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Nicholas Theodore, MD

Nicholas Theodore, MD, MS, a nationally recognized expert in brain and spinal cord injury has been appointed chairman of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix’s department of neurosurgery at Banner – University Medical Center...
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Barb Zwiener

Barb Zwiener, vice president of payor contracts at HonorHealth is retiring after many years in the health sector as an influential leader. Congratulations on your retirement, Barb!...
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Mary Temm Retires

Mary Temm announced that after 42 years in healthcare, 33 years in healthcare consulting, she has decided to retire and close Temm & Associates, Inc. Congratulations on your retirement, Mary!
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James Stover

James Stover is the new plan president & chief executive officer of Arizona Complete Health (Centene). Stover was previously Centene’s president of Arizona Medicaid. Martha Smith, ACH’s previous plan president and CEO has moved to a new undisclosed corporate role.
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Marina Sandoval

Marina Sandoval is now senior community engagement strategist at Salt River Project. Sandoval was previously the executive director of the State Forty Eight Foundation and director of strategic partnerships with Valleywise Health Foundation....
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Ramona Hernandez

Ramona Hernandez is now chief revenue officer at Boolient. This HFMA superstar was also VP of revenue cycle growth at Infinx and Knowtion.
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Janee Foss

Janee Foss was promoted to system director of marketing operations and process improvement at CommonSpirit Health. Foss was formerly the system manager for digital marketing and operations. She also held previous marketing roles at AZ Blue and Aetna....
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Carmen Heredia

Former AHCCCS director Carmen Heredia is now owner of Sonora Strategy Partners. Prior to her leadership role at Arizona’s Medicaid agency, Heredia was chief executive officer at Valle del Sol for nearly two decades....

Dave Cheney

Dave Cheney, NAH President and CEO, was named one of northern Arizona’s “Movers and Shakers” by Sedona Monthly Magazine. Read more here Congratulations Dave!...
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Barb Fanning

Barb Fanning is now the director of strategic initiatives at College Medical Center. She was formerly the director of business development for Haven Behavioral Hospital....
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Todd Lefkowitz Joins Sagebrush Healthcare

Todd Lefkowitz is now chief managed care officer at Sagebrush Healthcare. He was previously with P3 Health Partners, DaVita and Iasis.
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Lisa Hartsock

Lisa Hartsock is now the chief executive officer, board of directors at Valleywise Health Foundation. Hartsock was formerly the foundations relations executive.
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Seth Dubry, MD

Seth Dubry, MD is now medical director and director of medical affairs at CVS Health. Dubry was previously with Equality Health after leadership roles with Banner Health and Centene.
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Kelly Bauer

Kelly Bauer, who recently completed her PhD and is a fellow with HFMA, is now director of account management at BC Services, Inc. She was with Centauri for over a decade in various roles.
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Tanya Sibrava

Tanya Sibrava, D.O. is now market physician executive with Monogram Health. She was most recently the executive vice president at Arkos and formerly worked for Arizona Priority Care and Adobe Care and Wellness....
Arizona Comings & Goings

Marla Riney

Marla Riney is now director of clinic strategy & operations at Leading MDs. She previously held positions at Hopeful Healing, Aetna CVS and Banner Health.
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Kathy Madel Joins Cigna Arizona

Kathy Madel joined Cigna Arizona as AVP of provider contracting and network management after a 34-year career with Centene.
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Christian Leon

Christian Leon is now president and chief executive officer of Feliz Family Care & Happy Kids Pediatrics. He was previously Arizona market president for Equality Health.
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Ryan Koos

Ryan Koos is now the senior vice president and chief supply chain officer at Banner Health. He was formerly the chief supply chain officer at Sharp Healthcare.
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Mauricio Orozco

Mauricio Orozco is the new community engagement specialist for Arizona Priority Care. Orozco previously held a similar role at Care1st Health Plan, now dba Arizona Complete Health.
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