WellCare Health Plans removes CEO

TAMPA —WellCare Health Plans Inc. announced that its chairman of the board, David Gallitano, has been appointed interim CEO, replacing Alec Cunningham.

“As the company continues to expand and grow, the board felt that it was necessary to identify a new experienced leader to help write the next chapter for WellCare,” Gallitano says. “I am looking forward to working with the management team to continue progress towards WellCare's vision to be the leader in government-sponsored health care programs.”

The company says it is conducting a national search for a new CEO.