NEW YORK, May 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MagnaCare, a leader in health plan management services, today announced its President Michelle Zettergren has been awarded the Long Island Center for Business and Professional Women (LICBPW)’s Achievers' Award in recognition of her leadership in the health care field. A long-time champion of labor with over 20 years of experience in health care, Zettergren and her team work tirelessly to deliver personalized service and custom-fit solutions that put the needs of clients and members first.
“It’s an honor to be recognized among leading female executives on Long Island, across a range of industries,” said Zettergren. “I’m proud to stand beside these women who have not only excelled in their own careers, but succeeded in promoting equity and inclusion in our Long Island communities – uplifting and encouraging other women to do the same. With this award, I’m also thrilled to represent MagnaCare, an organization with a deeply rooted vision of improving healthcare and access for working families in New York and the tristate market.”
Zettergren joins a prestigious group of Achievers’ Award recipients that includes Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Susan Lucci, Donna Karan, Sally Ride, and Patti LuPone. As President of MagnaCare, Zettergren focuses on delivering innovative products and quality services for our Labor, Public Sector and Commercial clients and partners. Zettergren, is an accomplished executive, community advocate and a mentor to colleagues and friends. Prior to joining MagnaCare, she held executive positions at HPOne, ConnectiCare, and Anthem BCBS. Outside of her work at MagnaCare, Zettergren proudly serves on several Boards including serving as Chair of Special Olympics Connecticut.
“Ms. Zettergren exemplifies what it means to be a phenomenal woman. As President of MagnaCare, she serves as a fine example to young women and we are beyond thrilled to recognize her accomplishments,” says Laura Doukas, member of the LICBPW’s Board of Directors and Chair of its annual gala.
For 40 years, the LICBPW Annual Achievers’ Award Gala has honored Long Island women making significant contributions to their fields and in advancing women in business, community, and professions. Award winners are chosen for their positive impact on others both in the workplace and through charitable endeavors, and for their efforts to support and mentor other women in their fields.
About MagnaCare
For more than 25 years, MagnaCare has been building healthy communities together with Taft-Hartley funds, TPAs, carriers, and worker’s compensation and no-fault payors in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut tri-state area. Its broad, wholly owned network, full health plan management services, comprehensive in-house medical management, and leading outcomes-based casualty solutions offer the ultimate flexibility and customization that help customers control health care costs, improve health, and achieve exceptional value. MagnaCare is a division of Brighton Health Plan Solutions, LLC.
About LICBPW
The LI Center for Business and Professional Women is dedicated to advancing women’s equal participation, leadership and employment in business, industry and the professions through networking opportunities, member education, community involvement, and personal and professional development.
MAGNACARE MEDIA CONTACT: Lexy Siegel, (212) 784-5727, lsiegel@groupgordon.com