Our Team
René Lerer, M.D.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Magellan Health Services
As chairman and chief executive officer, René Lerer is responsible for Magellan's strategic direction and the operations of the company.
Prior to assuming his current role, he served as president and chief operating officer, with responsibility for Magellan's three lines of business - behavioral health, radiology and specialty pharmaceuticals; all operations, including its care management centers; and many of the company's enterprise-wide functions, including clinical, information technology, product development, and marketing and communications.
René has more than 20 years of health care experience. Prior to joining Magellan in 2002, he was a co-founder and president of Internet HealthCare Group, a health care technology venture fund. Earlier in his career he served as chief operating officer of Prudential Healthcare nationally and as president of The Travelers Health Network. He also served as senior vice president of operations, pharmacy and disease management with Value Health, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange-listed specialty managed care organization.
René holds a bachelor's degree in Psychobiology from Oberlin College and a doctor of medicine degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is board-certified in internal medicine.
Karen S. Rohan
President, Magellan Health Services
As president of Magellan Health Services, Karen is responsible for the strategic direction and profit and loss of Magellan's existing business units-behavioral health, radiology, specialty pharmaceuticals and Medicaid pharmacy benefits administration.
Karen has more than 18 years of experience in the health care industry and was most recently president of the Group Disability, Dental and Vision Care businesses of CIGNA Corporation. The role was the culmination of a career with CIGNA that included a number of positions with increasing responsibilities in business strategy, operations and finance, including positions as president of the company's specialty businesses, which include behavioral health and pharmacy, chief underwriting officer for its health care business, and vice president and business financial officer for health care field operations.
Earlier in her career, Karen worked as a certified public accountant with a number of organizations, including Ernst & Young.
She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Boston College and an M.B.A. from Boston University.
Jonathan N. Rubin
Chief Financial Officer
As chief financial officer, Jon Rubin is responsible for all of Magellan's financial matters, including strategy, reporting and support of operations.
Jon has more than 20 years of corporate and business line experience in managed health care. His background includes leadership of broad financial functions, actuarial services, pricing and underwriting, and medical economics. He also has played significant roles in strategy development and mergers and acquisitions, and supported investor relations activities through interactions with the financial community.
Prior to joining Magellan, Jon held a variety of roles at CIGNA Corporation, including serving as chief financial officer for its largest operating division, CIGNA Healthcare, which comprises its core medical and specialty health businesses.
Jon graduated magna cum laude from the University of Rochester with bachelor's degrees in economics and mathematics. He is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a member of the board of directors for the American School for the Deaf.
Gary D. Anderson
Chief Information Officer
As chief information officer, Gary Anderson is responsible for leading the company's information technology strategy and data management efforts. Previously, Gary served as senior vice president for Magellan's application development and system migration efforts.
Gary has more than 20 years of experience in engineering and computer technology, including more than 15 years in the health care information technology arena. Prior to joining Magellan, Gary served as chief systems architect for Kirk-Van Orsdel Health Care where he was responsible for the development of all systems strategies and implementations. He also served as an engineer for Emerson Electric's defense group where he was instrumental in the design and development of automated testing equipment and software for the FA/18 and F15 fighter aircraft and the C130 terrain avoidance systems.
Gary holds a degree in computer science and electrical engineering from the University of Missouri.
Tina Blasi
Chief Executive Officer, National Imaging Associates
As chief executive officer of National Imaging Associates (NIA), Tina Blasi is responsible for day-to-day management and strategic direction of Magellan's radiology business segment. She brings an entrepreneurial background and expertise in growing world-class emerging-industry businesses to Magellan.
Prior to joining Magellan, Tina co-founded and served as chief operating officer of Lumenos, a leading consumer-directed health plan that was acquired by WellPoint in 2005. At Lumenos, both before its acquisition by WellPoint and afterward, she was responsible for all financial, technological, operational, and client-centered aspects of the company, including new product development, account management, claims processing, customer service, training, quality management, human resources and management of network and partner relationships.
Previously, Tina served as chief operating officer for Value Behavioral Health. She managed operations, finance, sales, account management, human resources, information technology, business implementation and workplace services for 12 regional business units, 31 staff model Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offices and 1,400 employees servicing 850 clients with 18 million members. During her tenure at Value Behavioral Health, Tina also served as executive vice president for eastern/northeastern operations, chief operating officer/IBM unit and vice president for network operations and provider relations.
Prior to her roles at Value Behavioral Health, Tina served as vice president, health services at Jurgovan & Blair, Inc. and founded and operated Mid-Valley Home Health Services (a Medicare-certified home health agency).
Tina holds a bachelor of science degree in business education from Bloomsburg State College, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.
Edward J. Christie
Chief Operations Finance Officer
As chief operations finance officer, Edward Christie has financial responsibility for all of the company's lines of business - behavioral health (encompassing health plan, employer and public sector), radiology and specialty pharmacy.
Since joining the company in 1995, Ed has served in progressively responsible roles and, prior to assuming his current position, was senior vice president of financial operations. His role expanded significantly with Magellan's entry in 2006 into the radiology and specialty pharmacy management arenas.
Ed has nearly 20 years of financial and operational experience, primarily in the insurance and health services industries, including nine years with the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche in both its auditing and consulting practices.
He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Villanova University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Daniel N. Gregoire
General Counsel
As general counsel, Daniel Gregoire is responsible for oversight of all legal affairs pertaining to Magellan Health Services. His duties include negotiation of mergers and acquisitions, management of legal department resources, negotiation and drafting of provider contracts, customer contracts and documents related to corporate transactions, employment contracts and independent contractor agreements. He is responsible for regulatory and legal compliance, corporate compliance program, day-to-day legal counseling on general business activities and retaining and overseeing outside legal counsel.
Dan was formerly executive vice president, general counsel and secretary of Oxford Health Plans, LLC. While at Oxford, he was responsible for all of the health plan's legal affairs including SEC reporting, governance, compliance and litigation, as well as advice to senior management and the board of directors.
Prior to joining Oxford, Dan was an attorney and partner with Sheehan, Phinney, Bass and Green P.A., a Manchester, New Hampshire-based law firm. During his nearly 20-year tenure with the firm, he practiced in the areas of corporate and securities law with an emphasis on the health care industry.
Dan holds a juris doctorate and a bachelor of arts degree from Boston University. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the American Health Lawyers Association.
Anthony M. Kotin, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
As chief medical officer, Tony Kotin is responsible for the overall clinical department for the company, focusing on both our core products as well as our expanded new products. Tony and his team develop and oversee the implementation of medical management policies and procedures and evaluate the current health care industry trends to assess future market needs and assist Magellan in strengthening its position as market leader.
Prior to joining the company, Tony served as the national strategy leader for the health and group practice at Mercer Human Resource Consulting. Additionally, Tony was responsible for the group's national marketing strategy, major client sales and product development. He also supported the specialty practitioner groups and managed the practice Intranet site and survey units.
Prior to joining Mercer, Tony served as national chief medical officer for Prudential Healthcare, Inc. His background also includes serving as the national practice leader for clinical operations and analysis in the integrated health care consulting practice of Towers Perrin. A board certified internist, Tony holds a medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago and a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois.
Suzanne Kunis
Senior Vice President, Commercial Behavioral Health
Suzanne Kunis is responsible for overall leadership of customer relations and account management, and financial performance for Magellan's commercial behavioral health business, which serves health plan and employer customers. Suzanne has been with Magellan for more than 15 years serving in various behavioral health leadership roles including operational oversight, network development, contracting and provider relations, as well as account management.
Prior to joining Magellan, Suzanne was associated with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey for 12 years, serving in various management roles. As vice president of its Consumer Market Division where she was responsible for the management of overall operations including enrollment and billing, claims, marketing and customer service functions as well as strategic planning for the direct pay market. She also served as project officer to implement a new claims processing system. In an earlier role, Suzanne managed the centralization and operation of training and systems support functions and established a quality assurance department.
Suzanne has a background as a registered nurse and maintains an active nursing license with New Jersey.
Caskie Lewis-Clapper
Chief Human Resources Officer
As chief human resources officer, Caskie Lewis-Clapper is responsible for ensuring that human resource systems, functions and services are aligned to attract, engage and develop the talent necessary for Magellan to meet evolving business needs.
With more than 18 years of experience in the human resources and organizational development field, Caskie provides strategic oversight for the company's staffing, compensation and benefits, HRIS, payroll, employee relations, organizational development and learning functions that support more than 4,600 Magellan employees across the United States.
Prior to joining Magellan, Caskie served as senior director for human resources operations for Helix Health (Medstar), a Baltimore, Maryland-based health care system with more than 10,500 employees. At Helix, Caskie held a variety of senior leadership positions, including director of human resources and director of training and organizational development. Prior to joining Helix, Caskie was a consultant with General Physics Corporation, providing training and performance improvement consulting services, and conducting human performance improvement research.
She is a published author of articles on team building and human performance improvement. Caskie received her bachelor of science degree from the University of Maine and her master's degree in organizational development from Johns Hopkins University. She is a member of the Human Resource Planning Society and is an alumna of the Johns Hopkins Fellows in Change Management program.
Alan M. Lotvin, M.D.
President, ICORE
As president of ICORE, Alan Lotvin is responsible for strategy, sales and business development of all divisions within the company.
Previously, Alan served as senior vice president, oncology services for Magellan/ICORE Healthcare. In this role, he was responsible for all oncology activities within the oncology benefit management division.
Prior to joining Magellan/ICORE Healthcare, Alan spent four years in a high-volume cardiovascular physician's group and held several positions at Medco Health Solutions.
While at Medco, he served as vice president and chief medical officer of Medco's UnitedHealth Group Division with responsibility for the pharmacy program serving 6.2 million insured lives, then became senior vice president of manufacturer contracting and lastly was president of Medco specialty pharmacy services, where he led the team that developed Medco's specialty pharmacy segment.
Alan received his master of arts, medical informatics from Columbia University, his doctor of medicine from State University of New York-Health Sciences Center and his bachelor of science from State University of New York.
Anne M. McCabe
Senior Vice President, Public Sector Behavioral Health
As senior vice president for Magellan's behavioral public sector business unit, Anne McCabe is responsible for overall leadership of customer relations and account management, and financial performance related to the company's activities in the public sector mental health and substance abuse arena, including programs serving Medicaid recipients, uninsured individuals and families involved in the child welfare system through contracts with state and local governments.
A veteran in public sector behavioral health care, Anne's career spans more than 30 years. She has worked for provider organizations, state government and private companies focusing on the needs of individuals served through programs such as Medicaid and Medicare.
During the last decade, Anne held senior business development positions with Comprehensive NeuroScience Inc., Liberty Healthcare Corporation, and Magellan and its legacy company, Merit Behavioral Care. Earlier in her career, Anne held roles as director of managed care and governmental relations and as chief of staff operations and governmental relations in the commissioner's office of the New York State Office of Mental Health.
Anne holds a master's degree in social welfare administration from the State University of New York, Albany and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Rutgers University.
Danna L. Mezin
Chief of Service Operations
As chief of service operations, Danna Mezin is responsible for all of Magellan's operating departments that provide services on behalf of the company's end-user customers, including its care management centers, claims processing and network operations.
Danna has more than 25 years of expertise in dynamic service industries, specializing in customer service, call centers, claims, operational leadership and technology. Prior to joining Magellan, Danna served as president, chief executive officer and founder of E-Advocate, Inc., the health care industry's first outsource contact center with the most advanced technology, processes and facilities based in Avon, Connecticut.
Previously, Danna was vice president and a co-founder of Internet HealthCare Group; vice president, customer service and claims with Prudential HealthCare; senior vice president, customer services with ValueRx, Inc.; vice president integrated services for SmithKline Beecham/Diversified Pharmaceutical Services; and director of the client services call center for United HealthCare. Before focusing on health care management, she held various positions at Northwest Airlines.
Danna holds a bachelor's degree in international relations from the University of California, Davis.
Prakash R. Patel, M.D.
Chief Corporate Development Officer
As chief corporate development officer, Prakash Patel has the responsibility of pursuing new external initiatives, developing Magellan's corporate strategy, and partnering with or acquiring relevant entities to further the company's growth strategy. Prakash also works with senior leaders across all functional areas to assist with key projects for the company's three business units.
Prakash brings more than 10 years of health care experience to his role and is knowledgeable in all aspects of product development, company creation, alliances, acquisitions and strategy.
Before joining Magellan, Prakash served as chief executive officer of Imercius Healthcare, managing director of Internet Healthcare Group, and vice president of Scheer and Company. In these positions, he was a key driver for divestment strategies, venture capital, and corporate partnering with a wide range of companies.
Prakash holds a doctor of medicine degree from Cornell University Medical College, in New York, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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