About Care1st
Who Are We?
Care1st Health Plan Arizona provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid (Care1st Health Plan Arizona), Medicare Advantage (WellCare) and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (WellCare) across the state of Arizona. Care1st Health Plan Arizona and WellCare are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation, a leading multi-national healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives.
Executive Team
Care1st Health Plan Arizona, Inc. is managed by a team of professionals and dedicated executives. We strive to pay our providers quickly and accurately, processing claims in a timely manner and providing high quality health care services to our members. Care1st aims to be one of the most provider-orientated managed care institutions. Put our management team to the test!
Care1st's management team consists of the following individuals:
- Scott Cummings
Plan President - Son Yong Pak
Director
Member Advocacy - Maria Cole
Director
State Pharmacy - Chris Vinyard
Director
Government Affairs - Mark Shen
Director
Behavioral Health
Adult System of Care - Vicki Cons
Director
Behavioral Health
Children’s System
of Care
- Deena Sigel
VP, Finance - Dr. Ed Fess
Medical Director - Dee Reny
Director
Case Management - Nancy DeRosa
Director
Quality Improvement - Patty Dal Soglio
Director, Compliance - Brent Ratterree
Director
State Operations - Tim Tejada
Director
Network Management - Nicolle Cameron
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