NEWTON, Mass., Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcresta Therapeutics, Inc., a leading commercial-stage company focused on developing and commercializing novel, enzyme-based products, today announced the appointment of Alan Muney, MD to its Board of Directors. Dr. Muney is currently a senior healthcare advisor for Pritzker Private Capital, Arsenal Capital, Bain Management Consulting, and NEA Venture Capital.
"I feel privileged to be involved with such a talented team dedicated to the mission of bringing a great technology to market to help chronically ill patients," said Dr. Muney.
Previously Dr. Muney served as Cigna's Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of Total Health and Network. In his role as Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Muney was responsible for Cigna's clinical strategy and policy, health advocacy programs, coverage policy, and quality measurement and improvement. As lead for Total Health and Network, Dr. Muney was responsible for the market medical and clinical nurse executives, total health physician operations, total health clinical operations, and dental clinical operations, as well as medical, behavioral, and dental contracting. Dr. Muney also oversaw Cigna's team of doctors, dentists, nurses, and behavioral health clinicians involved in the company's health management and wellness programs.