Dr. Charles Smith Named Chief Medical Officer for CIGNA's Wellness, Lifestyle Management and Coaching Programs
Posted on: Thursday, 4 September 2008, 12:00 CDT
CIGNA has named Dr. Charles Smith as chief medical officer for CIGNA's health solutions unit, which provides the company's health and wellness programs, including health coaching, behavioral health and lifestyle management programs, case management and chronic condition management. In this role, Dr. Smith will be responsible for the unit's clinical policies, clinical strategic direction and leadership for the unit's physicians.
Dr. Smith has more than 20 years of experience developing comprehensive health and wellness strategies that emphasize prevention and employee engagement. Most recently he served as a principal for Towers Perrin's Health and Welfare practice in New York.
"Charlie will help ensure that all our health improvement programs produce meaningful, evidenced-based outcomes for the individuals that use them," said Keith Dixon, president of CIGNA's health solutions unit. "He is widely recognized as a national leader in health services, and will be on point to articulate our clinical support capabilities both within the industry and with the public."
Dr. Smith is returning to CIGNA, where from 1999 through 2007 he held various medical leadership positions, most recently serving as national medical officer for CIGNA HealthCare national accounts. Prior to CIGNA, he served as senior medical director for NYLCare Health Plans of the Gulf Coast, medical director for Prudential Health Plans, Houston and for FHP Health Plans in San Diego, as well as a staff physician with Kelsey-Seybold Clinics in Houston.
He received a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University and both medical and family practice degrees from the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
About CIGNA
CIGNA (NYSE:CI) provides employers with benefits, expertise and services that improve the health, well-being and security of their employees. With approximately 47 million covered lives in the United States and around the world, CIGNA's operating subsidiaries offer a full portfolio of medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and vision care benefits and group life, accident and disability insurance. www.cigna.com.
Source: Business Wire
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