Tuesday, July 03, 2012
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Richard Shinto MD, MBA
Aveta Inc.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Emily Serck
Aveta Inc.
Media Relations Manager
Mr. Terry D. Kellogg
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Michael Schrader
Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan
Former Chief Operating Officer
Tony Perkins
Catamaran
Investor Relations
Mr. Mark Thierer
Catamaran
Chairman and CEO
Mr. Tracy H. Baker
Coventry Health Care of the Carolinas, Inc.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Lloyd H. Dean
Dignity Health (formerly Catholic Healthcare West)
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Sunny Singh
Edifecs, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Jay Dunlap
EXL Landa (formerly Landacorp)
GM & VP, Operations and Technology
Ms. Lindsay E. Casale
EXL Landa (formerly Landacorp)
Marketing Specialist
Mr. Jamie Hall
EXL Landa (formerly Landacorp)
Former Senior Vice President - Sales
Randi Holland
EXL Landa (formerly Landacorp)
Senior Clinical Solutions Consultant
Mr. Bill Halldin
Halldin Public Relations
Principal
Ms. Maya Altman
Health Plan of San Mateo
Chief Executive Officer
Richard Neil Merkin MD
Heritage Provider Network, Inc. (HPN)
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Dave Leonard
InsuranceProviders.com
Public Relations Manager
Christine Paige
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Hawaii
Vice President Of Marketing
Arthur (Artie) M. Southam MD
Kaiser Permanente
Executive vice president, Health Plan Operations
Kathleen (Kathi) C. Mudd RN, MBA
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Vice President for Product Delivery
Ms. Lena Perelman
SCAN Health Plan
Director of Community Outreach
Mr. Rob Skinner
Skout PR
Account Manager
Mr. Chris Walmsley
Skout PR
Social Media/PR Executive
Mr. Pablo Almodovar Scalley
Triple-S Management Corporation | Triple-S, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer of Triple-S Salud
Socorro Rivas-Rodriguez CPA
Triple-S Management Corporation | Triple-S, Inc.
Retired President & Chief Executive Officer - Triple-S, Inc.
Mr. Ramon M. Ruiz-Comas
Triple-S Management Corporation | Triple-S, Inc.
President & Chief Executive Officer - Triple-S Management Corp.
Mr. David J. McIntyre Jr.
TriWest Healthcare Alliance Corp.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Daniel D. Crowley
U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
Ms. Nancy J. Feldman
UCare
President, CEO
Ms. Lori McDougal
UnitedHealth Group
CEO of Military & Veterans Services
Mr. John Lovelace
UPMC Health Plan
Vice President for Medicaid Services and Special Needs Plans
Ms. Jessica Colling
vielife
Product Director
Mr. David Kirchhoff
Weight Watchers International, Inc.
President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Karen Miller-Kovach M.S., R.D.,
Weight Watchers International, Inc.
Chief Scientist and Global Vice President of Program Development
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
WellPath Select, Inc. Changes Name to Coventry Health Care of the Carolinas, Inc.
"While our name has changed, our members can expect the same great local service and wide array of health insurance options that we have always provided," said Mr. Tracy H. Baker , Chief Executive Officer for Coventry Health Care of the Carolinas

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GAO Affirms TRICARE West Contract Award to UnitedHealthcare
" UnitedHealth Group Military & Veterans Services is honored to be able to put our expertise and experience to work on behalf of TRICARE West beneficiaries, and we look forward to working with the Defense Department and the incumbent contractor to ensure a smooth transition for service members, retirees and their families,” said Ms. Lori McDougal , CEO of UnitedHealth Military & Veterans Services

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TriWest Statement Regarding GAO Contract Decision
“Given our 16-year long commitment to providing access to care for military families across the West Region, we are extremely disappointed by the GAO’s findings regarding our protest,” stated Mr. David J. McIntyre Jr. , President and CEO, TriWest Healthcare Alliance

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This Fourth of July, Kaiser Permanente Celebrates the Independence Good Health Brings
This month, when the nation marks the Fourth of July with fireworks, Kaiser Permanente celebrates its members who have been liberated from pain and life-threatening conditions. Kaiser Permanente's Care Stories blog (kp.org/carestories) presents three stories of members who now lead healthier, more independent lives thanks to the care they have received.

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SCAN Health Plan: Health Plans Focus on Senior Sensitivity
" SCAN Health Plan ’s Trading Ages program allowed Health Plan of San Mateo staff to directly experience some of the challenges aging adults face,” said Ms. Maya Altman , CEO of HPSM

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UPMC for You Expands Its Service Area as HealthChoices Grows
"We at UPMC Health Plan for You are honored to be chosen as a mandatory managed care program in these counties," said Mr. John Lovelace , President of UPMC for You

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Responds to Supreme Court Ruling
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama will continue to comply with the federal law and to help our customers navigate its provisions affecting eligibility, health plan coverage and premiums.

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HPN: Supreme Court Decision Does Not Change The Need For Healthcare Innovation
"Disruptive innovation is critical to moving our system from a sick care system to a healthier care system. Such disruption can only be achieved by using cutting edge technology and data science, and by thinking outside the box. This is what we do at Source: PR Newswire (http://s.tt/1gIWO) HPN ," said Dr. Richard Neil Merkin MD

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UCare CEO Nancy Feldman comments on Affordable Care Act ruling by the Supreme Court
“We at UCare have long supported efforts in Minnesota and nationally to expand health coverage to the uninsured, so we are pleased that today’s ruling upholds reforms to cover more individuals and families," said Ms. Nancy J. Feldman , CEO and President of UCare

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UCare wins a Silver Aster Award for excellence in internal communication
UCare has won a Silver Award in the national 2012 Aster Awards competition, one of the largest national health care marketing competitions of its kind.

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National Business Group On Health Awards Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Alabama
“We are proud to be recognized for our company’s dedication to help support and improve our employees’ health and well-being,” said Mr. Terry D. Kellogg , President and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

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Kaiser Permanente Ranks Highest in 2012 J.D. Power and Associates Employer Satisfaction Study for Second Year in a Row
“We are honored to have received this acknowledgement two years in a row. It is gratifying to know that our continued focus on these key service factors is recognized by the employer group customers we serve,” said Dr. Arthur M. Southam MD , executive vice president, Health Plan Operations, Kaiser Permanente

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Aveta Inc. President & CEO Rick Shinto, M.D. Receives Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award
“One of the most important things we focus on at Aveta is quality service to our members and partners, and it is great to be recognized for that commitment to excellence," said Dr. Richard Shinto MD, MBA , President & CEO of Aveta Inc.

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Triple-S Management Corporation Announces the Retirement of Socorro Rivas-Rodriguez; Names Pablo Almodovar Scalley as SuccessorTriple-S Management Corporation Announces the Retirement of Socorro Rivas-Rodriguez; Names Pablo Almodovar Scalley as Successor
"While Ms. Socorro Rivas-Rodriguez CPA will be greatly missed, Triple-S Management Corporation | Triple-S, Inc. is fortunate to have a deep pool of in-house managerial talent. Mr. Pablo Almodovar Scalley has been with Triple-S for more than two decades, has held a variety of executive positions during his career, and is extremely knowledgeable about all parts of our managed care operation," said Triple-S CEO, Mr. Ramon M. Ruiz-Comas

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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 Wonk Watch

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
vielife Receives NCQA Health and Well-being Certification
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Express Scripts | ConnectYourCare: Supreme Court's Health Care Ruling Could be Catalyst for Continued Growth in Consumer-Directed Healthcare, according to ConnectYourCare. HSAs Expected to Flourish.
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Landacorp Webinar to Present CareRadius 2.0
In this live webinar EXL Landa will present the newest in care collaboration technology, with an in-depth tour of its latest release, CareRadius suite 2.0, a collaborative care management solution. For further information on Landacorp and CareRadius, listen to Mr. Jay Dunlap , General Manager of Landacorp, in a brief AHIP Market Solutions podcast
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Weight Watchers Applauds Updated U.S. Preventative Services Task Force Guidelines that Support Community-Based Programs as an Effective Obesity Treatment
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan Selects Edifecs as Strategic ICD-10 Partner
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Dignity Health to Acquire U.S. HealthWorks
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SXC Health Solutions Completes Merger with Catalyst Health Solutions
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
InsuranceProviders.com: Health Insurance Co-Ops May be Solution to Health Care Reform Division
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