DALLAS, April 10, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CIGNA HealthCare of
Texas has announced the appointment of Kenneth J. Phenow, M.D., M.P.H. as
medical director for the North Texas market.
"We are excited that Dr. Phenow will bring his private practice
background and health plan expertise to CIGNA HealthCare to help us
strengthen our relationships with providers," said David Toomey, president
and general manager for CIGNA HealthCare of Texas. "His experience will
enable us to grow our health advocacy programs that improve the health and
well-being of our customers and members."
Phenow joins CIGNA HealthCare from United Healthcare of Southwest Ohio,
North Kentucky and Indiana where he served as the chief medical officer.
Prior to that, he served in several roles including lead physician for
PhyAmerica Inc. at the Marine Corps Base in Camp Pendleton, Calif. and
associate medical director for the Southern Region of Scott & White Health
Plan.
Phenow received his bachelor's degree in biochemistry and political
science from the University of California at San Diego, a master's degree
from University of California at Los Angeles School of Public Health and
his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin. He is a member of the
Texas Medical Association, American College of Physician Executives and
U.S. Armed Forces Association of Family Practice.
CIGNA HealthCare, based in Bloomfield, CT, provides medical benefits
plans, dental coverage, behavioral health coverage, pharmacy benefits and
products and services that integrate and analyze information to support
consumerism and health advocacy. "CIGNA HealthCare" refers to certain
operations of Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, which is an
operating subsidiary of CIGNA Corporation (NYSE: CI). Products and services
are provided by such operating subsidiaries, and not by CIGNA Corporation.
For more information, visit http://www.cigna.com/.
SOURCE CIGNA HealthCare
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CONTACT:
Gwyn Dilday of CIGNA HealthCare,
+1-818-500-6370, gwyn.dilday@cigna.com
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