Managed Healthcare Executive January 29, 2024
Briana Contreras

Michael A. Carson has recently been appointed as president and CEO of Centene Corporation’s Medicare business, Wellcare.

Carson, who succeeds Richard Fisher, will now be responsible for Medicare business performance, strategy and the growth of Wellcare.

Before serving nearly three decades in the healthcare industry, Carson began his career in the United States Air Force, where he served for almost a decade.

He has since developed an array of leadership, operational and industry skills in both the payer and provider space with a focus on serving Medicare and dual-eligible populations.

Carson previously held the positions of CEO at CareAbout, a value-based primary and multi-specialty care startup, as well as at Bright Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.

Additionally, he...

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