(LONG BEACH, CA) Molina Healthcare of Michigan appointed James N. Clarke, R.Ph., M.S., as Director of Pharmacy Services. Clarke has over 20 years of pharmacy and healthcare management experience. Prior to his role at Molina, Clarke worked as a Senior Consultant for Health Management Association on various multi-state Medicaid pharmacy projects. He also has extensive experience in the pharmacy benefit industry having worked for RX America in management positions.
“I am very pleased that Mr. Clarke has joined the Molina Healthcare of Michigan team,” says Roman T. Kulich, President and CEO of Molina Healthcare of Michigan. “Proper management and administration of the pharmacy benefit is a critical service for our members and contributes to the overall success of our organization. Mr. Clarke's experience and proven track record will help us continue the growth and enhancements in quality and financial performance that we have recently achieved.”
Clarke also served in various capacities for the Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System, including Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy Operations and Manager of Pharmacy Program Administration for the Henry Ford Medical Group; and Administrator for Utilization Management and Physicians Services at Henry Ford Cottage Hospital. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy and Master of Science in Pharmacy Administration from Wayne State University.
Molina Healthcare of Michigan is dedicated to serving the special needs of Medicaid patients in over 30 counties throughout the state, including the greater Detroit Metropolitan area. The plan covers approximately 30,000 members in both urban and rural communities. Molina Healthcare of Michigan is an affiliate of Molina Healthcare, Inc. which is one of the top national managed care firms in terms of enrollment, according to InterStudy, a national managed care research organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota. This corporate affiliation provides Molina Healthcare of Michigan with the necessary resources to be a strong and stable partner that takes a proactive approach to building relationships with contracted physicians and hospitals.
