CLEVELAND & MOORESTOWN, New Jersey—AnewHealth, a national provider of pharmacy solutions that improve health outcomes for people with complex medical needs, announced the appointment of Ken Burdick as chairman of the company’s board of directors.
“AnewHealth is an innovative organization that is transforming healthcare and outcomes for people with complex care needs and their health care teams, and I am proud to join the company’s board of directors as chairman,” said Burdick. “Medication-related and chronic care issues present some of health care’s toughest challenges. I look forward to supporting AnewHealth as the organization continues to develop and expand some of the long-overdue solutions the health care industry needs to address these challenges and enable more people across the U.S. to thrive at home and in their communities.”
Burdick is an experienced executive with more than four decades of experience in the health care industry, spanning leadership roles across managed care, health insurance and behavioral health, as well as board positions for public and private companies. He most recently held the role of CEO at LifeStance Health, where he continues to serve as executive chairman. Burdick has also held leadership roles at Centene Corporation, WellCare Health Plans, UnitedHealth Group and Cigna Corporation.
“Ken is a pioneer in the health care landscape, and his accomplishments, extensive background and expertise make him a natural fit for our vision to enable better health for people with the most complex, chronic care needs, wherever they call home,” said Brian Adams, president and CEO of AnewHealth. “His strong commitment to helping people live healthier and expanding access to quality care will be an invaluable asset as AnewHealth continues to grow our national reach and further strengthen partnerships with leading payer and provider organizations. We are pleased to welcome Ken as chairman of our board.”