WellCare of Kentucky is happy to announce the appointment of Corey Ewing as its new Chief Executive Officer for the Kentucky market, which will begin on February 14, 2022. Ewing has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer of Centene’s Indiana health plan, MHS.
- Managed care services: WellCare of Kentucky is the largest Medicaid provider and third largest Medicare provider in the state offering managed care services to 537,500 members, including families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex needs. Prior to joining Centene in 2020, Ewing spent over 15 years in hospital administration, including serving as the CEO for two regional medical centers with Community Health Systems (CHS, Inc.).
- Extensive Background: “Corey is a hands-on leader who brings an extensive background in healthcare management and operations that will continue to help us deliver on our commitment to provide high-quality care and services to our members in Kentucky,” said Dave Thomas, Executive Vice President, Markets for Centene, WellCare of Kentucky’s parent company.
- High quality care: “I am humbled and honored to join the WellCare team who, for more than a decade, has worked to provide Kentuckians with access to high-quality care and services across the commonwealth,” said Ewing. “I look forward to continuing the important partnerships with local providers, community organizations, and our state partners to help our members live better, healthier lives.”
- Transformation: “His track record of serving rural care communities will be especially instrumental in furthering our mission to transform the health of our members and local communities all across the state”, said Dave.
- Complex needs: WellCare of Kentucky provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex needs primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans across the state. WellCare is a wholly subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading multi-national healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives.