For Immediate Release
Contact: Melinda S. Kaiser
412.492.9501
melinda@lowerscomm.com
GATEWAY HEALTH PLANÒ NAMES DR. MICHAEL MADDEN
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
PITTSBURGH, PA (July 16, 2009) – Gateway Health Plan® recently named Michael Madden, M.D., Chief Medical Officer. In his new role, Dr. Madden will oversee the clinical aspects of the organization and coordinate the functions of the Medical Directors.
Dr. Madden is well-known to many, having served as a Medical Director at Gateway Health Plan from 2002-2005 before joining Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, where he served as a Medical Director for Medical Performance Management the last four years. During his previous tenure at Gateway, he worked directly with providers and staff members to incorporate new procedures, techniques and research-driven ideas to improve the specific health needs of members and ensure the availability of quality medical care.
“After an exhaustive review of candidates, we couldn’t be happier to bring Dr. Madden back to Gateway Health Plan. He has continued to set his sights high, putting members first – always working to come up with better solutions and high quality care,” said Michael Blackwood, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gateway Health Plan.
Dr. Madden obtained his Doctor of Medicine from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Medical College of Virginia. He is board certified in family practice. Early in his career, he served as Executive Director for the St. Vincent Medical Group in Erie, Pennsylvania and a faculty member of the Family Practice Residency at St. Vincent for many years. In 2001, Dr. Madden obtained a certificate in medical management from Carnegie Mellon University.
About Gateway Health PlanÒ
Gateway Health Plan is a top-ranked managed care organization that provides service to more than 255,000 members eligible for medical assistance. Established in 1992 as an alternative to Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Welfare's Medical Assistance Program, Gateway Health Plan currently operates in 39 counties throughout Pennsylvania. Gateway Health Plan Medicare Assured, a Special Needs Plan for those eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, is one of the nation’s largest Medicare programs for the dual-eligible population with more than 24,800 members. Gateway’s mission is to provide accessible, quality health care services to its members.