LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today
announced the appointment of Edward J. Kaleta III as director of its
Washington, D.C. office. Kaleta will help lead Humana's continuing efforts to
work through government channels as well as non-government relationships to
create a better environment for consumers seeking to take control of their
health benefits.
As director of Humana's Washington office, Kaleta with work on key
legislative, regulatory and advocacy initiatives for the company with
Congress, government agencies, business and professional organizations and
consumer groups.
Kaleta comes to Humana from the Washington office of Caterpillar Inc.,
where he represented the Fortune 100 company on issues such as health care,
pensions, labor and domestic and international tax.
"Ed is well-known in Washington as a hard-working advocate for employers,
their employees and individuals who are seeking to take control of their
health benefits by becoming better equipped health care consumers," said Heidi
Margulis, Humana's senior vice president for Government Relations. "While at
Caterpillar, Ed co-founded and led the Employers Coalition on Medicare and
their efforts to secure passage of the new Medicare law which includes options
for employers and retirees to gain prescription drug coverage."
Prior to his tenure at Caterpillar, Kaleta directed lobbying activities
for the U.S. Chamber's Office of Congressional and Public Affairs and was the
editor-in-chief for the U.S. Chamber's web site, ChamberBiz.
"Ed's expertise and leadership in the business community will enhance
Humana's efforts in Washington, D.C., "Margulis added.
Kaleta holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Richmond.
About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's
largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately
7 million medical members located primarily in 15 states and Puerto Rico.
Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related
services - through traditional and consumer-choice plans - to employer groups,
government-sponsored plans, and individuals.
Over its 44-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to
meet changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer
engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health
plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via the
Investor Relations page of the company's web site at http://www.humana.com ,
including copies of:
- Annual report to stockholders;
- Securities and Exchange Commission filings;
- Most recent investor conference presentation;
- Quarterly earnings press releases;
- Audio archive of most recent earnings release conference call;
- Calendar of events (includes upcoming earnings conference call dates,
times, and access number, as well as planned interaction with
institutional investors);
- Corporate Governance Information.
SOURCE Humana Inc.
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