Welcoming Ian Day, M.D. as the Chief Medical Officer, VP of Medical Affairs adds medical expertise to the executive leadership team, providing Medi-Share members with a knowledgeable advocate in this space.
MELBOURNE, Fl. — July 30, 2024— Christian Care Ministry/Medi-Share, the administrator of the nationally recognized health care sharing program, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Ian Day as Chief Medical Officer, effective July 22, 2024. With more than 25 years of experience, he will lead Medi-Share’s clinical initiatives and ensure compassionate, comprehensive care for its members.
“I am passionate about the role of Christian care in healthcare, and am excited to be joining a ministry with the same emphasis on faith as integral to the healing process,” Dr. Day said. “Christians throughout history have championed medical advances with a commitment to restoring health and wellness in conjunction with the medical sciences. I look forward to serving our members at Medi-Share, embracing a balanced approach to healthcare that includes both Christian compassion and a commitment to the highest quality of medical care.”
In his new role, Dr. Day will work in close collaboration with Medi-Share’s clinical teams and executive leadership to enhance clinical initiatives, innovate service delivery, and uphold Medi-Share’s commitment to its members to provide compassionate and comprehensive care. Another distinctive of Medi-Share’s model which Dr. Day will continue to improve upon is the efficient facilitation of the healthcare payment sharing program.
“As the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Day will be responsible for ensuring that Medi-Share’s members’ needs are at the front and center of every decision,” said Joe Turner, Interim CEO. “With his medical expertise, as well as his leadership acumen in the healthcare space, I am confident that Dr. Day will be an excellent addition to the executive leadership team.”
Dr. Day joins Christian Care Ministry with an impressive track record of 25 years in the medical field, holding several key leadership roles, including interim Vice President of Medical Affairs at Palm Bay Hospital, and Medical Director of the Utilization Review & Case Management Department at Bert Fish Medical Center (now Advent Health) in New Smyrna Beach. His medical experience spans across medical fields. He has served as a Medical Director of Skilled Nursing Facility/post-acute care facility, a hospice company, a Home Health Care company, an inpatient substance abuse program, and a hospital program.
Dr. Day has a proven track record of building relationships with physicians and providers and has a focus on process improvement and team leadership. A Brevard County resident, he serves as an elder at Christ Lutheran Church in Cape Canaveral.
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About Christian Care Ministry/Medi-Share
Christian Care Ministry (CCM), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Melbourne, FL, operates the Medi-Share program, a Christian health care sharing organization that provides an affordable alternative to health insurance for faith-based consumers. With more than 30 years of sharing, Medi-Share now serves over 355,000 members across America and has earned accreditation from the Independent Healthcare Sharing Accreditation Board. For more information about Christian Care Ministry, visit: https://mychristiancare.org/press.
