Jose A. Guethon, MD, MBA
President and Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Guethon has over 15 years of healthcare experience both in clinical and administrative medicine, and is board-certified in family practice. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami, his doctorate in medicine degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine, and completed an MBA program at Tampa College.

After serving as the senior medical director for a large Medicare health maintenance organization, Dr. Guethon joined the company in 2001 and served as the regional medical director responsible for the clinical operations of the Daytona market. During his tenure he was instrumental in the development and implementation of a proprietary, quality-based, pay for performance program called Partners In Quality. He also collaborated in the development of successful disease-state management programs and other quality improvement initiatives.

In January 2005, he was appointed Chief Medical Officer for METCARE Health Plans, Inc. He brings to the health plan his experience in geriatric medicine, organizational management, and dynamic leadership. His credentials include successful CMS and AHCA audits, and NCQA and URAC accreditation.

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Hymin Zucker, MD
Chief Medical Officer - Metcare of Florida, Inc.

Dr. Zucker has over 12 years experience as a practicing internal medical physician and is board certified in internal medicine with a master’s degree in Human Nutrition. Dr. Zucker is a diplomat of the American Academy of Managed Care Physicians and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physician’s, Inc.

Dr. Zucker joined the Company in 1999 as its Medical Director after having served in a similar capacity for a large multi-physician center in West Palm Beach, Florida since 1994.

Some notable contributions have been his design and implementation of the Partners In Quality (“PIQ”) Program, a novel doctor-friendly reimbursement plan based on quality. He continues to be involved in the development of the Disease Management Program, which is aimed at reducing the costs of high-risk patients.

Dr. Zucker completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York and Graduated from New York Medical College.

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Ms. Munroe has over 15 years experience in the Human Resources Management industry with a focus on managed health care and compliance. She joined Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. in 1997 after having served as the Senior Managing Administrator for a large pain management facility in North Miami Beach, Florida.

As Vice President of Human Resources, Ms. Munroe currently oversees all human resources functions including benefits management and compliance with Federal and State labor laws, employee retention and ensuring the uniform application of human resource policies and procedures throughout the organization.

Ms. Munroe graduated from the College of Arts, Science and Technology in Jamaica with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and received her Certification in Human Resources Management from Florida Atlantic University. She is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and continues to be accredited for HR enrichment seminars such as “High Impact Communication Skills for Women”, “Projecting a Positive Professional Image” and “Critical Thinking and Peak Performance in the Workplace.” Ms. Munroe is currently being certified as an Employee Retention Specialist to ensure employee personal growth and career development.

Ms. Munroe can be contacted at sharon@metcare.com or (561) 805-8500.

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Maria A. Xirau
Senior Vice President - Medical Operations - South Florida

Maria Xirau  joined Metcare in 1996 as a part of its first Primary Care acquisition. She has 15 years experience in managed care and over 25 years experience in healthcare.  Throughout her 25 year career, she has worked on both sides of the spectrum which has allowed her to become successful in developing, implementing and executing operational initiatives. Her accomplishments include converting offices from deficit performance levels to lucrative profit entities.   Ms. Xirau has been affiliated with Humana Health Plans, Inc. in various capacities throughout her managed care career. She is very involved with the community and a strong patient advocate while serving on numerous committees and healthcare affiliations such as the Red Cross and Seniors and Friends . Mrs. Xirau graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia broadening her Health Care interest. 

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