Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan, Well Sense Health Plan appoint Julie Nations as Director of Community Relations & Outreach

BOSTON, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Julie Nations has been named Director of Community Relations & Outreach by Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan (BMCHP) and Well Sense Health Plan. In this role, Ms. Nations is responsible for planning, developing and maintaining collaborative relationships and activities that build community presence and preference for BMCHP and Well Sense Health Plan across all product lines.

"Throughout her career, Julie excelled at developing effective relationships with individuals and organizations to advance causes that enhance and change people's lives," said Kevin Klein, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer for BMCHP and Well Sense. "Julie's depth of experience and character make her a dynamic member of our leadership team."

For the past eight years, Ms. Nations served as Executive Director of the Ellie Fund, the Needham, Massachusetts based organization dedicated to fighting breast cancer and easing its effects on patients and their families. Her experience also includes leadership roles for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, Massachusetts Service Alliance, and The Wellness Community – Greater Boston.

Ms. Nations commented, "I am deeply honored to join the talented BMCHP and Well Sense team. I have dedicated my life to helping individuals most in need, so I am thrilled to partner with so many valuable local community organizations to positively impact the lives of thousands of our neighbors and friends."            

Boston Medical Center founded Boston Medical Center Health Plan, Inc. in 1997 as a non-profit managed care organization doing business in Massachusetts as BMC HealthNet Plan. Outside Massachusetts the business name is Well Sense Health Plan. BMC HealthNet Plan is ranked in the top 10 among Medicaid plans in the nation according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Medicaid Health Insurance Plan Rankings, 2012-2013. BMC HealthNet Plan also earned Excellent Accreditation from NCQA for its Medicaid plan for the fourth time in a row.

Contact: Richard Wolosz, 617-748-6364, [email protected]

SOURCE Boston Medical Center (BMC) HealthNet Plan