Envision taps Optum president as new CEO

Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest provider groups, named James “Jim” Rechtin as president and CEO Feb. 26.

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Mr. Rechtin succeeds Chris Holden, who recently stepped down from the organization. Envision’s board of directors announced Mr. Holden’s departure Feb. 5. 

Mr. Rechtin joins Envision from OptumCare, a healthcare services company within UnitedHealth Group. He was president of OptumCare. Prior to that role, Mr. Rechtin was regional president of DaVita Medical Group, which is a part of OptumCare.

He will also serve on Envision’s board of directors, bringing 22 years of healthcare experience to his new role.

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