Privia Health Group appointed Opella Ernest, M.D. to its board of directors, effective Sept. 1, 2026, and also named her to the board’s compliance committee.
Ernest brings more than 20 years of healthcare executive experience. Since 2023, she has been president of HCSC Markets at Health Care Service Corporation, where she has been responsible for the strategic direction, clinical operations, performance and growth of all market segments. From 2021 to 2023, she was executive vice president and chief operating officer at HCSC, where she led efforts to improve customer and provider experience through technology and innovation.
Before joining HCSC in 2012, Ernest held leadership roles at HealthSpring and in clinical practices. She is a board-certified family physician with a medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.
Privia said it operates in 25 states and the District of Columbia, supports more than 1,300 physician practices, serves 6.1 million patients and works with 5,600-plus physicians and advanced practitioners. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 0.47%, and are now trading at a price of $21.60. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.
