New President and COO of Interim HealthCare
Interim Healthcare, a Florida-based home care franchise company, has appointed Lexanne Domico as its new president and chief operating officer.
In his new role, Domico will oversee the regional field support teams as well as the company’s clinical quality, operational excellence and growth and development departments. He is also an operating partner at The Vistria Group, a private equity firm with a track record of investing in home health and hospice companies, according to his LinkedIn profile. He previously served as CEO of HomeFree Pharmacy Services.
“We are excited to welcome Lexan to Interim Healthcare to help advance our mission and shape our business strategy,” Interim Healthcare CEO Paul Mastrapa said in a statement. “Her hands-on leadership style, deep industry knowledge and track record of driving growth and excellence make her an excellent fit to lead our local teams and mentor our franchisees across the country in delivering the premium healthcare we are known for.”
Interim, a Caring Brands International portfolio company, is a national franchisor of home care, home healthcare, hospice and medical staffing services. The parent company also operates UK-based home care company Bluebird Care and Australia-based Just Better Care.
Amedisys CIO steps down
Amedisys Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) chief information officer Michael North will leave the home health and hospice company effective Aug. 31, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
North joined the company in 2015 as senior vice president of operations and became CIO the following year. Prior to joining Amedisys, he served as an executive at Humana, Inc. (NYSE: HUM).
“In connection with Mr. North’s departure, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors has approved a mutual separation agreement and general release between the Company and Mr. North, pursuant to which Mr. North will receive lump-sum payments in the aggregate of $3,310,717,” the SEC filing states. “The separation agreement will not become effective and enforceable until the expiration of the seven-day rescission period. Severance payments may be forfeited and cancelled if Mr. North breaches any provision of the separation agreement.”
The announcement comes as Amedisys awaits the completion of its acquisition by UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH) subsidiary Optum, which in June of last year signed an agreement to acquire Amedisys in an all-cash transaction worth $101 per share, or approximately $3.3 billion.
Traditions Health Appoints New Vice President of Hospice Operations
Home health and hospice services provider Traditions Health recently appointed Jessica Hellwege as its new vice president of operations for its hospice business.
According to a press release, Hellwege will oversee the company’s hospice operations in Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio and Virginia, with a focus on maintaining and improving quality and driving growth.
“We are thrilled to have Jessica join our team. Her extensive experience in hospice operations will be a great asset to Traditions Health,” Tony Maxwell, Traditions’ chief operating officer, said in the release.
Hellwege, who has a 14-year career in the industry, previously served as regional vice president for Intrepid Healthcare.
Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Traditions provides hospice, home health, palliative care and consulting services in 18 states. The company recently promoted Tom Moreland to senior vice president of hospice operations.
