Scotts Valley, Calif., March 30, 2023 — Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance) is pleased to announce Marwan Kanafani, MBA, MPH as the Alliance’s new Health Services Officer (HSO). In this senior-level role, Kanafani will oversee operations of the Health Services Division. This role supports the organization’s strategic priority to achieve health equity among its members by addressing gaps and disparities in care, with the ultimate goal of improving health outcomes.
Prior to joining the Alliance, Kanafani held the positions of Senior Director of Provider Partnerships at Blue Shield of California and Director of Health Services Operations at Health Plan of San Mateo. Kanafani comes to the role with significant experience in Medi-Cal managed health care, including addressing social determinants of health and health disparities. Kanafani holds an MBA in Health Sector Management from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business and a Master’s in Public Health, Health Policy and Management from Boston University’s School of Public Health.
“Marwan has a deep commitment to improving the health of our communities and a solid track record of leading with heart, both of which align with the Alliance’s vision and values,” said Dr. Dale Bishop, the Alliance’s Chief Medical Officer. “He is invested in understanding the root causes of health inequities and working to address those inequities so that our members can live their healthiest lives.”
“My experience as an immigrant provided me with a unique perspective on public health and is a driver behind my passion for serving Medi-Cal members,” said Kanafani. “I’m excited to advance the important work that’s already happening around population health at the Alliance. I’m looking forward to adding my experience in service of improving quality of care and removing obstacles to health for all.”
Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance) is a regional Medi-Cal managed care health plan, established in 1996 to improve access to health care for over 416,000 members in Merced, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. Using the state’s County Organized Health System (COHS) model, the Alliance delivers innovative community-based health care services by connecting members with providers that deliver timely services and care, focused on prevention, early detection and effective treatment. As an award-winning managed care health plan with a vision of “healthy people, healthy communities,” the Alliance remains focused on efforts to improve access to quality health care for its members. For more information, visit www.thealliance.health.
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