PORTLAND, Ore. (February 2, 2015) -- FamilyCare Inc., the first Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) in the tri-county area, today announced that Cindy Becker, Director of the Clackamas County Department of Health, Housing, and Human Services, will join FamilyCare as Vice President of Community and Government Relations on March 2, 2015.
In this position, Becker will lead efforts to coordinate and strengthen relationships with community partners on behalf of FamilyCare, with a goal of improving the health of all members in the communities FamilyCare serves. She will also engage state and local government in support of public policies that affect real change for health.
“We’re very excited to welcome Cindy to FamilyCare,” says Jeff Heatherington, President and Chief Executive Officer of FamilyCare. “Her extensive experience will inspire and drive community collaborations that create more integrated and patient-centric models of care resulting in healthier individuals, families and communities.”
Becker brings more than 25 years of leadership experience to this position. As the Director of the Clackamas County Department of Health, Housing, and Human Services, she managed clinical services, released new health services—including redesigned physical and behavioral health programs—and partnered with local stakeholders to improve access to health and wellness services. Earlier in her career, Becker ran her own consulting company and held key positions in the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.
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FamilyCare, Inc. is a Medicare and Medicaid managed care organization providing patient‐centered healthcare to Oregonians for more than 30 years. FamilyCare was the first health plan in Oregon to integrate models of physical and mental health and was the first Coordinated Care Organization in the tri‐county area certified by the Oregon Health Authority. The health plan serves more than 115,000 members. FamilyCare’s mission is, “Creating healthy individuals through innovative systems.
For more information, contact: Staci DeLeon-Davis
Phone: 503.734.3132 Email: [email protected]
