WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 6, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced it has
appointed Dr. Amar Desai as
President, Health Care Delivery, effective October 17. He will lead the newly formed
Health Care Delivery organization, overseeing implementation of key
areas of the company's health services and care delivery
strategy.
"This new organization will leverage the strength of the CVS
Health portfolio to develop and implement payor-agnostic products
and services," said CVS Health President and CEO Karen S.
Lynch. "Amar's deep background in clinical delivery and value-based
care will be an asset as we continue to deliver high quality
health and wellness care to our members and consumers."
Dr. Desai will oversee the company's clinical delivery strategy
to support retail health, chronic disease management and behavioral
health. He will become a member of the CVS Health executive
leadership team and report to Lynch.
Prior to joining CVS Health, Dr. Desai served as President and
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Pacific West, where he was
responsible for overseeing an integrated delivery network with more
than 20,000 physicians serving 2.5 million patients. Prior to
Optum, Dr. Desai served as President of HealthCare Partners, a
leading value-based medical group serving over 700,000
patients.
"CVS Health is uniquely positioned to change the way that
consumers receive, pay for and experience their care," said Dr.
Desai. "I look forward to working with the CVS Health management
team as we continue to deliver new solutions to improve outcomes
for the people we serve."
About CVS Health
CVS Health® is the leading health solutions company, delivering
care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the
health of communities across America through our local presence,
digital channels and over 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including
more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse
practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them
with their health – whether that's managing chronic diseases,
staying compliant with their medications or accessing affordable
health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help
people navigate the health care system – and their personal health
care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted
partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all
with heart, each and every day. Follow @CVSHealth on social
media.
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