Alexandria, Va.
Kay Cox has stepped down as president and CEO of the American Association for Homecare. According to a statement issued by the association, the decision was mutual between Cox and its board of directors.
In June 2003, Cox was hired to replace Tom Connaughton, who resigned after the expiration of a three-year contract. With more than 20 years of health care experience, Cox had previously served as vice president of the Washington office and political action committee of skilled nursing facility operator Beverly Enterprises.
After accepting the job, Cox noted the association had its work cut out with the then-pending items of competitive bidding and Medicare copays “at the top of the national Medicare-reform agenda.”
AAHomecare Chairman Tom Ryan said a search committee has been formed “and will move diligently to fill this position.” In the interim, COO Sue Mairena will continue to be responsible for day-to-day activities.
