Jack Horn, Chief Executive Officer - Mr. Horn has held the position of Executive Director/CEO at Partnership HealthPlan since 1993, shortly after the HealthPlan was officially formed. Prior to joining PHC, Mr. Horn was the general manager of a California statewide health plan in Los Angeles with over 100,000 members. He also has vast experience in senior managed care operations and development including starting up health plans in three prior positions including being a hospital CEO. Mr. Horn has an M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from George Washington University in Washington D.C.
Chris Cammisa, M.D., Medical Director - Dr. Cammisa has been the Medical Director of Partnership HealthPlan since 1999. His responsibilities include oversight of the quality management program, utilization management program, and facilitating the provision of the highest quality care and service for members served by the Health Plan. Prior to becoming the PHC Medical Director, Dr. Cammisa was a full-time family practitioner at North Bay Health Care Services. Dr. Cammisa received his AB degree from Stanford University in 1969 and his medical degree from University of California, San Francisco in 1972. He completed a family practice residency at the University of Rochester in 1975.
Paula Frederickson, Director, Claims - Ms. Frederickson has served as the Claims Director since 1993. She is responsible for direction of the claim processing, claims customer services and claims system configuration functions. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Michigan University. She has worked in managed care since 1981. Prior to working with Partnership HealthPlan, Ms. Frederickson worked for commercial HMO’s in Los Angeles and Texas.
Deborah Shafer, Director, Member Services - Ms. Shafer has been Director of Member Services and Enrollment at PHC since 1993. She came to PHC with ten years managed care experience. Most of her career in health care has been in the area of customer service. She believes that good service does make a difference and is a critical part of any business. Ms. Shafer is responsible to provide overall direction to the Member Services and Enrollment staff ensuring efficient operations and compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
Lyman Dennis, Chief Information Officer - Mr. Dennis has held the position of Chief Information Officer since 2001. For much of his career, he was an IT and general management consultant, for 10 years to 2001 with his own firm and 12 years to 1981 with a consulting firm. Mr. Dennis has been responsible for Information Technology in three prior organizations, has founded two startup software businesses, and has taught IT courses at University of California at San Diego. He has held senior management positions in healthcare including chief executive for CIGNA Health Plan of San Diego and regional manager for Whittaker Health Services, 6 HMOs in the Central Time Zone. He has a BS in physics and an MBA and PhD from Tulane University.
Mary Kerlin, Director, Provider Relations - Ms. Kerlin has been with Partnership HealthPlan since 1995, serving as the Provider Relations Director. Her duties include recruitment, contracting, and service of the provider network. The Provider Relations Department is also responsible for credentialing activities, reporting and monitoring access and availability of services for members and provider satisfaction. Ms. Kerlin’s experience includes working with providers and hospitals, claims operations, member services and provider customer service for an affiliate of large HMO, and working with ERISA plans, self-funded employer groups.
Elizabeth Gibboney, Director, Government Relations and Communications - Ms. Gibboney has been with Partnership HealthPlan since 1994, serving as the Director of Government Relations and Communication. She is the HealthPlan’s main liaison with the California Departments of Health Services and Managed Health Care. She handles legislative issues, compliance, product development, public affairs, community relations and marketing. Ms. Gibboney’s previous work experience includes commercial health insurance, public relations and education. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Communication.
Gary Erickson, Chief Financial Officer - Mr. Erickson has been the Chief Financial Officer for Partnership HealthPlan since 2000. He spent 26 years in the United States Air Force where his assignments ranged from Headquarters USAF, Hospital Administrator, CFO of the 2nd largest Medical Center and concluded with the oversight of the TRICARE contract for Northern California. Mr. Erickson received his BBA at the University of Iowa in 1973 (Economics and Industrial Relations) and his MBA in 1974 (Finance) from the same University.
Terrie Stanley, Director, Health Services - Ms. Stanley has held the position of Director for the Health Services since 1998. Her areas of responsibility include Utilization Management of outpatient and inpatient care and services and Care Coordination activities to include Disease Management Programs. She also serves as Partnership HealthPlan’s HIPAA Privacy Officer. Ms. Stanley brings 24 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the areas of Neonatal and Intensive Care. She worked for 8 years before joining the team with commercial health plans and has experience with Medicare, HMO and PPO product lines. She obtained her Bachelors degree from Arizona State University and Masters from Golden Gate University.
Sue Monez, Director, Human Resources - Ms. Monez has held the position of Director of Human Resources at Partnership HealthPlan since 1999. Her duties include overseeing all aspects of Human Resources, Employee Benefits, as well as, purchasing, safety, security and facilities. Previously, Ms. Monez spent 15 years as Operations Manager for a local Medical Group. She has a degree in Business Administration and Design.
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