Wednesday, July 11, 2012
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Julie O'Brien RN, BSN, MS
Alicare Medical Management
Vice President & COO
Ms. Claire Levitt
Alicare Medical Management
President
Mr. Michael (Mike) Munoz
AmeriHealth New Jersey
Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Mr. Mark Talluto
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
Executive Director - Brand Strategy and Marketing Services
Mr. Gregory (Greg) Hund
CalViva Health
Chief Executive Officer
John Bennett Jr. MD, FACC
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
President and CEO
Ms. Tracey Moorhead
Care Continuum Alliance (CCA)
Former President & CEO
Mr. Jeffrey (Jeff) Park
Catamaran
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Richard (Rick) Bates
Catamaran
Executive Vice President, Managed Markets
Delos (Toby) M. Cosgrove MD
Cleveland Clinic
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Kevin McClain
Connecture
Vice President of Customer Services
Mr. Travis Potts
Connecture
Senior Vice President of Operations
Mr. Ken Phillips
Davies Murphy Group
Team Manager
Mr. Michael Delaney
Delaney Matrix
President
Mr. Gary W. Kadlec
Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy
President
Atheer A. Kaddis PharmD
Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Mr. Jay Dunlap
EXL Landa (formerly Landacorp)
GM & VP, Operations and Technology
Gerald (Jerry) E. Osband MD
EXL Landa (formerly Landacorp)
Chief Medical Officer
Mr. Nathan Goldstein
Gorman Health Group, LLC
Former Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Kristin Rodriguez
Gorman Health Group, LLC
Director of Marketing
Ms. Julia Portale
Health Dialog Services Corporation
Vice President, Total Population
Ms. Laura Soto
Health Dialog Services Corporation
Product Manager
Ms. Elise Burns
Health Dialog Services Corporation
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Mr. Thomas (Tom) Carrato
Health Net Federal Services, Inc.
President
Ms. Linda Weiland
Highmark Inc.
Vice President of Provider Performance and Information Management
Mr. Suheil Merchant
ICICI Lombard
Manager - Marketing and Communications
Mr. Hass Mohammed
Medicare Medics
Director of Sales
Mr. Johnny Hagerman
MedStar Health
Public Relations Director
Ms. Paula Murphy
Priority Health
Vice President - Marketing and Corporate Communications
Robert W. Pryor MD, MBA, CPE, FAAP, FCCM, FCCP
Scott & White Healthcare | Scott & White Health Plan
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Steve Hoeft
Scott & White Healthcare | Scott & White Health Plan
CEO of the Institute for Lean Healthcare Strategies
Mr. Rob Pock
TCS Healthcare Technologies
Founder and CEO
Mr. Kenneth Frier
UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust
Chief Information Officer
Dr. Eric J. Bieber
University Hospitals of Cleveland
Chief Medical Officer
Ms. Debbie (Deb) Cecil
Unum
Director of Product and Market Development
Ms. Nancy Lane
ValueOptions
Chief Operating Officer, Public Sector
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AmeriHealth NJ Gives Consumers A Heads Up on Concussions
“Concussions are a hot topic in sports today, and not just among the pros. We partner with a lot of organizations that work with kids who are active in sports and see this as a unique way to address an important issue," said Mr. Michael Munoz , vice president of sales and marketing for AmeriHealth New Jersey

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Highmark makes change to hospital pay-for-performance program to place more emphasis on decreasing preventable readmissions
"Having increased attention on the preventable root causes of readmissions should help to improve the quality of care provided to our members and reduce health care costs," said Ms. Linda Weiland , vice president of provider network innovations and partnerships at Highmark

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Krames StayWell’s Self Care Decision Tool Helps Consumers Make Better Choices about Treatment
"( Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation ) original intent in launching the mobile self-care app was to provide our members – particularly those who are hard to reach – with a tool to find the appropriate care,” said Mr. Steve Sorenson director of marketing and product innovation, Physicians Plus Corporation

“The health care industry is rapidly changing, but one thing is very clear – the market is shifting to a more consumer-centric model,” said Ms. Sue Lewis MEd executive vice president, Krames StayWell

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Krames StayWell’s Self Care Decision Tool Helps Consumers Make Better Choices about Treatment
"( Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation ) original intent in launching the mobile self-care app was to provide our members – particularly those who are hard to reach – with a tool to find the appropriate care,” said Mr. Steve Sorenson director of marketing and product innovation, Physicians Plus Corporation

“The health care industry is rapidly changing, but one thing is very clear – the market is shifting to a more consumer-centric model,” said Ms. Sue Lewis MEd executive vice president, Krames StayWell

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TriZetto Names Payer-Provider Industry Veteran Chris Hunter to Lead Physician Market Business
“With more than 20 years of experience and strong relationships with key healthcare payer and provider organizations, Mr. Chris Hunter brings the leadership and unique industry expertise to manage this dramatic growth in our physician business," said Mr. Trace Devanny , chairman and CEO of

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Introducing the New Name of MedAssurant — Inovalon
Our work and our approach have not changed. We (at Inovalon ) are committed to bringing healthcare innovation and delivering value to you, our clients. Our advanced data analytics and highly targeted interventions achieve meaningful insight and powerful impact — improving healthcare outcomes and economics. The decision to rename the Company allowed for the opportunity to more fully reflect the essense of our brand, the core attributes of our business, and our approach to empowering heathcare.

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Priority Health Brings Weight of the Nation Campaign to Michigan
“By driving awareness through local screenings and educational discussions, we hope to not only inform but more importantly drive positive behavior changes that improve the health of our residents and ultimately reduce the rapidly rising costs of health care," said Ms. Paula Murphy , director of marketing for Priority Health

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CDPHP Offers No-Cost Health Benefits to Women
“We believe providing these services at no cost to our members is a big step toward improving access to important health service for women,” said Dr. John Bennett Jr. MD, FACC , president and CEO of CDPHP

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Unum: As temperatures rise, so does the need for accident insurance
“These medical events can really drain a family’s bank account. If a family has accident insurance, however, they are given a lump sum payment that can be used as needed to help soften the financial impact of these types of incidents," said Ms. Debbie Cecil , director of product development at Unum

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Scott & White Launches Institute Established to Transform Health Care Industry
"Through the Institute for Lean Healthcare Strategies, Scott & White will become a leader in the transformation of our industry to better serve the nation in the wake of health care overhaul," said Dr. Robert W. Pryor MD, MBA, CPE, FAAP, FCCM, FCCP , president and CEO, Scott & White Healthcare

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Health Net Federal Services, Penn State and Red Cross Promote Behavioral Health Symposium for Physicians and Behavioral Health Professionals
“We are committed to ensuring health care professionals are equipped to address the growing primary care and behavioral health needs of our Veterans and active duty service members,” said Mr. Thomas Carrato , president, Health Net Federal Services

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CalViva Health and Health Net Community Solutions Recognize Madera County Non-Profits for Their Focus on Health
" CalViva Health and Health Net Community Solutions commend these dedicated community organizations for their daily efforts to help build a healthier Madera County,” said , CEO of CalViva Health

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BCBSA Adds Two National Companies To Blue365 Program
“By offering discounts on innovative products and programs like these, Blue Cross and Blue Shield and participating BCBS companies are making it easier for members to save money while taking a more active role in improving their own health and the health of their families," said Mr. Mark Talluto , executive director of marketing and sales for support programs at BCBSA

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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 Industry Events

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
University Hospitals to participate as a Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organization
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Three Gorman Health Group Clients Approved by CMS to Become Operating Accountable Care Organizations
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NCQA Awards Full Accreditation to the ValueOptions Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership Service Center
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Alicare Medical Management Enhances Provider Communication Capabilities Through TCS Healthcare Technologies’ AcuExchange Online Authorization Tool
“This application (from TCS Healthcare ) provides us even more flexibility and puts Alicare Medical Management ahead of the curve with electronic submission. It also supports mainstream UM transactions and specialty services," said Ms. Julie O'Brien RN, BSN, MS , AMM vice president and COO
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MedStar Health Publishes Community Health Assessment
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
SXC Health Solutions Unveils a New Name Following Merger: Catamaran
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
Landacorp Announces New Chief Clinical Consultant, Gerald Osband, MD
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Connecture Promotes Travis Potts to Vice President, Client Services
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Kenneth Frier appointed CIO of UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust
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Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Promotes Dr. Atheer Kaddis to Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
A.M. Best Upgrades Ratings of Priority Health Government Programs
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ICICI Lombard's New Offering: Health Care Plus
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Medicare Medics: 50% of Seniors Prefer Group vs. Medicare Supplemental Insurance
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HIP Industry Events    back to index
Health Dialog to Showcase New Online DECISION Dialog Solution on Capitol Hill
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Cleveland Clinic CEO to Discuss Health-Care Reform at a July 20th luncheon at the National Press Club
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