Scottsdale, Ariz. – April 13, 2011 – Univita announces today the addition of Dr. John Mach, a foremost physician and thought leader in care management. Dr. Mach will serve as President and General Manager of Univita’s Complex Case Management division.
Univita partners with health plans to provide independent aging support to members across the health care continuum. At the far end of this continuum are complex cases, representing the members that need the most intensive care and support.
“Under Dr. Mach’s leadership, we have the experience—and insight—needed to serve members at the most critical stages of health and aging,” says Hugh Lytle, Univita President and Chief Executive Officer.
Dr. Mach’s 25-year track record as a leading physician and industry expert is built upon an impressive bank of professional experience. As Chief Medical Officer for XLHealth, he led all clinical program development, medical management and quality improvement efforts in support of Medicare Chronic Illness Special Needs Plans. As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary Evercare, he led geriatric and special needs clinical programs for the nation’s care management leader for aging, chronically ill and disabled individuals.
“Finding better, smarter ways to help our health plan partners meet the care needs of individuals with extraordinarily complex cases is a key goal of Univita’s,” says Lytle. “And there is no one better suited to lead this effort than Dr. John Mach.”
About Univita Health
Univita provides home-based care management through specialized support and in-home interventions to people with complex needs. Univita’s comprehensive approach to delivering, integrating and managing home care services, promotes patient independence, improves accountability and lowers health care costs. Univita works with current and emerging population risk managers such as health plans, integrated health systems and physician groups, serving commercially insured working age, Medicare and Medicaid populations. To learn more, visit www.univitahealth.com
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