped steer the organization toward digital innovation and enhanced customer experiences.
In his new role at Clover Health, Mr. Brand will be responsible for managing Cloverโs Medicare Advantage operations with a focus on optimizing operational processes to enhance performance and drive the companyโs value-based care initiatives through advanced technology and data-driven solutions.
โJoeโs appointment underscores Cloverโs unwavering commitment to operational excellence and supporting local healthcare providers,โ said Jamie Reynoso, CEO of Medicare Advantage, Clover Health. โHis vast experience in driving efficiency and utilizing cutting-edge solutions will be instrumental in elevating our Medicare Advantage operations and ensuring outstanding service for our members and the physicians we partner with across New Jersey.โ
For information on Clover Healthโs Medicare Advantage plans, visit www.cloverhealth.com. For information on Clover Health Investments, Corp. visit investors.cloverhealth.com.
About Clover Health:
Clover Health (Nasdaq: CLOV) is a physician enablement technology company committed to bringing access to great healthcare to everyone on Medicare. This includes a health equity-based focus on seniors who have historically lacked access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. Our strategy is powered by our software platform, Clover Assistant, which is designed to aggregate patient data from across the healthcare ecosystem to support clinical decision-making and improve health outcomes through the early identification and management of chronic disease. For our members, we provide PPO and HMO Medicare Advantage plans in several states, with a differentiated focus on our flagship wide-network, high-choice PPO plans. For healthcare providers outside Clover Health's Medicare Advantage plan, we aim to extend the benefits of our data-driven technology platform to a wider audience via our subsidiary, Counterpart Health, and to enable enhanced patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs on a nationwide scale. Clover Health has published data demonstrating the technologyโs impact on Medication Adherence, as well as the earlier identification and management of Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease.
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