Burton Vander Laan, MD, FACP named medical director

Priority Health announces the appointment of Burton F. VanderLaan, M.D., F.A.C.P. as medical director for Network Effectiveness. In this position, he is responsible for improved performance of the networks and delivery systems. He will focus on successful development and implementation of medical management programs in partnership with the organization’s network of physicians and hospitals.

Prior to joining Priority Health, he served as regional medical director for Aetna, Inc. for the Midwestern area. He brings extensive experience with strategic planning, clinical leadership and implementation and development of pay-for-performance programs.

VanderLaan earned a medical degree from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree from Hope College in Holland, Mich. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and is board certified in both internal medicine and oncology.