Michael Tarino

Biography

Mike Tarino is responsible for the strategic direction, development, and delivery of consumer-driven health care services and strategies on behalf of UnitedHealth Group in an effort to build a better health care experience for both the consumers it serves, and the organizations that provide benefits to those consumers.

As a pioneer in health care consumerism, Mr. Tarino brings broad health care consumerism insight to the leadership of UnitedHealth Group. Joining Definity Health in 2000, Mr. Tarino led the development efforts of the key driver of UnitedHealth Group’s consumer-driven philosophy – Activation Services – which enable members to be capable, confident consumers in the health care marketplace. Mr. Tarino also regularly serves as a source of strategic expertise in public forums, policy venues, and the media.

Prior to joining Definity Health, Mr. Tarino was employed by American Express, where he helped launch the company's online brokerage, in addition to holding other business development, operations, and service management roles for the financial advisors and card units. He also has financial services experience with Norwest Bank and as a consultant.

Mr. Tarino holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Macalester College, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Cornell University.

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