LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 2009-- Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: MOH) announced today that Richard Bock, M.D. has been promoted from medical director to chief medical officer of its wholly owned subsidiary, Molina Healthcare of California. Dr. Bock will be responsible for oversight of the medical management functions of Molina Healthcare of California, including utilization management, quality improvement, credentialing, pharmacy, health education, and risk management activities.

“Dr. Bock has demonstrated exceptional leadership as the medical director for the California plan and will bring the same dedication and energy as he takes on the responsibility of overseeing the clinical operations,” said Lisa Rubino, president of Molina Healthcare of California.

Prior to joining Molina Healthcare of California, he was with several healthcare organizations in Southern California including Optichart Consulting, Prospect Medical Systems, Medeor Systems, Adventist Health System Foundation, Access Choice and FHP. Dr. Bock obtained his medical degree from the New York Medical College and a master’s degree in business administration from University of Redlands in California.

Molina Healthcare of California is a managed care organization that provides health care services for people eligible for Medi-Cal, Medicare, AIM, and the Healthy Families product lines throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, Sacramento, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Yolo counties. Molina Healthcare of California has over 350,000 members and also operates 17 medical group facilities in California.

About Molina Healthcare

Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: MOH) is a multi-state managed care organization that arranges for the delivery of health care services to persons eligible for Medicaid, Medicare, and other government-sponsored programs for low-income families and individuals. Altogether, Molina Healthcare's licensed health plan subsidiaries in California, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Utah and Washington currently serve approximately 1.3 million members. More information about Molina Healthcare, Inc. and Molina Healthcare of California can be obtained at www.molinahealthcare.com.

Source: Molina Healthcare, Inc.

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