New York, NY – [June 27, 2024] –Shaun Ruskin has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for VillageCare and VillageCareMAX Managed Care Health Plans. In his new role, Shaun will oversee all aspects of business operations and strategic initiatives for VillageCareMAX Managed Care Health Plans, reinforcing VillageCare's commitment to delivering exceptional care and services to its diverse community of members.
Shaun brings over 15 years of extensive leadership experience and strategic planning for health care organizations with a focus on improving operational efficiencies, resulting in increased revenue, higher quality, and reduced costs.
"We are thrilled to welcome Shaun Ruskin to the VillageCare team as our new Chief Operating Officer," said Emma DeVito, President and CEO of VillageCare. " His strategic vision and leadership, as well as his deep understanding of managed care and operational expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping our future growth and ensuring that we continue to drive excellent outcomes and superior member satisfaction."
Shaun had previously held several key leadership roles in Business Development and operations at VillageCare for over 10 years, and most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for Centerlight Health Care. At Centerlight, he was a key leader in the strategic turnaround of the organization’s growth and operations across Member Experience, Provider Relations/Network Engagement, Government Affairs, Marketing, Communications, and Enrollment/Growth resulting with the organization’s renewed strong reputation, improved Quality tier, and an overall positive financial position.
"I am honored to return to VillageCare at such an exciting time in the organization's journey," said Shaun Ruskin. "I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at VillageCare to drive innovation and program expansion, expanding access to high-quality health care services for members, and strengthen our position as a trusted leader in both Medicaid and Medicare managed care."
About VillageCare and VillageCareMAX
VillageCareMAX, the managed care plan of VillageCare, operates in the five boroughs of New York City, as well as Westchester and Putnam counties. It serves dual eligible and Medicaid beneficiaries 21 and older through four plans for individuals with long-term care needs: VillageCareMAX MLTC, VillageCareMAX Medicare Health Advantage (HMO-DSNP) and VillageCareMAX Medicare Total Advantage (HMO-DSNP and VillageCareMAX Medicare Select Advantage Prescription Drug Plan (MAPD) that serves individuals who quality for Low-Income Subsidy. VillageCareMAX’s 32,000+ members are quite diverse; 2 in 3 members’ first language is not English. As with most managed long-term care plans, members have multiple chronic illnesses, multiple functional deficits requiring assistance with daily living tasks, and high incidence of cognitive impairment. In addition to VillageCareMAX, the organization offers an assisted living facility. VillageCare’s network delivers the right service at the right time and place.