Humana Inc. announced that Fernando J. Valverde, M.D., has been appointed Regional Market President for Humana's South and North Florida Medicare markets, effective Jan. 6. In his new role, Dr. Valverde assumes responsibility for continued development and expansion of Humana's Medicare business in the South and North Florida regions, and for staff leadership across all business and operations within those markets. Prior to joining Humana, Dr. Valverde served as Chief Executive Officer of Florida International University (FIU) Health and Associate Dean for Community and Clinical Affairs at the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, both located in Miami.

Dr. Valverde will report to Renaudin and will be based in Miramar, FL.