Monday, November 19, 2018
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Ms. Lisa Freeman
American Specialty Health (ASH)
Senior Public Relations Manager,
Mr. Brett Hanson
American Specialty Health (ASH)
National Director Fitness
Ms. Kim A. Keck
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)
Outgoing President and Chief Executive Office
Ms. Jill Flaxington
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)
Former Public Relations Specialist
Mr. Joel Farran
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL)
Project Leader
Mr. John M. Starcher Jr.
Bon Secours Mercy Health
President and CEO
Ms. Elizabeth Hall
Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.
Vice President - Employee Experience
Martha Doyle
Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.
Director of Product Management
John Sobeck MD
CIGNA HealthCare | The Cigna Group
Senior Medical Director for Washington
Mr. Michael Gomes
ClearHealth Quality Institute (CHQI)
CEO
Alexis Gilroy JD
ClearHealth Quality Institute (CHQI)
Chair, Telemedicine Standards Committee
Dr. William Lewis
ClearHealth Quality Institute (CHQI)
Telemedicine Standards Committee Co-Chair
Mr. Mohana Dissanayake
Deloitte & Touche
Partner
Ms. Sandra Shirai
Deloitte LLP
Principal
Mr. Mike Davis
Dominion National | Dominion Dental Services
President and Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Scott Gerber
Forbes
Founder Forbes Councils
Ms. Nazneen Razi
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Former SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
Ms. Paula Steiner
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Former Chief Executive Officer
Manika Turnbull
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Chief Human Resources Officer
Greg Thompson
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Former Executive Director Communications and Public Affairs
Adam C. Powell PhD
HealthHelp
Outcomes Researcher
Mr. Anthony Matrisciano
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (formerly Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BCNEPA))
Senior Public Relations Analyst
Ms. Diane Gilworth
Highmark Health
Senior Vice President, Clinical Services
Mr. Allen Karp
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
EVP - Healthcare and Transformation Management
Mr. Kevin Conlin
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
Retired Executive Chairman
Teresa L. Rogstad MPH
Humana Inc.
Researcher
Mr. David Dill
LifePoint Health | LifePoint Hospitals
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. William (Bill) F. Carpenter III
LifePoint Health | LifePoint Hospitals
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Coggin
LifePoint Health | LifePoint Hospitals
Retired EVP - Chief Financial Officer
Rob Jay
LifePoint Health | LifePoint Hospitals
Former EVP - Integrated Operations
Jennifer Peters
LifePoint Health | LifePoint Hospitals
EVP - General Counsel
Victor Giovanetti FACHE
LifePoint Health | LifePoint Hospitals
EVP - Hospital Operations
John P. Bumpus
LifePoint Health | LifePoint Hospitals
EVP and Chief Administrative Officer
Mr. Martin (Marty) S. Rash
LifePoint Health | LifePoint Hospitals
Chief Executive Officer and President (RCCH HealthCare Partners)
Mr. Eric Clark
NTT DATA Services
President and Chief Digital Officer
Mike Pykosz
Oak Street Health
Former CEO and Co-Founder
Mr. David McQuaid
Ohio State University Health Plan
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Steve Griffiths
Optum
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Gwen Holliday
Optum
Corporate Communications and External Relations
Mr. Eric Murphy
Optum
President - Payer Solutions
Mr. Eugene Sayan
Softheon Inc.
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
Highmark diabetes prevention and management programs show results
"Having prediabetes means you have blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. People who are overweight, aren't physically active, or have a family history of diabetes are also more likely to develop prediabetes," said Ms. Diane Gilworth , senior vice president of Clinical Services for Highmark Health

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Wellness from Top to Bottom: Cambia Director of Employee Experience Joins Portland Business Journal Healthcare Thought Leader Forum
Cambia Director of Employee Experience, Ms. Elizabeth Hall , recently took part in the Portland Business Journal Healthcare Thought Leadership Forum. She was joined by other experts in health care to discuss stability, inclusion within the health care industry, telemedicine, serving rural communities and the need for more nursing professionals nationwide, among other topics.

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Dominion National to Cover Non-Opioid Treatment Alternative to Control Dental Pain
“Opioid misuse and abuse has reached alarming levels and we want to make alternative treatments as accessible as possible for our customers and providers. Non-opioid pain treatment options have proven to be effective and we believe we will see a lot of adoption," said Mr. Mike Davis , President, Dominion National

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Manika Turnbull Accepts New Role as Vice President, Community Health and Economic Impact Officer at Health Care Service Corporation
"Workforce inclusivity and equity are journeys. Manika Turnbull ’s passion and people skills moved the organization to new levels of achievement in building relationships across the enterprise and in our local communities. Now our journey continues," said Ms. Nazneen Razi , senior vice president and chief human resource officer, HCSC

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Mercy Health Launch New Alliance
"This is a phenomenal opportunity to combine our expansive footprint with one of the nation's preeminent academic medical centers to ensure our patients get access to the best available care closer to home. Together, we can work in new and creative ways that haven't been done before. We will be nimble, share our best thinking and collaborate among our care providers much faster than we could by working alone," said Mr. John M. Starcher Jr. , President and CEO, Bon Secours Mercy Health

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Horizon BCBSNJ: Specialty Drug Spending Up 62.3% Over 4 years -- Prescription Costs Represent 29% of All Health Care Spending
“Just as we are collaborating with our value based providers to improve quality and lower costs, effectively addressing the cost of prescription drugs requires a multi-stakeholder approach that includes pharmaceutical companies, policymakers, payers, doctors, employers, and patients," said Mr. Kevin Conlin , Chief Executive Officer at Horizon BCBSNJ

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Oak Street Health Expands Into Rhode Island Through an Innovative Partnership with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
“Now, we are collaborating with an organization that takes this same approach to providing care, especially for our members, whose complex conditions span physical and behavioral health. It’s a care model for today that gives us hope for the future, and Rhode Island is leading the way," said Ms. Kim A. Keck , president and CEO, BCBSRI

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LifePoint Health and RCCH HealthCare Partners Announce Completion of Merger
“Our collective teams–now united as the LifePoint Health team – share a dedication to delivering compassionate, quality care, and have a deep bench of expertise in helping healthcare providers in non-urban areas succeed. Together, we have the size, experience, resources and drive to be even greater leaders in transforming community-based healthcare for the future," said Mr. David Dill , chief executive officer, LifePoint Health

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

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
American Specialty Health: Town Sports International Locations in Philadelphia Join the Silver&Fit® Network
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Optum: Artificial Intelligence Key to Improving Health Care Quality, Reducing Costs, Industry Leaders Say
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ClearHealth Quality Institute Announces First Wave of Accredited Organizations Under its Telemedicine Accreditation Program
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HealthHelp: Study - Determinants of Outcomes Following Outpatient Placement of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in a Medicare Advantage Population
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
Convey Health Solutions to Combine with HealthScape Advisors and Pareto Intelligence
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
NTT DATA Services' CTO Accepted into Forbes Technology Council
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
Softheon Ranked 23rd Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte's 2018 Technology Fast 500
“We are honored to be included in the top 10% of Deloitte ’s Fast 500 list. It’s a privilege to be included with so many industry disrupters and a true testament to Softheon ’s innovation and our team’s dedication to making healthcare affordable, accessible, and plentiful across the country," said Mr. Eugene Sayan , CEO & Founder of Softheon
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