CVS Health appoints former Optum exec to lead new healthcare delivery organization

Healthcare Finance News October 10, 2022
Jeff Lagasse

Dr. Amar Desai will oversee the company’s clinical delivery strategy to support retail health, chronic disease management and behavioral health.

CVS Health has appointed former Optum executive Dr. Amar Desai as president of its newly formed Health Care Delivery organization, where he will oversee implementation of key areas of the company’s health services and care delivery strategy.

The new organization is being formed to tap into the CVS Health portfolio to develop payer-agnostic products and services.

CVS Health President and CEO Karen S. Lynch said Desai’s 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.”

WHAT’S THE IMPACT

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