eHealth, Inc. announced the appointment of David Francis as Chief Operating Officer of the Company and Robert Hurley as President, Carrier and Business Development, each effective immediately. In connection with the appointment of David Francis as the Company's Chief Operating Officer, the Company announced that it intends to commence a search for a new Chief Financial Officer to allow Mr. Francis to focus on growth and operating initiatives across the Company's business. Mr. Francis will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer until a replacement is named. Mr. Francis has served as the Company's Chief Operations Officer since October 27, 2016 and as the Company's Chief Financial Officer since July 11, 2016.
eHealth, Inc. is an independent licensed insurance agency and advisor. The Company provides a private online health insurance marketplace with a technology and service platform that provides consumer engagement, education, and health insurance enrollment solutions. Its segments include Medicare and Employer and Individual. It markets a large selection of Medicare-related health insurance plans and, to a lesser extent, ancillary products, such as dental and vision insurance and indemnity plans, to its Medicare-eligible consumers. Its Medicare e-commerce platform, which can be accessed through its Websites (www.eHealthMedicare.com, www.PlanPrescriber.com and www.GoMedigap.com), and telephonic enrollment capabilities enable consumers to research, compare and purchase Medicare-related health insurance plans. It markets individual and family health insurance plans (IFP) and small business health insurance plans through its e-commerce platform, which can be accessed through its Websites.