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Health Net Promotes Thomas Carrato to President of Health Net Federal Services

^{Published on 2011-10-24 05:38:39 - Market Wire}
 

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Health Net, Inc ] (NYSE:HNT) today announced the promotion of Thomas F. Carrato to president, [ Health Net Federal Services ], LLC, part of the Government Contracts segment of Health Net, Inc. In addition, Carrato has responsibility for MHN Government Services, a subsidiary of Managed Health Network, Inc. (MHN).

"Tom has been instrumental in the successful oversight of our operations with the DoDas TRICARE and Military Family Life Counseling contract that is administered by MHN Government Services."

aIn his new role, Tom is responsible for the daily leadership and management of Health Net Federal Services and MHN Government Services, helping to ensure the successful execution of the annual business unit plan. His responsibilities will include the management and oversight of our Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Veteran Affairs lines of business. With Tomas extensive experience, he is well-suited to provide the day-to-day leadership and customer service that is required in this position,a said Steve Tough, president, Government Programs, Health Net, Inc. aTom has been instrumental in the successful oversight of our operations with the DoDas TRICARE and Military Family Life Counseling contract that is administered by MHN Government Services.a

Carrato joined Health Net Federal Services in March 2006 as the program officer for Health Netas DoD contracts and has more than 27 years of experience in various capacities in government managing and overseeing health care programs. Carrato previously served in roles as Executive Director at TRICARE Management Activity, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Plan Administration and Assistant Surgeon General and Regional Health Administrator for Region IV for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Toughas responsibilities have expanded to now include the oversight and management of all lines of Health Netas government businesses, including the DoD, Department of Veteran Affairs, Medicare and Medicaid. Carrato will continue to report to Tough.

About Health Net

Health Net, Inc. is a publicly traded managed care organization that delivers managed health care services through health plans and government-sponsored managed care plans. Its mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. Health Net provides and administers health benefits to approximately 6.0million individuals across the country through group, individual, Medicare (including the Medicare prescription drug benefit commonly referred to as aPart Da), Medicaid, Department of Defense, including TRICARE, and Veterans Affairs programs. Health Netas behavioral health services subsidiary, Managed Health Network, Inc., provides behavioral health, substance abuse and employee assistance programs to approximately 5.0 million individuals, including Health Netas own health plan members. Health Netas subsidiaries also offer managed health care products related to prescription drugs, and offer managed health care product coordination for multi-region employers and administrative services for medical groups and self-funded benefits programs.

For more information on Health Net Federal Services, visit [ www.hnfs.com ], or for Health Net, Inc., please visit [ www.healthnet.com ].

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