AMERIGROUP Names Former Social Security Administration Chief of Staff to Government Relations Post.Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers VIRGINIA BEACH Virginia Beach, resort city (1990 pop. 393,069), independent and in no county, SE Va., on the Atlantic coast; inc. 1906. In 1963, Princess Anne co. and the former small town of Virginia Beach were merged, giving the present city an area of 302 sq mi (782 sq km). , Va.--(BW HealthWire)--March 20, 2001 AMERIGROUP Corporation announced today that it has named Brian D. Coyne as vice president, government relations for the company. Coyne will be responsible for AMERIGROUP's federal government affairs initiatives. He will oversee the development and implementation of strategies designed to educate federal legislators and regulators about the need for improved health care programs for urban families. "Brian's professional experiences uniquely qualify him for this critical assignment with AMERIGROUP," said Jeffrey L. McWaters, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "His extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of federal and state governments and public sector programs will serve as an asset as we work with federal officials to improve health care programs for uninsured and lower-income families and people with disabilities." An 18-year political veteran, Coyne previously served as the chief of staff for the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. In this capacity, he served as the principal advisor to the Commissioner and managed all agency-wide operations. Previously, he was the deputy chief of staff for Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. Governor Bruce Sundlum. He earned his masters in public affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. from the John F. Kennedy School of Government The John F. Kennedy School of Government, colloquially known as the Kennedy School of Government (KSG) or simply the Kennedy School, is a public policy school and one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University. at Harvard University Harvard University, mainly at Cambridge, Mass., including Harvard College, the oldest American college. Harvard College Harvard College, originally for men, was founded in 1636 with a grant from the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. and his bachelor of arts in government from Cornell University. He resides in Arlington, Va. By working to create a difference in the lives of the communities it serves, AMERIGROUP has become one of America's leading health care coverage companies dedicated to helping lower-income families and people with disabilities live healthy lives. The company operates health plans in four states and the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). and serves more than 330,000 Members, of which approximately 75 percent are children. Visit www.amerigroupcorp.com for more information. |
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