MARSHFIELD – Security Health Plan of Wisconsin, Inc., has named Renee Smith, M.D., chief medical officer.
“My passion for improving health care outcomes and ensuring access to quality care aligns perfectly with Security Health Plan’s mission. I look forward to continuing our work together to develop innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of Wisconsin communities,” said Dr. Smith.
Dr. Smith earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her family medicine residency with Waukesha Family Medicine Residency. She obtained her Master of Business Administration from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She continues to practice medicine part-time, in addition to performing her administrative duties.
“We are thrilled Dr. Smith will serve as Security Health Plan’s Chief Medical Officer,” said Security Health Plan Chief Executive Officer Krista Hoglund. “Her extensive experience in health plan leadership and medicine brings a wealth of knowledge to our organization. She is dedicated to improving patient care and outcomes, which aligns with our mission to provide affordable, high-quality health care coverage to our members. Under her leadership, we are confident that our members and communities will have the necessary resources to achieve their best health.”
Dr. Smith served as associate chief medical officer for Security Health Plan since April 2024, and prior to that, system chief medical officer with Blanchard Valley Health System in Ohio. There, she was instrumental in advancing the development of the service lines, leading a significant revision to the medical staff bylaws and creating an ambulatory strategy in partnership with the chief operating officer of Ambulatory Services. Prior to her role in Ohio, Dr. Smith worked with Aspirus Health in Wausau for 15 years, most recently as executive director of the Aspirus Network.
