Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Announces Appointment of New Director
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (NASDAQ: AVAH) has appointed Brent Layton as a Class III director and Audit Committee member, effective November 1, 2024. Layton, currently CEO of Sharecare, brings over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience from Centene , where he served as president and COO. In his previous role, he oversaw 31 state Medicaid health plans, Ambetter, and WellCare. The appointment aims to leverage Layton's extensive experience in healthcare policy and managed care organizations to support Aveanna's strategic growth initiatives.
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (NASDAQ: AVAH) ha nominato Brent Layton come direttore di Classe III e membro del Comitato di Audit, con effetto dal 1 novembre 2024. Layton, attualmente CEO di Sharecare, porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nella leadership nel settore sanitario, avendo lavorato in Centene come presidente e COO. Nel suo ruolo precedente, ha supervisionato 31 piani di salute Medicaid statali, Ambetter e WellCare. La nomina mira a sfruttare l'ampia esperienza di Layton nelle politiche sanitarie e nelle organizzazioni di assistenza gestita per supportare le iniziative strategiche di crescita di Aveanna.
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (NASDAQ: AVAH) ha nombrado a Brent Layton como director de Clase III y miembro del Comité de Auditoría, efectivo el 1 de noviembre de 2024. Layton, actual CEO de Sharecare, aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en liderazgo en el cuidado de la salud, habiendo trabajado en Centene como presidente y COO. En su rol anterior, supervisó 31 planes de salud Medicaid estatales, Ambetter y WellCare. La designación busca aprovechar la amplia experiencia de Layton en políticas de salud y organizaciones de atención administrada para apoyar las iniciativas estratégicas de crecimiento de Aveanna.
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (NASDAQ: AVAH)는 Brent Layton을 제3 클래스 이사이자 감사위원회 위원으로 임명했습니다. 이는 2024년 11월 1일부터 효력이 발생합니다. 현재 Sharecare의 CEO인 Layton는 Centene에서 사장과 COO로 재직하며 20년 이상의 의료 리더십 경험을 갖추고 있습니다. 이전 역할에서 그는 31개의 주 Medicaid 건강 계획, Ambetter 및 WellCare를 감독했습니다. 이번 임명은 Layton의 방대한 의료 정책 및 관리 의료 기관 경험을 활용하여 Aveanna의 전략적 성장 이니셔티브를 지원하는 데 목표를 두고 있습니다.
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (NASDAQ: AVAH) a nommé Brent Layton en tant que directeur de la classe III et membre du comité d'audit, à compter du 1er novembre 2024. Layton, actuellement PDG de Sharecare, possède plus de 20 ans d'expérience en leadership dans le secteur de la santé, ayant travaillé chez Centene en tant que président et COO. Dans son rôle précédent, il a supervisé 31 plans de santé Medicaid d'État, Ambetter et WellCare. La nomination vise à tirer parti de l'expérience approfondie de Layton en matière de politiques de santé et d'organisations de soins gérés pour soutenir les initiatives stratégiques de croissance d'Aveanna.
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (NASDAQ: AVAH) hat Brent Layton zum Direktor der Klasse III und Mitglied des Prüfungsausschusses ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 1. November 2024. Layton, der derzeit CEO von Sharecare ist, bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der Gesundheitsführung von Centene, wo er als Präsident und COO tätig war. In seiner vorherigen Rolle überwachte er 31 staatliche Medicaid-Gesundheitspläne, Ambetter und WellCare. Die Ernennung zielt darauf ab, Laytons umfangreiche Erfahrung im Gesundheitswesen und in Managed-Care-Organisationen zu nutzen, um die strategischen Wachstumsinitiativen von Aveanna zu unterstützen.
- Addition of experienced healthcare executive with over 20 years of leadership at Fortune 25 company
- Strategic expertise in Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and healthcare policy
- Enhanced board oversight with new Audit Committee member
- None.
ATLANTA, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAH), a leading, diversified home care platform focused on providing care to medically complex, high-cost patient populations, today announced the appointment of Brent Layton to serve as a Class III director of the Board of Directors of Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc., and additionally as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board, effective November 1, 2024.
“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Brent Layton to our Aveanna Board of Directors. Brent brings a wealth of healthcare knowledge from over 20 years of leadership at Centene Corporation. Brent’s experience working with state and federal healthcare policy makers and managed care organizations will be invaluable as we continue to grow and execute our strategic plans. Brent will be a wonderful addition to our Board and will provide support to Jeff and the entire management team.” said Rod Windley, Chairman of the Board of Aveanna.
Brent Layton, age 57, currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Sharecare, a digital healthcare company that delivers software and tech-enabled services to stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem. He has served in this role since January 2024. Formerly the president and chief operating officer of Centene Corporation, a Fortune 25 company, Brent served in many roles and capacities over more than 20 years. As president and COO, he oversaw the company’s healthcare offerings, including 31 state Medicaid health plans; Ambetter, the nation’s largest health insurance exchange provider; and WellCare, the nation’s sixth largest Medicare Advantage company. A native of Cartersville, Georgia, Brent earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia. “I am excited to join the Aveanna Family as a Director. I have dedicated my professional career to building a stronger, more efficient healthcare delivery model in this country, and believe strongly in the Aveanna story and the value they bring to patients as well as government and payor partners. I look forward to working with Rod, Jeff and the Board at Aveanna in executing the Company’s mission and continuing to build success as a leader in value-based care in the home,” said Brent Layton.
“It is a pleasure to welcome Brent to our Aveanna Family. I look forward to partnering with Brent as we continue to fulfill our Mission. Brent’s wealth of knowledge and experience with Payors and Government Agencies will help guide our team in the further development of our preferred partnerships.” said Jeff Shaner, Chief Executive Officer of Aveanna.
About Aveanna Healthcare
Aveanna Healthcare is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has locations in 33 states providing a broad range of pediatric and adult healthcare services including nursing, rehabilitation services, occupational nursing in schools, therapy services, day treatment centers for medically fragile and chronically ill children and adults, home health and hospice services, as well as delivery of enteral nutrition and other products to patients. The Company also provides case management services in order to assist families and patients by coordinating the provision of services between insurers or other payers, physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers. In addition, the Company provides respite healthcare services, which are temporary care provider services provided in relief of the patient’s normal caregiver. The Company’s services are designed to provide a high quality, lower cost alternative to prolonged hospitalization. For more information, please visit www.aveanna.com.
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