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Form 8-K TRIPLE-S MANAGEMENT CORP For: Jul 15

July 16, 2015 11:21 AM EDT
 

 


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):   July 15, 2015

Triple-S Management Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Puerto Rico 000-49762 66-0555678
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
1441 F.D. Roosevelt Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico   00920
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   787-749-4949

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[  ]  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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[  ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


Item 8.01 Other Events.

On July 16, 2015, Triple-S Management Corporation (the "Company") announced the appointment of José E. Novoa-Loyola, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer of the Company, effective immediately. As part of Dr. Novoa-Loyola's responsibilities as Chief Medical Officer, he will be responsible for the development and execution of medical management strategies companywide, as well as formulating corporate medical policy. Dr. Novoa-Loyola will report to the Company's Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Roberto Garcia-Rodríguez.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

99.1 Press release of the Company dated July 16, 2015, announcing the appointment of Dr. José E. Novoa-Loyola as Chief Medical Officer.






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
    Triple-S Management Corporation
          
July 16, 2015   By:   Ramón M. Ruiz-Comas
       
        Name: Ramón M. Ruiz-Comas
        Title: President & Chief Executive Officer


Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description

 
99.1
  Press release of the Company dated July 16, 2015, announcing the appoitnment of Dr. José E. Novoa-Loyola as Chief Medical Officer

Triple-S Management Corporation
1441 F.D. Roosevelt Ave.
San Juan, PR 00920
www.triplesmanagement.com

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

     
AT THE COMPANY:
  INVESTOR RELATIONS:
Amílcar L. Jordán
VP and Chief Financial Officer
(787) 749-4949
  Kathy Waller
AllWays Communicate, LLC
(312) 543-6708

Triple-S Management Corporation Announces the Appointment
of Chief Medical Officer

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 16, 2015 – Triple-S Management Corporation (NYSE: GTS), one of the leading managed care companies in Puerto Rico, today announced the appointment of Dr. José E. Novoa-Loyola as Chief Medical Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Novoa-Loyola is a well-respected cardiologist, who before joining Triple-S served as medical director of the Cardiovascular Center of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, as well as head of the cardiology department at this important institution. He is also a member of the medical faculty at the School of Medicine of the University of Puerto Rico and the San Pablo Hospital. Dr. Novoa-Loyola is certified by the Board of Cardiovascular Disease and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He studied medicine at the School of Medicine of the University of Puerto Rico, completed his residency at the University District Hospital at the Puerto Rico Medical Center, and completed training in echocardiography at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Roberto García-Rodríguez, Triple-S Management’s chief operating officer, commented, “We are delighted that a physician of Dr. Novoa-Loyola’s caliber is joining the Triple-S team. In this newly created position, he will report to me and be responsible for reviewing and fine tuning medical management strategies companywide, as well as formulating corporate medical policy. His proven record at the helm of one of Puerto Rico’s preeminent cardiovascular centers, comprehensive medical skills, and high ethical standards will be a welcome addition as we strive to further fortify our executive staff.”

About Triple-S Management Corporation

Triple-S Management Corporation is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. It is one of the leading players in the managed care industry in Puerto Rico. Triple-S Management has the exclusive right to use the Blue Cross Blue Shield name and mark throughout Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Costa Rica. With more than 50 years of experience in the industry, Triple-S Management offers a broad portfolio of managed care and related products in the Commercial and Medicare Advantage markets under the Blue Cross Blue Shield marks. In addition to its managed care business, Triple-S Management provides non-Blue Cross Blue Shield branded life and property and casualty insurance in Puerto Rico.

For more information about Triple-S Management, visit www.triplesmanagement.com or contact [email protected].

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