Freedom Health: Anthem's Tampa-based subsidiaries name new CEO and CFO

Eight months after Anthem Inc. acquired Freedom Health Inc., and Optimum Healthcare Inc., the two Medicare Advantage plans have named new executive leadership. Jigar Desai was named as chief executive officer and Nancy Gareau as chief operating officer of the Tampa-based subsidiaries owned by Anthem (NYSE: ANTM). Desai previously served as chief financial officer for both organizations. He joined the companies in 2008 and has played an integral role in the health plans' successes through his...