Humana Veterans Healthcare Services Names New Chief Executive Officer
 LOUISVILLE, KY — April 3, 2007—Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced the appointment of Alonzo Poteet, as Humana Veterans Healthcare Services’ (HVHS) new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Poteet will anchor the company’s growing veterans’ healthcare initiatives and seek to create strategic partnerships with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in order to improve the efficiency and quality of care for the entire VA healthcare delivery system.
“We are very pleased to welcome Al to our team,” said David J. Baker, HMHS president and CEO. “Al has a thorough understanding of the VA system. His extensive experience and his personal dedication will play a significant role in improving access to high quality cost-effective health care for our country’s deserving veterans.”
“Humana Veterans is an exciting opportunity and natural fit for me,” said Al Poteet, HVHS CEO. “Humana is a true leader in the military healthcare arena. I am pleased to be part of the team and look forward to the opportunities created by the new company, and even more the impact HVHS can have on the lives of our nation’s veterans.”
Poteet has over 30 years of experience ranging from a registered lobbyist on Capitol Hill and Political Action Committee Treasurer and Director, to an array of leadership positions as a senior executive in both the private and public sectors. During the Reagan and Bush Administrations, he served as Associate Deputy Administrator for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, as well as Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C. As Associate Deputy Administrator, Poteet was responsible for successfully shepherding the Veterans Affairs Cabinet legislation through the U.S. Congress, culminating with President Reagan signing the "Department of Veterans Affairs Act" on October 25, 1988. He has also been a successful Director of both federal regional offices and medical facilities. In 2001, he was appointed Executive Director of President Bush’s Task Force to Improve Health Care Delivery to Our Nation’s Veterans.
About HVHS
HVHS, headquartered in Louisville, KY, is a subsidiary created by Humana Inc. The company was formed in 2007 to develop solutions to veterans’ healthcare issues. It provides an organizational structure that is flexible, agile, and responsive to the emerging requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the veterans who rely on VA services.
About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately 11.3 million medical members. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services – through traditional and consumer-choice plans – to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.
Over its 46-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to meet changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio.
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