Heather Cianfrocco was named chief executive officer of Optum Rx, an industry-leading pharmacy care company, in April 2021. In this role, Cianfrocco leads efforts to make health care more affordable for consumers and clients through innovative pharmacy solutions that enable all Americans to have access to the medications and care they need, when they need it.Cianfrocco previously served as chief executive officer for Optum’s Health Services where she was responsible for behavioral health benefits, population health solutions and medical benefit management. Since joining UnitedHealth Group in 2008, she has held numerous leadership roles including chief executive officer of UnitedHealthcare Community & State, senior vice president of Health Advancement and Clinical Transformation for UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement, and chief executive officer of state and regional health plans.Prior to joining UnitedHealth Group, Cianfrocco worked in private legal practices in Pittsburgh where she concentrated on corporate and securities law, representing health care entities in mergers and acquisitions.Cianfrocco holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pennsylvania State University, a JD from Duquesne University School of Law, and a master’s degree in Health Care Delivery Science from Dartmouth College. She is a member of the UnitedHealth Foundation Advisory Board and UnitedHealth Group’s Inclusion & Diversity Council.
