Carestream adds Smith to board

Michael L. Smith, former executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) for Anthem, and its subsidiaries, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, has joined the board of directors for Carestream Health.

Smith, who retired in 2005 from Anthem, previously served as chief operating officer and CFO of American Health Network, a former Anthem subsidiary that provided physician practice management services to primary care practices in three states. Prior to joining Anthem, Smith was chairman, president and CEO of transportation company, Mayflower Group.

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