BRIEF: Wall Street Journal report: Anthem CEO Joseph Swedish to step down

Nov. 04--The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Anthem President and CEO Joseph Swedish intends to step down.

The report, which attributes the information to anonymous sources, indicates former UnitedHealth executive Gail Boudreaux will take over leadership at the Indianapolis-based insurance giant.

Swedish joined Anthem Inc. in May 2013, according to his company biography. He has more than 44 years of health care leadership experience, including over 25 years as CEO for several major health systems. Previously, he held CEO and senior leadership positions with Trinity Health, Centura Health and the Hospital Corporation of America.

The Wall Street Journal report said Swedish is expected to keep his title as chairman for a transition period.

Call IndyStar reporter Marisa Kwiatkowski at (317) 444-6135. Follow her on Twitter: @IndyMarisaK.

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