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| Aetna Awarded Medicare Advantage Contract by Teacher Retirement System of Texas |
“We are excited to build on our more than 25 year relationship with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and offer eligible TRS-Care plan members the opportunity to participate in an Aetna Medicare Advantage plan,” said Mr. Cain A. Hayes MBA, CEBS, ChFC , President of Aetna’s Public & Labor business
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| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Introduces New Health Plan for Large Employer Market |
" BCBSRI understands that a top concern of employers is to improve the health of their employees and keep costs low, which are two strengths of VantageBlue,” said Mr. James Gallagher , vice president of product development, BCBSRI
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Joslin Diabetes Center Convenes Leaders in Diabetes Prevention, Treatment, Payment, Education and Research at Diabetes Innovation 2012
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“Simply put, we MUST forge new approaches and dramatically increase our sense of urgency to address diabetes head-on. Despite all of our collective efforts, we are not keeping up with the global threats presented by obesity and diabetes,” says Mr. John L. Brooks III CEO, Joslin Diabetes Center
"... When consumers make better choices about diet, exercise and smoking, potentially disastrous outcomes like diabetes and heart disease can be avoided,” said Donald M. Berwick, MD, former CMS Administrator and former President and CEO, Institute for Healthcare Improvement and Diabetes Innovation 2012 Senior Advisor Dr. Donald M. Berwick MD, MPP former CMS Administrator and former President and CEO, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and Diabetes Innovation 2012 Senior Advisor
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| Cigna: Fletcher Allen Health Care, Central Vermont Medical Center and Cigna Bring Accountable Care to Vermont |
“This agreement with CIGNA is part of Fletcher Allen Health Care ’s comprehensive strategy to be a leader in the transformation of health care,” said Mr. John Brumsted Fletcher Allen’s president and chief executive officer
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| Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Cigna Collaborate to Create Cigna's First Accountable Care Program in California |
" CIGNA is a national leader in accountable care, which is why we are enthusiastic about working with the company as part of this program,” said Mr. Richard Slavin , Chief Executive Officer Richard Slavin, Palo Alto Medical Foundation
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| Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield: 2012 Blue And You Fitness Challenge Winners Announced |
“Thousands of Americans decided to boost their fitness routine and find a “friend in fitness” to help keep them motivated in the Challenge this year,” said Mr. Richard Cooper SPHR , vice president of Human Resources for ABCBS
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| Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Teams with Partnership for a Healthier America to Create New Play Streets across America |
"As a leader in the health insurance industry, Blue Cross Blue Shield understands that ending the childhood obesity epidemic is going to take work from all of us, at all levels—including addressing the challenges that lay before us in a creative manner," said Mr. Lawrence Soler , CEO, Partnership for a Healthier America
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| Transamerica Employee Benefits Captures Significant Growth as Demand Rises Due to Decreasing Employer-Sponsored Benefits |
“The appeal of voluntary benefits is significantly rising, particularly supplemental health, life and accident insurance products, as individuals look for ways to fill the gap when employer-sponsored benefits fall short," said Mr. Randy Clarkson , president of the Transamerica Employee Benefits ’ marketing unit
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| Schools Have Until Oct. 15 to Apply for Share of $150,000 in Healthy Habits for Life Grants from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation |
"Since its inception, the Healthy Habits for Life grant program has helped to ease some of that burden by providing funds for health-related curriculum, equipment or activities,” said Ms. Marlou Wegener , chief operating officer for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation
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| MX and the California Healthcare Foundation to Offer Care Models for Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions |
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| Express Scripts and Walgreens Announce New Pharmacy Network Agreement |
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| Welvie Awarded $6.76 Million Innovation Grant From CMS, Projected to Save $20 Million Over Three Years |
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| Goold Health Systems Continues to Make Its Mark on Medicaid Nationwide |
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| MedVentive Names Bernard Chien as Chief Technology Officer |
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| BLS: Employer-Provided Benefits Greater in Medium and Large Private Industry Establishments |
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| UBM Medica: Physician's Practice finds Rate of Electronic Health Record Adoption Remains Steady |
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| NPC: Pharmaceuticals Play Key Role in Achieving ACO Quality, Cost Goals |
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| VA Exceeds 2012 Goal to Improve Online Access to Benefits Information |
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| NAPH: Shuttering AHRQ Would Undermine Important Safety Net Research |
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| ANSI Accredits First Five Health Information Technology Certification Bodies |
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