Centene Corporation overview

Founded as a single health plan in 1984, Centene Corporation (Centene) has established itself as a national leader in the healthcare services field. Today, through a comprehensive portfolio of innovative solutions, it remains deeply committed to delivering results for their stakeholders: state governments, members, providers, uninsured individuals and families, and other healthcare and commercial organisations.

A Fortune 100 company, the healthcare heavyweight operates in 32 states and two international markets, employs 48,100 staff, boasts 340 integrated solutions, and services 14.7 million members. 

In 2020 a merger between WellCare and Centene closed, making the two the largest US health insurer, with around 22m members.

Map showing the location of Centene Corporation

St. Louis, United States

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Key people

Robert K. Ditmore Board Of Director
Richard A. Gephardt Board Of Director
Pamela A. Joseph Former Board Member
Theodore Samuels Board Member
Jessica L. Blume Board Member
Elizabeth Brinn Founder
Bruce Burlington Member of the Board of Directors
John R. Roberts Board Of Director
Tommy G. Thompson Board Of Director
Wayne DeVeydt Board Member
H. James Dallas Lead Independent Director
Orlando Ayala Board Of Director
Frederick H. Eppinger Board Member
Richard Gephardt Board Member
Drew Asher Chief Financial Officer
Christopher Coughlin Board Member
Lori J. Robinson Board Member
Jesse Hunter Executive Vice President
Michael Neidorff Chairman, President and CEO
John Kaelin Senior Advisor
Adam Proctor Plan President and CEO
Bruce Lee Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
Merrill Hausenfluck Chief Financial Officer
Darren Schulte President of Advanced Technology
Brent Layton President and Chief Operating Officer
James E. Murray Chief Transformation Officer
Sarah London CEO
Brian LeClaire Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Kenneth Fasola President
Michael Scott Value Creation Officer
Michael A. Carson President and Chief Executive Officer