Homeward adds Brent Layton to its Board of Directors

– USA, CA –  Homeward today announced the appointment of Brent Layton to its Board of Directors, bringing more than 30 years of healthcare and public policy experience, with expertise in building, scaling, and operating businesses focused on government-funded programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and the Health Insurance Marketplace.

About Brent Layton

During his more than 20-year tenure, Brent Layton supported Centene in a variety of critical positions and growth-oriented roles, including the head of business development and overseeing the company’s health plan market expansion and provider network development. He played an important role in supporting the development and scaling of Centene’s Medicare and Health Insurance Marketplace businesses, including Ambetter, the nation’s largest Exchange provider, and WellCare, a leading brand of Medicare products. Following his tenure as President and COO, Brent Layton announced that he would retire from Centene in late 2023 and transitioned to a senior advisor role working closely with the CEO.

About Homeward

Homeward is rearchitecting rural health and care for the 60 million Americans living in rural communities. As a new value-based care provider, Homeward employs multidisciplinary care teams, available in-home, within the community, and virtually, with technology to better connect patients to high-quality, affordable, and comprehensive care. The company supports Medicare-eligible beneficiaries, including by partnering with Medicare Advantage plans, and takes full risk for the cost of care of its members to improve outcomes and reduce costs.

Homeward is an in-network provider that deploys an integrated care model, including in-home visits, community-based care, and technology-enabled clinical services. Homeward delivers care in Michigan and Minnesota today and has raised $70 million from leading investors, including General Catalyst, ARCH Venture Partners, and Human Capital.

For more information: https://homewardhealth.com/

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