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Premera Appoints Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle to Board of Directors
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MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Sept. 16, 2024 ~ Premera, a leading healthcare company, has announced the addition of Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle to its Board of Directors. Dr. Fernandopulle will be replacing Dr. John Jenrette, whose term on the board expired this year.

According to Amy Humphreys, Chair of the Premera Board of Directors, the company is thrilled to have Dr. Fernandopulle join their team. With his extensive experience as a physician and healthcare business executive, he brings valuable insights that will help Premera better understand and address the needs of its members.

Humphreys also expressed gratitude towards Dr. Jenrette for his leadership and dedication during his time on the board. She stated that Premera has benefited greatly from his service and passion.

Dr. Fernandopulle is the co-founder and former CEO of Iora Health, a pioneer in primary care. In 2021, Iora Health was acquired by One Medical. He is currently a practicing physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and a faculty member at Harvard Medical School. Additionally, he was the first executive director of the Harvard Interfaculty Program for Health Systems Improvement and managing director of the Clinical Initiatives Center at the Advisory Board Company.

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In response to joining Premera's board, Dr. Fernandopulle expressed his admiration for the company's mission to improve healthcare outcomes. He shared that since his days in medical school, he has been passionate about transforming the healthcare system and is honored to be part of a board committed to driving meaningful changes.

Apart from his role at Premera, Dr. Fernandopulle also serves on the boards of Families USA and The Asian American Foundation. He is a member of several prestigious fellowships such as Albert Schweitzer, Ashoka, Aspen Institute Health Innovators, and Salzburg Global Fellowships.

Dr. Fernandopulle holds Bachelor of Arts, Doctor of Medicine, and Master's in Public Policy degrees from Harvard University. He completed his clinical training at the University of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts General Hospital.

To learn more about Premera's leadership team, visit their website at https://www.premera.com/visitor/executives.
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