Mr. Tallman to focus on providing affordable health plan solutions for mid-sized employers

Health Net of California has named Larry Tallman as the new vice president of sales, focused on providing affordable health plan solutions for mid-sized employers and educating them on opportunities during the improving economy.

Steven Sell, president of Health Net of California, said: “We are delighted to have Larry’s wealth of knowledge and know-how. As we increasingly concentrate on the needs of employers and brokers in the West, we are fortunate to have his breadth of health plan, health care and health information experience.”

Mr. Tallman has over 25 years of experience in the sales, marketing and account management arenas. Most recently, he was executive vice president of sales and marketing for MGIS.

His earlier experience includes stints with Blue Shield of California; Ingenix, a health care technology subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group and WorkingRx, a pharmacy benefits management company.

Mr. Tallman is based in Health Net of California’s Woodland Hills headquarters.