Bright Health Group Appoints Jay Matushak as Chief Financial Officer

By: Bright Health Group, Inc. via Business Wire

May 03, 2023 at 17:00 PM EDT

Cathy Smith to Step Down to Pursue New Opportunity, Effective May 12, 2023

Bright Health Group, Inc. (“Bright Health” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BHG), the technology enabled, value-driven healthcare company serving aging and underserved consumers with unmet clinical needs, today announced that it has appointed Jay Matushak as the Company’s next Chief Financial Officer, effective May 12, 2023. Mr. Matushak will succeed Cathy Smith, who is stepping down to pursue another opportunity.

Mr. Matushak, a seasoned finance and operational executive with deep expertise in the healthcare business, joined Bright Health in 2021. He currently serves as Senior Vice President of Finance and is responsible for the wind-down of the Company’s ACA insurance business. He also serves as CFO of Bright HealthCare, the Company’s insurance business. Before joining Bright Health, Mr. Matushak served for six years as CFO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (BCBS MN). Prior to BCBS MN, he spent fifteen years at UnitedHealth Group in various financial leadership roles within Optum and UnitedHealthcare.

“Jay has deep knowledge of our business and a strong track record of financial leadership across the healthcare industry,” said Mike Mikan, President and CEO of Bright Health. “He is a proven leader, and he will play an important role in our continuing efforts to position Bright Health for long-term success.”

“I am honored to take on this role and work alongside the leadership team and talented finance team to execute on our financial and strategic priorities,” said Mr. Matushak. “I am confident in the tremendous opportunities ahead as we take action to ensure Bright Health is poised for future profitable growth.”

Mr. Mikan continued, “Cathy was integral in helping take Bright Health public, and we thank her for the many contributions she has made to the Company. She has been a valuable member of our leadership team and built a strong organization with a deep bench of talent, which will help ensure a smooth succession. On behalf of everyone at Bright Health, we wish Cathy all the best in her next chapter.”

Ms. Smith will continue in her role through the Company’s first quarter 2023 earnings and thereafter will serve in an advisory role to support a smooth transition. Ms. Smith’s decision to resign was not due to any conflicts with the Board or management team regarding the Company’s financial reporting or accounting principles or practices.

About Bright Health Group

Bright Health Group is a technology enabled, value-driven healthcare company that organizes and operates networks of affiliate care providers to be successful at managing population risk. We focus on serving aging and underserved consumers that have unmet clinical needs through our Fully Aligned Care Model in Florida, Texas and California, some of the largest markets in healthcare where 26% of the U.S. aging population call home. We believe everyone should have access to personal, affordable, and high-quality healthcare. Our mission is to Make healthcare right. Together. For more information, visit www.brighthealthgroup.com.

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