Clever Care Health Plan Strengthens Leadership Team for Medicare Advantage Growth
Clever Care Health Plan has announced three key appointments in its leadership team, reflecting its strategic growth in Southern California's Medicare Advantage market. Dr. Magda Lenartowicz has been appointed as Chief Medical and Innovation Officer, Allen Yang as Senior Vice President of Health Care Economics, and Halima McRoy as Vice President of Population Health Management. These appointments align with Clever Care's commitment to integrating Western medical practices with Eastern traditions to enhance health outcomes for its 51,000 members.
CEO Karen Walker Johnson highlighted the significance of these hires by stating, "By bringing these three exceptional leaders onboard right after we hit 51,000 members, we are building a best-in-class team."
Dr. Lenartowicz joins Clever Care with over 20 years of experience in advancing innovative care models focusing on complex populations. Her career emphasizes the integration of technology in patient care and delivering compassionate care. Dr. Lenartowicz commented, “I look forward to uniting great clinical care, ethical technology, and a genuine commitment to honoring the cultures, languages, and traditions of the members that Clever Care serves as I step into this new role.”
Allen Yang brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare finance, with a focus on Medicare Advantage and healthcare analytics. His past roles in leading health plans have equipped him to foster Clever Care's growth and operational excellence. He stated, “I plan to bring my deep knowledge of health care economics to Clever Care so that the company can sustain its strong reputation of being a trustworthy, reliable health plan partner.”
Halima McRoy will drive the company's population health strategy. Her efforts will focus on health equity, quality performance, and sustainable growth. With extensive experience in clinical integration and population health outcomes, McRoy aims to foster innovative and equitable solutions across the industry. She noted, “I respect the mission-driven work that the Clever Care team does to meet members where they are, and I can’t wait to bring my expertise to design equitable services that reflect the communities it serves.”
Clever Care continues to expand its culturally attuned health services, offering members access to a network of providers who understand their linguistic and cultural needs. This strategic alignment with its leadership team is expected to further advance Clever Care’s mission in delivering comprehensive, culturally sensitive care.