Commission To Work on Transition Plan
CAMARILLO, Calif., August 19, 2014 — Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) has announced the resignation of Michael P. Engelhard as the Plan’s chief executive officer (CEO). Mr. Engelhard joined GCHP in September 2012.
Mr. Engelhard said, “It’s with mixed emotions that I resign my role as chief executive officer of Gold Coast Health Plan to pursue a new professional opportunity. Over the last two years, I have worked diligently to help expand this organization’s mission to serve the most vulnerable members of our community.”
David Araujo, MD, chairman of the GCHP Commission said, “Mr. Engelhard has done a wonderful job of revitalizing the operational and financial health of Gold Coast Health Plan and has been instrumental in assembling a seasoned leadership team.” He added, “I think I speak for all of us when I say we’re sorry to see him leave.”
Mr. Engelhard’s last day will be Friday, September 19, 2014.
About Gold Coast Health Plan
Gold Coast Health Plan is an independent public entity created by County Ordinance and authorized through Federal Legislation; however, Gold Coast Health Plan is not a county agency. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved implementation of a County Organized Health System (COHS) model, transitioning from fee-for-service Medi-Cal to managed care, on June 2, 2009. The purpose of Gold Coast Health Plan is to serve Medi-Cal beneficiaries, enhance the quality of healthcare, provide greater access, improve service and provide choice. The Plan provides health benefits to more than 160,000 beneficiaries in Ventura County, Calif. To learn more about Gold Coast Health Plan, visit us at: www.goldcoasthealthplan.org or call us at 888-301-1228.