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| Amerigroup and Simply Healthcare Engage Foundation Support to Collaboratively Tackle Critical Health Needs and Create a Healthier Generation of Floridians |
“Together, AMERIGROUP and stand committed to strengthening communities and improving health outcomes across our state. We are proud of how our health plans, associates, Foundation and community partners have come together to help Floridians thrive, grow and prosper, and we are confident that our ongoing efforts will help achieve a healthier future for all of Florida," said Mr. Lourdes Rivas , Amerigroup and Simply Healthcare Medicaid plan president
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| Anthem: CenteringPregnancy Group Prenatal Care Program Results in Healthier Babies, Lower Costs |
" Elevance Health is dedicated to the health of American families, which is why our Foundation is a longtime champion of CenteringPregnancy through financial support of the March of Dimes and the CHI . This study demonstrates that designing payment programs that sustain CenteringPregnancy at the ob/gyn practice level are a potentially sound investment for payers to reduce inpatient costs and help more babies get a healthy start in life," said Ms. Karen Shea
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| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts CEO Stresses Innovation and Collaboration in 2016 Annual Report |
“Whatever happens in Washington we are committed to protecting the coverage gains we have made in Massachusetts, and we will be strong advocates for measures that will ensure stability and security for our customers and for all of the individuals and families who have benefited from having access to affordable health insurance," said Andrew Dreyfus , President & CEO, BCBSMA
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| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Posts Positive 2016 Net Income Despite Continued ACA Losses |
“The environment remained volatile this past year in our industry. While we saw fewer losses with ACA plans, these customers continued to need expensive medical services. Gains in other lines of business offset these losses. It’s still uncertain how changes in Washington will affect our customers in 2018. Despite these challenges, the company remains well-capitalized and financially strong," said Mr. Mitch Perry , Chief Financial Officer, Blue Cross NC
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| Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center Becomes Comprehensive Stroke Center: One of Only 121 Centers in the U.S. |
“Working with our outstanding team of caregivers, we’re able to successfully treat the most common cases of stroke, as well as those uncommon cases like Chesbrough’s," said Dr. Jonathan Hartman , director of the Kaiser Permanente Sacramento stroke center
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| Regence BlueShield paid $1.33 billion for member care in 2016 |
“For nearly a century, Regence BlueShield has served as a trusted partner and our continued financial strength and stability will ensure we are serving Washingtonians well into the future. By achieving our financial goals for 2016, we are well-positioned to serve our customers and provide high quality, affordable care to our members," said Mr. Donald Antonucci , president of Regence BlueShield
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| Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon paid $1.5 billion for member care in 2016 |
“While our industry continues to experience dramatic shifts, I’m proud to report that Regence ’s focus on financial stability on behalf of our members is reflected in our strong financial performance. As a nonprofit, we are focused on our long-term goals of creating a more person-focused and economically sustainable health care system," said Angela Dowling , president of Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
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| Regence BlueShield of Idaho paid $329.4 million for members’ health care in 2016 |
“With more than 70 years of experience navigating industry and market changes, Regence BlueShield of Idaho is steadfastly focused on achieving our goal of protecting our members and transforming their health care experience," said Mr. Scott Kreiling , president of Regence BlueShield of Idaho
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| Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah paid $884 million for members’ health care in 2016 |
“Guided by our nonprofit values and focus on improving our members’ experience, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah remains in strong financial position entering 2017,” said Jennifer Danielson , president of Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah.
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| Novant Health Continues to Improve Quality and Lower Costs Through Cigna Collaborative Care Program |
"Other health care providers participating in Collaborative Care have achieved results similar to Novant Health 's. Employers and providers who are not currently engaged in this program are missing an opportunity to achieve better value from cost savings and enhanced quality," said Mr. Charles C. Pitts , market president, Carolinas, for Cigna
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| NewYork-Presbyterian Launches Health Matters, an Online Destination for Health and Wellness News, Features and Insights |
" New York Presbyterian ’s diverse patient population, long history of medical excellence and wide-ranging expertise gives us a unique perspective on healthcare, and we look forward to sharing that perspective with a broader audience," said Mr. Steven J. Corwin , president and CEO of NewYork-Presbyterian
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| Novant Health now offering living wage |
" Novant Health is dedicated to caring for our communities, starting with our own team members. We want to remove barriers for our team members so they can focus on what they love, both inside and outside of work," said Ms. Carl S. Armato , CEO, Novant Health
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| Simple Recovery Announces In-network Services with Anthem Blue Cross |
"Our partnership with managed care companies is a crucial element of the high-quality and high-value services we provide at Simple Recovery , and we are honored to become an in-network provider. When Simple Recovery became an in-network provider with most major carriers, not only could we continue to provide the high-quality treatment services that we are known for, but we can now also provide help to more people within their preferred provider networks," said Mr. Stephen Odom , CEO of New Vista Behavioral Health, the parent company of Simple Recovery
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| Aimee Cox Joins Community Health Partnership As Chief Executive Officer |
"With her experience in our City government, Ms. Aimee Cox has proven that she has the leadership and experience to lead Community Health Partnership into the future, where accountable communities like ours will make significant, positive differences in the quality of life of our citizens," said Mr. Jeffrey Martin , chair of CHP's Board of Directors
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| CAPG and 270-plus Physician Organizations Urge CMS to Promote Alternative Payment Models in Medicare Advantage |
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