ATLANTA, Feb. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — LogistiCare, the largest non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) manager in the country, has expanded its executive team, hiring three senior officers including Jim McGean, who joins as Chief Operating Officer.
LogistiCare continued an impressive growth trend with a 25 percent increase through Q3 of 2015 fueled by new state and managed care organization contracts and increased membership.
The company works directly with state agencies and health plans in 39 states and the District of Columbia to manage Medicaid and Medicare NEMT programs that provide patients with reliable access to healthcare. In 2015, the company managed more than 65 million rides for nearly 24 million members.
Joining McGean as additions to the management team are Chief Information Officer Ed Ringer and Vice President of Managed Care Sales Caroline Smyth. Both McGean and Ringer will report to CEO Herman Schwarz.
"The momentum of our state and managed care business underscores the value, quality and flexibility of the transportation services we manage," Schwarz said. "With Jim, Ed, and Caroline on board, we will enhance our industry-leading ability to deliver reliable transportation services to a growing population including the most fragile patients."
