Dr. James Howatt

Ventura County resident James Howatt M.D., Molina Healthcare’s chief medical officer, has been appointed as Adjunct Professor by Claremont Graduate University’s School of Community and Global Health (SCGH).

"We at the Claremont School of Community and Global Health are delighted to have Dr. Howatt join our faculty, said C. Anderson Johnson, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Community and Global Health. “His expertise in health maintenance and management of health systems for underserved populations brings an important element to our school. Molina HealthCare is one of our most valued partners and we are honored to have it represented by Dr. Mario Molina on our Board and Dr. James Howatt as a member of our faculty."

As chief medical director for Molina Healthcare Inc., Dr. Howatt is responsible for oversight of the medical management functions of all the Company’s health plan subsidiaries, including utilization management and risk management activities. Dr. Howatt received his Bachelor of Science degree and Medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco, and also holds a Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Health Management from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Howatt is a board-certified family physician and a member of the American College of Managed Care Medicine.

About Molina Healthcare
Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: MOH) is a multi-state managed care organization that arranges for the delivery of health care services to persons eligible for Medicaid, Medicare, and other government-sponsored programs for low-income families and individuals. Molina Healthcare’s licensed health plan subsidiaries in California, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Utah and Washington currently serve 1.5 members. More information about Molina Healthcare, Inc. and Molina Healthcare of California can be obtained at www.molinahealthcare.com.