WellCare looks to insurance giant for new state exec

TAMPA — WellCare Health Plans named Lee Bowers COO for Florida.

Bowers will provide leadership and oversight across the state on network management, behavioral health operations and sales and marketing functions, according to a statement. He will report to Elizabeth Miller, state president, Florida.

"I am excited to have Lee join our team," Miller says in the release. "With over 25 years of managed care and provider experience, he brings tremendous operational leadership and expertise to our organization and will contribute greatly to WellCare."