Fidelis Care Names Douglas Telban Director, Corporate Compliance & Internal Audit

AMHERST, NY (10/12/2011)(readMedia)-- Fidelis Care, the New York State Catholic Health Plan, is pleased to announce that Douglas J. Telban has been appointed as Director of Corporate Compliance and Internal Audit, and will be based out of Fidelis Care's Western Regional Office in Amherst, NY.

Telban has an extensive background in internal auditing and compliance, having served most recently at the Research Foundation of the State University of New York, and previously with Southerland Global Services and Excellus Health Plan.

Telban holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the State University of New York at Fredonia, and is both a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor.

A native of Rochester, Telban spent 15 years in Florida after completing his studies in Fredonia. Telban currently resides in Rochester, but will relocate to Amherst later this month. As an avid sports fan, Telban is looking forward to enjoying the exciting college and professional sports programs in Western New York.

Fidelis Care was founded on the belief that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. With more than 730,000 members in 58 of New York's 62 counties, Fidelis Care is the largest government programs-based health insurance company in the state. With a growing provider network of more than 48,000 health care providers across the state, our members are able to find a doctor they can trust in their own community along with the confidence of knowing they can see a doctor nearly anywhere in the state should the need arise.

Fidelis Care offers free or low-cost health insurance through New York State's Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, and Medicaid Managed Care programs. Fidelis Care also offers a variety of benefit options for seniors through its Medicare and Dual Advantage programs, Fidelis Medicaid Advantage Plus, and Fidelis Care at Home programs available in certain counties.

Fidelis Care regional offices are located in Amherst, Rego Park (Queens), Albany, and Syracuse, with satellite offices in Rochester, Poughkeepsie, and Suffern.

Individuals seeking affordable health insurance coverage should contact Fidelis Care toll-free at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org

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