Gold Coast Health Plan (GCHP) has announced the appointment of Suma Simcoe as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 15, 2025. Simcoe brings over two decades of managed care experience to the role, having held senior positions at L.A. Care Health Plan and Molina Healthcare. She has a proven track record of transforming complex challenges into sustainable results and has expertise in all aspects of managed care operations, including enrollment, claims, and provider relations.
According to Dr. Felix Nuñez, GCHP’s CEO, Simcoe’s leadership will help strengthen the organization’s infrastructure and ensure the delivery of high-quality, member-centered care for Ventura County. Simcoe has a history of driving measurable outcomes and fostering cultures of continuous improvement and accountability. She is known for her collaborative leadership and ability to translate strategy into action across large, diverse teams.
Simcoe joins GCHP from L.A. Care Health Plan, where she served as Deputy COO and directed strategic planning, performance monitoring, and cross-departmental coordination. She has also held senior roles at Molina Healthcare, overseeing large-scale operations across Medicaid, Medicare, and Exchange lines of business. Simcoe has been recognized for her transformative operational improvements, which have improved automation, enhanced quality performance, and introduced alternative reimbursement frameworks.
Simcoe holds a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science with a concentration in Health Care Administration and a minor in Computer Science from Mercy College in New York. She is currently completing her Master of Business Administration at Chapman University. Gold Coast Health Plan serves approximately 240,000 Medi-Cal members in Ventura County through its network of primary care physicians, specialists, behavioral health providers, and hospitals. The organization is committed to providing access to high-quality care and improving its members’ health, including 1 in 3 county residents, 1 in 6 seniors, and 1 in 2 children under the age of 5.
Simcoe expressed her honor at joining Gold Coast Health Plan and contributing to the important work of connecting members with high-quality care and services. She looks forward to working alongside the team to build on the impact they have made thus far through operational excellence and innovation. With Simcoe’s appointment, Gold Coast Health Plan aims to continue delivering high-quality, member-centered care to its members in Ventura County.