Amerigroup Executive Appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eastern Virginia Medical School Health Services

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 27, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) today announced that Richard C. Zoretic, executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been named chairman of the board of directors of the Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) Health Services. EVMS Health Services is a non-profit physician practice affiliated with the medical school.  

Zoretic was also appointed to the EVMS board of visitors by William J. Howell, the Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates.  The board of visitors is the governing body of EVMS.

"We are excited to have a person of Dick's caliber on our board and to serve as chair of our physician practice plan," said Harry T. Lester, president of EVMS. "He brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive expertise in the health care industry, and I'm confident he will be a tremendous asset to EVMS as we implement our new strategic plan."

Zoretic has nearly three decades of experience in the health care industry. At Amerigroup, Zoretic is responsible for all health plan operations in 11 states, with the Company's regional chief executive officers reporting directly to him.

"I am honored to serve on these two boards," Zoretic said. "EVMS Health Services is committed to offering the most advanced, patient-centered quality health care available. I'm proud to be affiliated with EVMS, and I'm honored to serve as chairman of the EVMS Health Services board. I look forward to contributing to help build and oversee an even stronger physician practice."

Zoretic will serve as EVMS Health Services chair for a one-year term and on the board of visitors for three years.

About Amerigroup Corporation

Amerigroup, a Fortune 500 Company, coordinates services for individuals in publicly funded health care programs. Serving more than 1.9 million members in 11 states nationwide, Amerigroup accepts all eligible people regardless of age, sex, race or disability. The Company's product offerings do not utilize any individual underwriting nor deny coverage due to pre-existing medical conditions. Amerigroup is dedicated to offering real solutions that improve health care access and quality for its members, while proactively working to reduce the overall cost of care to taxpayers. Click here for more information about Amerigroup Corporation.

SOURCE Amerigroup Corporation

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