Jeffrey Fernandez, Ochsner Health senior vice president and executive advisor, has assumed the role of CEO of the new Ochsner Health Plan (OHP). He replaces Terry Shilling, who has served in a consulting role to lead the implementation of OHP. Fernandez has demonstrated more than 20 years of managed care leadership experience – much of that in the Medicare Advantage industry.
Prior to joining Ochsner in August 2021, he served as SVP of Humana’s Medicare West segment and was responsible for Medicare Advantage operations in 17 states (including Louisiana) and more than 1 million members. His responsibilities also included leading their nationwide MarketPoint sales organization, where he was responsible for external, career, and telesales distribution for Humana’s Medicare Advantage products.
“I am excited to join the Ochsner Health Plan team and combine the strength of Ochsner Health’s clinical excellence with OHP’s Medicare Advantage product for an integrated consumer health experience,” said Fernandez.
Fernandez received a bachelor’s degree in marketing from LSU, an MBA from the University of New Orleans, and then went on to achieve a law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.