Five-Star Medicare Advantage Plan Adds Industry Veterans Reigel and Saccocio to Leadership Team

Essence Healthcare, a leading Medicare Advantage plan provider, today announced the addition of Jordan Reigel as president, and Dr. Saria Saccocio as chief medical officer. Reigel and Saccocio join a dynamic team of experts who are developing innovative healthcare solutions, improving patient outcomes, and advancing value-based care initiatives.

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Jordan Reigel, president, Essence Healthcare (Photo: Business Wire)

Reigel is a proven leader in healthcare management, with more than 25 years of industry experience. As president, he is responsible for building and managing care delivery networks, benefits and products to meet the needs of Essence Healthcare members across existing and emerging markets. He also leads the design and implementation of value-based payment strategies in partnership with healthcare providers to drive improved health outcomes.

Before joining Essence, Reigel served in leadership positions at UnitedHealthcare where he was responsible for advancing value-based care strategies. Most recently, he served as the general manager of a value-based specialty care startup.

Saccocio is a results-oriented healthcare leader specializing in strategic planning, program development, and equitable healthcare. She has more than 20 years of experience leading award-winning, quality programs and improving patient care across the continuum of health. Saccocio was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the top 100 Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officers to Know and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

Before joining Essence Healthcare’s leadership team, Saccocio served as chief medical officer with several health systems, including Prisma Health, Bon Secours, and Lifepoint Hospitals. Most recently, she was the eastern region chief medical officer for Carelon Health.

“Jordan and Saria are visionary and dynamic leaders whose healthcare experience will significantly strengthen our ability to better serve our members,” said Ben Grabski, chief financial officer, Lumeris Group Holding Corporation. “Their contributions will be instrumental in delivering a best-in-class patient experience, achieving better health outcomes for our plan members, and driving greater value for all health care stakeholders.”

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in St. Louis, Essence Healthcare is known for its innovative approach to care and focus on patient-centered services. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recognized Essence with a 5-star overall plan rating for three consecutive years, a testament to the health plan’s commitment to quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

About Essence Healthcare

Essence Healthcare provides over 61,000 people with Medicare comprehensive and affordable health insurance that focuses on wellness, care coordination, and personal service. Essence’s Medicare Advantage plans offer complete hospital, medical and prescription drug coverage and include additional benefits not covered under the Original Medicare program. Powered by the nation’s leading population health services and technology of Lumeris, Essence is earning national recognition for its commitment to service and quality, including being awarded Medicare’s highest overall plan rating of 5 out of 5 Stars in 2022, 2023 and again in 2024 for its HMO plans and was named “Best Medicare Advantage Plan Companies” by U.S. News and World Report. In 2025, Essence’s Medicare Advantage plans will be available in markets in Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. To learn more about Essence Healthcare, please visit www.essencehealthcare.com.

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