Dan Simmons has more than 20 years of both clinical and private practice experience, along with knowledge and development of provider-driven services with emphasis in group health and workers’ compensation.

In 1992, Dr. Simmons served as staff medical director and corporate risk manager for C.R. Anthony Co., providing management of all reported workplace injuries and loss control programs specific to workers’ compensation and general liability. In that capacity, he developed a comprehensive provider network utilized in the treatment of all workplace injuries and implemented a comprehensive workplace safety program in 13 states. Dr. Simmons has served as a physician consultant for large insurance companies on subjects related to medical fee reimbursement and utilization review protocols.

In 1994, Dr. Simmons became President of CompCHOICE, and developed and implemented all programs inherent to the Certified Workplace Medical Plan, including medical case management, peer review, dispute and grievance resolution processes, quality assurance, provider bill auditing and utilization review. CompCHOICE received state certification to operate as a Certified Workplace Medical Plan in January 1996.

Since then, CompCHOICE has become Oklahoma’s largest workers’ compensation managed care company and provides medical case management services in multiple states. Dr. Simmons possesses a unique perspective in developing and implementing programs based on the needs of injured workers, physicians, employers, and insurance companies. He earned a Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan College after completing undergraduate studies at St. Mary’s College, St. Louis, Missouri.

He previously served as an appointed member of the Governor’s Task Force on Workers’ Compensation Reform, the Lt. Governor’s Workers’ Compensation Committee and as President of the Certified Workplace Medical Plan Quality Assurance Association.

Dr. Simmons is currently a member of the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce and the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce Legislative Reform Committee. Most recently, he was appointed by Governor Henry to be a Member of the Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation. He is a published columnist in business and industry periodicals.

Paul D. Nelson, Executive Vice President

Paul Nelson is responsible for all aspects of CompCHOICE’s day-to-day operations.  He plays a key, ongoing role ensuring that CompCHOICE continues to set the standard in terms of the value, quality and integrity of our CWMP program and the managed care solutions we provide to our clients. 

Mr. Nelson joined CompCHOICE in 2005 and brings over 18 years of proven, tested leadership experience in the Operations, Workers’ Compensation, Financial/Process Management, Purchasing/Supply Chain Management, Auditing and Management Consulting fields spanning the Healthcare, Telecom, Energy and Public Accounting Sectors. 

Prior to joining CompCHOICE, Mr. Nelson worked in a variety of key leadership positions at Integrated Medical Delivery, WilTel Communications, Williams Companies, PricewaterhouseCoopers, British Petroleum and Amoco.

Mr. Nelson graduated Magna Cum Laude, completing his BBA, Finance and BA, Asian Studies in 1992 at the University of Oklahoma.  He later pursued his MBA at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, where he focused in the areas of entrepreneurship, economics and financial management.