Dr. Kurian leads the D-SNP Center of Excellence Medical Director teams as executive director of Medicare Care Management. She manages both the integrated Duals/DSNP product as well as DSNP Care Management. Before this role she was the National Medical Director of MLTSS, where she was instrumental in winning LTSS RFPs. She first joined Aetna as Chief Medical Officer for Aetna Better Health of New York. During her tenure as CMO, the NY plan has turned from unprofitability to being financially sound. In addition, Dr. Kurian also served as CMO for PA and PA CHIP for the Medicaid line of business.
Dr. Kurian has over 25 years of progressive experience within both the clinical and managed care arenas. She has worked in underserved areas with a robust understanding of the complexities of the Medicare and Medicaid populations. Her areas of expertise include outpatient ambulatory settings, SNF Attending , Medical Directorship at a Federally Qualified Health Center, and at the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) which is a federal Duals program. Throughout her career she has been involved with international medical missions.
Dr. Kurian has also served as the MLTSS Medical Director for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey prior to her tenure here at Aetna where she launched the program from inception.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and a Doctor of Medicine degree. She is a Diplomate of ABFM and completed residency in Family Medicine.