Network Health announced last week that Coreen Dicus-Johnson will assume the role of president and chief executive officer beginning Oct. 1.
“Network Health has been an important player in Wisconsin’s dynamic insurance market,” Dicus-Johnson said. “I look forward to partnering with the leadership team and owners to forge an even stronger position for the organization.”
Most recently, Dicus-Johnson served as the president of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Central Market, where she was responsible for the management and strategic direction of Franklin and St. Francis hospitals, Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital and Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group, which together generate almost $400 million annually.
Prior to that, she held senior leader roles at WFH in physician and revenue operations, payer contracting and payer relations.
From 1996 to 2004, she served in several roles with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin, now known as Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, including corporate development, government relations, contracting, litigation counsel and management of major accounts.
“Coreen is a highly talented leader with extensive experience in hospital management, revenue cycle operations, payer contracting and health insurance products,” said Cathy Jacobson, Froedtert Health president and chief executive office and Network Health board of directors chair. “She brings together a broad and diverse range of experiences from both the provider and the insurance sides of health care to this important leadership role at Network Health.”
Dicus-Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations from Marquette University and a law degree from DePaul University College of Law. She has been a member of a number of regional and statewide organizations, including the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, the American Heart Association, the Wisconsin Law Foundation, Sojourner Family Peace Center and the Marquette University College of Professional Studies Advisory Board.