Aetna Names Pennsylvania CEO

Corey Pleasants to lead clinical and community strategies from Blue Bell office.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:27pm

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Aetna Better Health of Pennsylvania has appointed Corey Pleasants as its new CEO. Pleasants will operate out of the company's Blue Bell office and lead strategies to strengthen clinical outcomes, advance provider partnerships, and deepen the company's community impact across the state.

Why it matters

This appointment comes as Aetna looks to bolster its Medicaid offerings and community engagement in Pennsylvania, a key market for the insurance provider. Pleasants' experience supporting Medicaid populations and his expertise in health plan operations position him well to build on Aetna's existing foundation in the state.

The details

Corey Pleasants, who most recently served as chief operating officer of Aetna Better Health of Virginia, will now take on the role of CEO for Aetna Better Health of Pennsylvania. In this position, he will be responsible for leading clinical and community strategies from the company's Blue Bell office.

  • Pleasants was recently appointed as the new CEO of Aetna Better Health of Pennsylvania.

The players

Corey Pleasants

The new CEO of Aetna Better Health of Pennsylvania, bringing over 15 years of experience supporting Medicaid populations and health plan expertise.

Aetna Better Health of Pennsylvania

A subsidiary of Aetna that provides Medicaid coverage and services in the state of Pennsylvania.

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The takeaway

This appointment signals Aetna's commitment to strengthening its Medicaid offerings and community engagement in Pennsylvania, a key market for the insurance provider. Pleasants' experience and expertise position him well to build on the plan's existing foundation and drive further growth and impact in the state.