About Care1st
Who Are We?
Care1st Health Plan Arizona provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid (Care1st Health Plan Arizona), Medicare Advantage (WellCare) and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (WellCare) across the state of Arizona. Care1st Health Plan Arizona and WellCare are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation, a leading multi-national healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives.
Executive Team
- Scott Cummings
Plan President - Son Yong Pak
Director
Member Advocacy - Maria Cole
Director
State Pharmacy - Chris Vinyard
Director
Government Affairs - Mark Shen
Director
Behavioral Health
Adult System of Care - Dr. Chanchal Yadav
Chief Medical Director
- Deena Sigel
VP, Finance - Dee Reny
Director
Case Management - Vicki Cons
Director
Behavioral Health
Children’s System
of Care - Brent Ratterree
Director
State Operations - Kathy Thurman
Director
State Operations