Steve Wigginton, CEO of Icario, is responsible for the overall strategy, growth, and operations of the company. Previously the CEO of NovuHealth, Steve became the CEO of Icario in 2020 fol-lowing NovuHealth’s merger with Revel. Steve has a 25-year track record of driving growth, cul-ture, and innovation in healthcare and is passionate about creating a better experience for mem-bers, patients, and providers.
Steve came to Icario from Sutter Health | Aetna, a 50/50 joint venture between Aetna, a CVS Health company, and Sutter Health, a not-for-profit integrated health delivery system in northern California. There, he served as the joint venture’s first CEO, responsible for launching an innova-tive health insurance business, delivering best-in-class clinical care, and driving breakthrough consumer and member experiences.Before that, Steve served as CEO of Valence Health, where he led and grew the business following its acquisition by Evolent Health, doubling reve-nues and scaling operations internationally. Prior to the Valence acquisition, Steve was the chief development officer at Evolent Health, responsible for driving growth, partnerships, and the brand. Additional leadership roles in technology-driven care management, physician practice management, and healthcare supply chain businesses round out Steve’s experience.
Steve holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree of business administration from Indiana Universi-ty, Kelley School of Business. In his free time, Steve is an avid cyclist, traveler, and concertgoer. He and his wife, an award-winning OB/Gyn, have four beautiful children.
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