The Government Employees Health Association, a nonprofit that provides medical benefits to current and former federal employees, has appointed John Johnson, MD, as its chief medical officer.
Dr. Johnson will focus on quality improvement and enhancing culturally relevant services to improve member experiences. He will connect members with their healthcare goals.
Dr. Johnson joins the association from Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, where he served as chief medical officer. He also worked at Molina Healthcare of Ohio, WellCare of Georgia and Anthem BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia.
He is also a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Corps, where he has served for 25 years.
"As a 25-year Army Reserve veteran, I resonate with the unique needs of our members and am dedicated to enhancing the member experience. There is a continued and growing need to help members understand their complex medical needs and conditions, and GEHA provides the resources, tools and education for the ultimate goal of self-empowerment," Dr. Johnson said in a Nov. 2 press release. "Our members are best served when we understand the communities in which they live and can leverage an evidence-based approach to care that ensures everything we do is focused on meeting those unique needs."