Sivertsen named evp for HealthExtras PBM

ROCKVILLE, Md. The pharmacy benefit management company HealthExtras announced that Darren Sivertsen has been recruited as executive vice president and will initially be responsible for the company’s government programs and clinical services. Sivertsen is also expected to contribute to HealthExtras’ business development initiatives.

Sivertsen was most recently senior vice president of operations for Sierra Health Services and was chief operating officer of their insurance operations. While at Sierra, he was responsible for Medicare Part D and pharmacy benefit management operations.

“As our company continues to grow, we are expanding our senior management team,” stated David Blair, chief executive officer of HealthExtras. “Clearly, Darren’s extensive healthcare experience and background in managed care and government-sponsored programs position him to immediately contribute to the company’s success.”