Dr. Carladenise Armbrister Edwards Joins Clover Health Board of Directors

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Clover Health Investments, Corp. (NASDAQ: CLOV) announced the appointment of Dr. Carladenise Armbrister Edwards to its Board of Directors. With nearly 30 years in healthcare, she serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Henry Ford Health System, overseeing strategic planning and innovation. CEO Vivek Garipalli emphasized her extensive experience in enhancing performance for large health organizations. Dr. Edwards aims to leverage Clover Assistant to tackle healthcare challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations.

Positive

• Appointment of Dr. Carladenise Armbrister Edwards adds significant healthcare experience to the Board.
• Dr. Edwards has a proven track record in leading multibillion-dollar health systems, which may enhance Clover's operational performance.
• Her expertise in health technology aligns with Clover's mission to improve access to healthcare for seniors.

Negative

• Concerns may arise regarding the continuity of leadership and the integration of new strategies introduced by Dr. Edwards.

FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clover Health Investments, Corp. (NASDAQ: CLOV) (“Clover,” “Clover Health” or the “Company”), a physician enablement company committed to improving health equity for seniors, today announced the appointment of Carladenise Armbrister Edwards, Ph.D., to the Company’s Board of Directors.

Dr. Edwards is an accomplished healthcare executive with nearly three decades of healthcare, nonprofit and government experience. Currently the Henry Ford Health System’s Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, she leads the system’s strategic planning efforts and partnership ventures, business development and transformation initiatives, government affairs strategy, as well as Henry Ford Innovations, the health system’s multi-disciplinary team responsible for product design and commercialization, technology transfer, licensing agreements and international programs.

“From strategic roles in government and public service, to executive leadership positions at some of the nation's leading academic medical centers, Dr. Edwards brings unmatched experience and depth of knowledge to Clover,” said Vivek Garipalli, Chief Executive Officer of Clover. “Her track record of delivering results for multibillion dollar health and technology organizations and guiding them to optimal performance will be invaluable as we continue to strive to make data-driven primary care more equitable and accessible.”

“The Clover Health team is focused on solving some of healthcare’s biggest problems,” said Dr. Edwards. “I see Clover Assistant as a lever for alleviating some of the industry’s toughest challenges, especially to the benefit of our most vulnerable populations, and look forward to working closely with the executive team over the coming months and years to manifest its fullest potential.”

Prior to Henry Ford, Dr. Edwards was Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for Providence St. Joseph Health, a $24 billion Catholic health system comprising 51 hospitals and more than 800 clinics across seven states. Dr. Edwards’ experience includes several additional executive leadership roles, including Chief Administrative Officer for Providence Health & Services’ Population Health division and Chief Strategy Officer for Alameda Health System.

An expert in the intersection of healthcare and technology, Dr. Edwards also served as Founding President and CEO of Cal eConnect, Inc., a nonprofit corporation that governed California’s electronic Health Information Exchange. She additionally held technology based leadership roles in Georgia’s Department of Community Health.

Dr. Edwards earned a Ph.D. in Medical Sociology from the University of Florida, and a master’s degree in Education and Psychological Services and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Edwards also studied neuroscience at the University of Leuven in Belgium and gerontology at the University of California, Los Angeles.

About Clover Health:
Clover Health (Nasdaq: CLOV) is a physician enablement company focused on seniors who have historically lacked access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. Our strategy is underpinned by our proprietary software platform, Clover Assistant, which is designed to aggregate patient data from across the health ecosystem to support clinical decision-making and improve health outcomes. We operate two distinct lines of business: Insurance and Non-Insurance. Through our Insurance line of business, we provide PPO and HMO plans to Medicare Advantage members in several states. Our Non-Insurance line of business offers a variety of programs aimed at reducing expenditures and enhancing the quality of care for patients enrolled in fee-for-service Medicare. Clover’s corporate headquarters are in Franklin, Tenn.

Visit: www.cloverhealth.com

Press Contact:
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Investor Relations Contact:
Ryan Schmidt
investors@cloverhealth.com

FAQ

Who is Dr. Carladenise Armbrister Edwards?

Dr. Carladenise Armbrister Edwards is the newly appointed Board member of Clover Health, with nearly 30 years of experience in healthcare.

What experience does Dr. Edwards bring to Clover Health?

Dr. Edwards has extensive experience in strategic leadership positions at major healthcare organizations, including Henry Ford Health System and Providence St. Joseph Health.

What role will Dr. Edwards play at Clover Health?

Dr. Edwards will focus on leveraging Clover Assistant to improve healthcare access and outcomes for vulnerable populations.

How might Dr. Edwards’ appointment affect CLOV stock?

Her extensive background in healthcare and strategy may positively influence Clover's operational performance, potentially impacting investor confidence in CLOV stock.