ValueOptions Brings on Retired Vice Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff as Senior Advisor.NORFOLK, Va. -- Seventh graph, second sentence of release dated Oct. 17, 2007 should read: six Navy Distinguished Service Medals (sted seven Navy Distinguished Service Medals). The corrected release reads: VALUEOPTIONS BRINGS ON RETIRED VICE CHAIRMAN OF JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF AS SENIOR ADVISOR In some countries, a Senior Advisor is an appointed position by the Head of State to advise on the highest levels of national and government policy. Sometimes a junior position to this is called a National Policy Advisor. ValueOptions, Inc., the nation's largest independent behavioral health Behavioral health was first used in the 1980's to name the combination of the fields mental health and substance abuse. As an example, an organization serving both mental health and substance abuse clients might refer to its practice as behavioral health or care company, announced today that retired Navy Admiral and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff The position of Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was created by the Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986. The Vice Chairman is a four-star general or admiral and by law the second highest ranking member of the U.S. Armed Forces (after the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff). Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr. has joined the company as a Senior Advisor. In that capacity, Giambastiani will counsel ValueOptions on matters of strategic development of its federal government operations This article aims to describe the financial expenditure associated with the operations and processes of world governments of all levels. Size of economic footprint
"Adm. Giambastiani has had a long and distinguished military career, and we are honored to have him join us. His service to our country has left him with a strong desire to ensure that the nation's military families receive first-rate behavioral health care services," said Barbara B. Hill, 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. of ValueOptions. "For nearly 20 years, ValueOptions has provided high quality, accessible and cost-effective mental health and substance abuse services under the Department of Defense TRICARE benefits program. We look forward to learning from Adm. Giambastiani's insight and guidance as we further develop and expand our federal business." "ValueOptions has provided excellent service to the armed forces of the United States A term used to denote collectively all components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. See also United States Armed Forces. for many years. The company's leaders understand the behavioral health care needs of the military and of their families. I look forward to working with such a fine organization that keeps the well-being of our service members and their families as a top priority," Giambastiani said. Giambastiani served from 2005 to 2007 as the seventh Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this capacity, he was a member of the Joint Chiefs and the nation's second highest-ranking military officer. From 2002 to 2005, he served as NATO's first Supreme Allied Commander Supreme Allied Commander is the title given to the most senior commander of some multinational military alliances. It originated as a term used by the Western Allies during World War II and is currently used by NATO. Transformation and as Commander of the United States Joint Forces Command United States Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) is one of ten Unified Combatant Commands of the United States military. Unlike the six commands with responsibility for war plans and operations in specified portions of the world, USJFCOM is a functional command that provides , where he led the transformation of NATO NATO: see North Atlantic Treaty Organization. NATO in full North Atlantic Treaty Organization International military alliance created to defend western Europe against a possible Soviet invasion. and U.S. military forces, capabilities and doctrines and the introduction of new technologies. Giambastiani, a nuclear submarine officer, also has held numerous command, operational, shore and staff assignments. A native of Canastota, N.Y., Giambastiani graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with leadership distinction in 1970. During his 37-year military career, he has been awarded numerous U.S. and foreign decorations including three Defense Distinguished Service Medals and six Navy Distinguished Service Medals. In addition he has been awarded two honorary doctorate of engineering degrees. However, Giambastiani is most proud of his 19 unit awards and commendations as they recognize the participation and accomplishments of the entire team. About ValueOptions Federal Division In partnership with Humana Military Healthcare Services, ValueOptions provides high quality, accessible and cost-effective mental health and substance abuse services under the Department of Defense TRICARE benefits program. The TRICARE South Region serves approximately 3 million active duty and retired military beneficiaries, including their families and survivors. About ValueOptions, Inc. ValueOptions, the nation's largest independent behavioral health care company, provides services to more than 23 million individuals through a variety of contracts with health plans and employers, as well as through state and county agencies. ValueOptions is a national managed care company that specializes in disease management for all behavioral health issues, and mental health and chemical dependency chemical dependency n. A physical and psychological habituation to a mood- or mind-altering drug, such as alcohol or cocaine. chemical dependency diagnoses. |
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