Centene Named To Fortune® 2024 List of the World's Most Admired Companies™
Driving Business Accountability
Leading in healthcare means doing the right thing every day. We foster a culture of accountability, guided by our Board of Directors, our Code of Conduct, a robust ethics and compliance framework, and proactive risk management. Our mission of transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time, requires us to maintain the trust of our members. Earning this trust hinges on our ability to effectively implement information security and technology practices to protect member data privacy.
Ethics and Compliance
Centene is deeply committed to integrity, ethical decision-making and regulatory compliance across all our businesses. Our Ethics & Compliance Program offers training, monitoring, oversight and other support to ensure our company complies with applicable laws, regulations, administrative rules and contractual commitments. These efforts help us to continue meeting the expectations of our government partners, providers and members.
Data Privacy and Security
Centene is dedicated to being a trusted partner to those we serve, including our members, employees and business partners, by responsibly managing and protecting their confidential information. As technology continues to advance and more information is digitized, security and privacy practices remain critical to protecting confidential information. We have established procedures for responding to data incidents, including when and how to engage with internal management, stakeholders and law enforcement.
Governance and Accountability
Centene believes that good corporate governance is important for ensuring we can create and sustain long-term value for our stakeholders. Our structure, policies and procedures demonstrate the Board’s commitment to effective governance and accountability.
Risk Management
The Board of Directors has responsibility for the oversight of enterprisewide risk management at Centene, while management is responsible for the day-to-day management of risks. We employ internal processes and robust controls to identify and manage risk.
Public Policy
Centene believes it is our responsibility to use our data and experience to shape public policy efforts to make healthcare more accessible and easier to navigate for our members. We serve people who experience barriers to accessing healthcare, and we seek to ensure their unique perspectives and specific challenges are represented and considered within the health policy conversation.