Nestor Plana, Chairman and CEO of Independent Living Systems, Honored as a Golden Age Award Recipient

MIAMI, October 9, 2017 (Newswire.com) - The Latino Center on Aging has presented Nestor Plana, Chairman and CEO of Independent Living Systems (ILS), with the organization’s prestigious Golden Age Award. The Latino Center on Aging advocates for improved services for Latino seniors and provides information on the availability of community resources. Presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to Latino communities throughout the world, the Golden Age Awards has honored effective leadership, lifetime contributions, public policy initiatives, corporate contributions, and community involvement since 1993. 

“I am both grateful and humbled to be recognized by an organization that has worked so diligently to improve the lives of seniors by supporting the creation and delivery of programs and services designed to improve their health and well-being,” said Plana. “It is a privilege to support the organization’s mission and to be recognized alongside other outstanding community leaders.”

I am both grateful and humbled to be recognized by an organization that has worked so diligently to improve the lives of seniors by supporting the creation and delivery of programs and services designed to improve their health and well-being.

Nestor Plana, Chairman & CEO of Independent Living Systems

Mr. Plana founded ILS in 2001 to partner with health plans and providers in the delivery of health care services to America’s most vulnerable and at-risk populations including the frail, elderly, and those with Special Needs. Under Plana’s leadership, ILS has developed and provided a full continuum of services including Care Management and Coordination, Managed Long-Term Services and Supports, Nutritional Support Services, Transitional Care Services, and Third Party Administration.

About Independent Living Systems:

Independent Living Systems (ILS) is a Miami-based health care services company that provides a range of health care management services on behalf of health care plans, providers, hospitals, and community-based organizations.  ILS provides member-centric health and support solutions to millions of America’s Medicare, Medicaid, dual eligible, Special Needs, long-term care, and PACE members. The company employs more than 700 employees. For more information, visit www.ilshealthservices.com. 

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Christian Heath, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications

Independent Living Systems

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Source: Independent Living Systems