Wednesday, November 15, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Brandon Glenn
Amendola Communications
Account Director
Mr. Josh Martin
AMERIGROUP Corporation
President of the West Region
Sandra Schwemmer D.O., FACOEP-D, FACEP, FAAOE, LHRM
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida
Chief Medical Officer
Josh Martin
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Former President - Medicare West Region
Ms. Susan Arthur
DXC Technology Company
Vice President and General Manager - Health
Mr. Hieu Nguyen
Elevance Health
Public Relations Director
Mr. Hugh Lytle
Equality Health
Founder and CEO
Rose Higgins BSN, MPM
EXL Health
Former President - North America
Michele Norton MS, RN
EXL Health
Former Senior Vice President, Marketing
Dr. Robert Schreiber
Fallon Health | Fallon Healthcare System
Vice President and Medical Director of its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly
Dr. Gerry Gleich
Fallon Health | Fallon Healthcare System
Medical Director at Fallon Health’s Navicare Clinical Programs
Ms. Agata Porter
Finn Partners
Associate Vice President
Michael Sherman MD, MBA, MS
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Former Chief Medical Officer
Mr. Dwight D. Chenette
Health Choice Network (HCN)
President
Alex Kepnes MBA
Humana Inc.
Former Director, Corporate Communications
Mr. Paul Kaiser
MedeAnalytics
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Mark Fisher
Mercy Care Plan/Mercy Care Advantage | Southwest Catholic Health Network
Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Karen Brach
Meridian of Illinois, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation
President of Illinois Office
Dr. Renee Miskimmin
Meridian of Illinois, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. David Dzielak
Mississippi Division of Medicaid
Executive Director
Mr. Rusty Frantz
NextGen Healthcare
Former Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Patrick Ryan
Press Ganey Associates, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Frank Manzella
Press Ganey Associates, Inc.
Former Chief Development Officer
Caela Shay
SHIFT Communications LLC
Former Account Coordinator - Healthcare Practice
Marq Caughell
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Former Senior Writer, Executive & Corporate Communications
Michael (Mike) Polen
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Former Senior Vice President - Operations (WelCare)
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: Your Guide to Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is the yearly period when you can sign up for a new health insurance plan. It's important to choose your plan now. You cannot enroll during other times of the year, unless you experience life events like getting married. In these cases, you may qualify for what is called a "Special Enrollment Period".

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AHIP Blog: Why Fallon Health Partners with Caregivers
People can find themselves in a caregiver role after a sudden change or a gradual decline in their loved one’s health, whether physical or cognitive.

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Amerigroup to Help Texans during Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
“That’s why we’re working to meet Texans where they are every day and help make the Medicare enrollment process that much easier. AMERIGROUP is committed to being a trusted partner to our Texas members and those we hope to have the privilege of serving in the future," said Mr. Josh Martin , President of Amerigroup’s Medicare West region

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Harvard Pilgrim: Michael Sherman, MD, Attends President's Commission on Drug Addiction and Opioids
At the meeting, Dr. Michael Sherman MD, MBA, MS shared examples of how Harvard Pilgrim is working to address insurance issues related to the opioid epidemic. These include the work our pharmacists are undertaking alongside the Governor’s task force in Massachusetts, designing plans that don’t require preauthorization for life-saving treatments, and funding quality grants that support provider organizations in more effectively managing patients on high-dose opioids.

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Humana Announces its Inaugural Medicare Advantage Value-based Care Report
Humana today unveiled its inaugural “Making Progress, Seeing Results” value-based care report, which details the company’s 2016 results for Humana Medicare Advantage members affiliated with providers in Humana value-based reimbursement model agreements.

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Mercy Care Plan, Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care Collaborate With Equality Health To Enhance Integrated Care For Arizona Medicaid Recipients
“We are committed to helping our members who require opioids for appropriate pain management, as well as those who are struggling with substance use disorder and other behavioral health concerns. We are equally committed to helping our providers who are supporting these members in their recovery. This arrangement with Equality Health will help us do that," said Mr. Mark Fisher , CEO of Mercy Care Plan

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MeridianHealth Wins 2017 Medicaid Innovation Award
"It's an honor to be recognized for our positive efforts we're making with our partners at UIC. We're constantly working to provide strong member-focused care and this formal recognition is surely a reflection of our hard work," said Ms. Karen Brach president, Meridian of Illinois

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Prestige Health Choice Participates in Learning Collaborative to Lower Risk for Substance Use Disorder Among Adolescents
"The SBIRT program prepares doctors to educate adolescents on the facts and risks associated with substance use, discourage substance use, and provide clear next steps when greater intervention is required," said Dr. Sandra Schwemmer D.O., FACOEP-D, FACEP, FAAOE, LHRM , Chief Medical Officer, AmeriHealth Caritas Florida

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WellCare Offers Enhanced Medicare Advantage Plan Benefits in 2018
"Selecting a health plan is one of the most critical decisions people make each year. We are committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective healthcare solutions to help our members live better, healthier lives," said Michael Polen , executive vice president, Medicare and operations, WellCare

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NAVIGATION - Other Sections in Today's HCBD-Who'sIT! Daily:
 
HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements
HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
MedeAnalytics: Mississippi Division of Medicaid Exchanges Clinical Data in Real-Time with Hattiesburg Clinic
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NextGen Ambulatory EHR 5.9 Earns 2015 Edition ONC Health IT Certification from Drummond Group LLC
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SCIO Health Analytics Delivers $540M in Annual Client Value Through Elimination of Healthcare Waste
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
Frank J. Manzella Joins Press Ganey as Chief Development Officer
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