LOUISVILLE (April 27, 2017) – Passport Health Plan has promoted Carl Felix to the position of Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer.
“Carl joined Passport in May 2016 as Vice-President–Operations Oversight, responsible initially for the organization’s Medicare Advantage Dual-Special Needs Plan (called “Passport Advantage”) and the overall relationship with Evolent Health,” said Passport CEO Mark B. Carter. “Over the course of the year, Carl accepted a number of new responsibilities and performed at the highest level in doing so. His elevation to COO is simply being formalized at this time.”
Carl’s initial career in the U.S. Army culminated with his service at the rank of Sergeant Major. After an assignment with the Army in Kentucky and his retirement from active service, Carl served in the administrations of two governors. During his state government service his responsibilities, among others, included management of the Kentucky Employees Health Benefit plans and Commissioner of Personnel Administration. After leaving state government, Carl was Chief Operating Officer for Bluegrass Family Health in Lexington for 10 years. Carl will provide overall leadership to Passport’s operations and will be a key leader in the continuing development and evolution of the Medicaid Center of Excellence.
“Carl has brought talent, drive and dedication to Passport,” Carter added. “He is a rare executive in that he balances the qualities of an effective manager with those of a leader. And, he’s fully committed to our mission to improve the health and quality of life of our members.”
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