Dr. Richard Helmer, who had previously served as the Molina Healthcare's Chief Medical Officer, will remain with the company during a transitional period, after which time he may continue with the company in a reduced capacity so that he can spend more time with his family.

Dr. Bracciodieta joins Molina Healthcare with more than 30 years of experience in healthcare services. From 2002 to 2004, he served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Health Net, Inc., where he was responsible for all aspects of medical management in California and Oregon. From 1996 to 2002, he was Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield, where his responsibilities included overseeing all aspects of medical management, contracting, network development, and both internal and external disease management programs. He has also previously served as the Vice President and Chief Medical Director of Medical Affairs for Humana Inc. in Florida, and as the Vice President for FHP International, where his responsibilities included overseeing 20 FHP owned and operated staff model centers as well as two acute care hospitals. He also has over 14 years of experience in private practice as a Neurologist.   

Dr. Bracciodieta is an Associate Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Columbia University, a Master of Business Administration degree from Pacific Western University, and a Medical Doctor degree from the New York Medical College. He has fellowships from the American College of Medical Quality, the Stroke Council of the American Heart Association, and the American EEG Society.