PORTLAND – Cambia Health Solutions has promoted Scott Powers to President of Government Programs, with accountability for overall performance of the company’s Medicare and Federal Employee Programs (FEP) lines of business.
Government programs are a key focus of Cambia’s strategy to deliver better health for members. In this role, Scott is responsible for overseeing the growth, finance and operations of Cambia’s government programs to achieve improved patient outcomes, better patient satisfaction and lower health care costs.
“Scott is a proven leader focused on transforming health care,” said Jared Short, president of Regence Health Insurance Services. “He is the ideal candidate to lead our focus on delivering a world-class health care experience, resulting in better health management and healthier members. His track record in anticipating and hearing customer and stakeholder needs is essential to our mission of providing a differentiated customer experience.”
Scott joined Cambia in 2010 as Vice President of Strategic Finance and assumed responsibility for the operational activities of Cambia’s insurance division in 2011, rising to the post of Chief Operating Officer before taking on his current role. Before joining Cambia, Scott was Managing Director of Alverez & Marshal, LLC; Director of Finance at Intel Corp.; and CEO of Commerce Route, Inc.
Scott is active in the Portland community, including his role as a Board Member for Self Enhancement Inc. (SEI). He is a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance and a Master of Business Administration degree, and is a Certified Management Accountant.
About Cambia Health Solutions
Cambia Health Solutions, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a health solutions company dedicated to transforming health care by creating a person-focused and economically sustainable system. Cambia’s growing family of companies range from software and mobile applications, health care marketplaces, non-traditional health care delivery models, health insurance, life insurance, pharmacy benefit management, wellness and overall consumer engagement. Through bold thinking and innovative technology, we are delivering solutions that make quality health care more available, affordable and personally relevant for everyone. To learn more, visit cambiahealth.com or twitter.com/cambia.
