Tuesday, March 7, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Alicia Caramencio
AHIP
Former Deputy Director, Communications
Ms. Tammy Taylor
Anthem Blue Cross in California
Ms. Christine Lynch
Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.
Former Head of Executive Communications
Sean M. Robbins
Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.
Former President
Mr. Zach Snyder
Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.
Director of Government Affairs for Washington State
Ms. Emily Hackel
Carelon (formerly CareMore Health Plan)
Former Senior Director/Leader - Corporate Reputation
Erika Callahan
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Lead Media and Public Relations Consultant
Ms. Bridget Burke
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Director, Public Affairs
Ms. Kristen Kaufmann
HealthPartners, Inc.
Former Communications Consultant
Ms. Mary Brainerd
HealthPartners, Inc.
Former President, Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Andrea M. Walsh
HealthPartners, Inc.
Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Ms. Ruth Mickelsen
HealthPartners, Inc.
(HB03-2020)Board Chair
Mr. Daniel (Dan) J. Hilferty
Independence Blue Cross | Independence Health Group
Former Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Kathleen Conlon
Independence Blue Cross | Independence Health Group
Public Relations Specialist
Susan Mullaney
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.
Former President - Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
Stephen Tarnoff MD
Kaiser Permanente
Retired President and Executive Medical Director, Washington Permanente Medical Group
Mr. Marc Brown
Kaiser Permanente
Former Media Relations Manger
Ms. Jean Chenoweth
Merative (formerly IBM Healthcare)
Senior Vice President For Performance Improvement
Ms. Karen Brach
Meridian of Illinois, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation
President of Illinois Office
Ms. Mary Ludden
National Government Services (NGS), a subsidiary of Elevance Health
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Eugene Sayan
Softheon Inc.
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Jeff Chungath
Telligen
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Teresa Titus-Howard
Telligen
Vice President of Federal Health Solutions
Ms. Kari Hadley
Veradigm (formerly Allscripts)
Senior Director of Medicaid and Quality Products (Pulse8)
Ms. Lauren DiPaul
Veradigm (formerly Allscripts)
Former Marketing Coordinator (Pulse8)
Mr. Scott Filiault
Veradigm (formerly Allscripts)
Chief Revenue Officer (Pulse8)
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: 2 Solutions to High Drug Costs
Health plans are taking steps to address the high-cost of prescription drugs and to make sure patients have access to medications that are safe, effective, and affordable. This involves working with hospitals, physicians, policymakers, and consumers to find meaningful, market-based solutions that provide patients with more affordable choices.

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Kaiser Permanente Now Providing Care Across the State of Washington
“We are honored to care for even more Washingtonians and their families. Beginning today, Washingtonians can access ’s high-quality care and coverage across the state. Our coordinated and connected approach to care brings Kaiser Permanente doctors, nurses and specialists together to care for our members’ total health — mind, body and spirit," said Susan Mullaney , president, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington

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Anthem Blue Cross Adding Plan G to Medicare Supplement Portfolio in California
In order to provide individuals eligible for Medicare with a full range of options for their varying health care needs, Anthem is adding Plan G to its Medicare Supplement portfolio in California. Plan G will be available to those turning age 65 and to those newly eligible for Medicare as of March 1, 2017.

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Statement concerning Governor Chris Christie's FY 2018 Budget Address
While other insurance companies have left, Horizon BCBSNJ has stayed in the Affordable Care Act marketplace demonstrating our commitment to New Jersey. Instead of taking our members’ reserves, we should partner to create a permanent and stable source of revenue to help New Jersey’s less fortunate by tackling, once and for all, the $1 billion dollar out-of-network billing abuse and surprise medical billing problem.

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Anthem: National Government Services Awarded Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Next Generation Desktop Program Contract
" NGS works to continually bring innovative, cost-saving services to America’s health care institutions, which ultimately create efficiencies and generate cost savings. We are deeply committed to providing strong and reliable customer service at every turn. Re-winning this business is a reflection of our team’s work and dedication," said Ms. Mary Ludden , Chief Operating Officer, NGS

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MeridianHealth Achieves NCQA Commendable Accreditation Status for High-Quality Performance
"We are extremely happy to announce Meridian of Illinois sustained our Commendable Accreditation Status from NCQA . We recently completed our three-year NCQA Standards Review, which when combined with our HEDIS® and CAHPS scores resulted in a Commendable Accreditation Status. We are incredibly happy that our status reflects our commitment to our members and how we consistently put care above all else," said Ms. Karen Brach , president, MeridianHealth of Illinois

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Health Care Service Corporation Named a Winner of U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Health Means Business Healthy10 Awards
“We are very proud to be honored for our efforts to help people with asthma. By leveraging our aggregated claims data, we are able to identify areas with the high rates of hospitalizations and emergency-related claims for patients with asthma and team up with our American Lung Association partners to directly impact children with asthma, their caregivers, community leaders and educators," said Ms. Bridget Burke , director of public affairs, HCSC

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Independence Health Group finalizes sale of workers’ compensation insurance business
“The decision to exit the workers’ compensation insurance business is a strategic step in positioning Independence Health Group for sustained long-term success, while allowing us to continue to focus on providing high-quality health insurance products and services,” said Mr. Daniel J. Hilferty , president and CEO, Independence

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CareSource Hosts Metro Atlanta Job Fair
CareSource is hosting a two-day job fair to find individuals to join the high-energy, people-centered company. Beginning in July 2017, CareSource will be serving Georgia Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members enrolled in the Georgia Families® program and women enrolled in the Planning for Healthy Babies program.

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HealthPartners President and CEO Mary Brainerd announces retirement; Board of Directors names Andrea Walsh successor
" HealthPartners is a strong organization today thanks to Ms. Mary Brainerd ’s leadership, collaborative spirit and passionate drive to improve health, to make care and coverage more affordable and to always focus on how we meet the needs of our patients, members and the community,” said Ms. Ruth Mickelsen , chair, HealthPartners Board of Directors

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Cambia Public Affairs and Policy Team Tap Zach Snyder as Director of Government Affairs for Washington State
“The industry is changing at an unprecedented pace and Cambia is fortunate to have a professional of Mr. Zach Snyder ’s caliber to advance policies that create a better health care experience for people and their families," said Sean M. Robbins , senior vice president of public affairs and policy for Cambia Health Solutions

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Adding Plan G to Medicare Supplement Portfolio in Missouri
In order to provide individuals eligible for Medicare with a full range of options for their varying health care needs, Elevance Health is adding Plan G to its Medicare Supplement portfolio in Missouri. Plan G will be available to those turning age 65 and to those newly eligible for Medicare as of March 1, 2017.

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

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
Pulse8 Presents Qualit8, the Most Strategic Solution for Closing Quality Gaps and Improving Quality Scores
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
Telligen Welcomes Teresa Titus-Howard as Vice President, Federal Health Solutions
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
Truven Health Analytics, IBM Watson Health, Announces 100 Top Hospitals Award Winners
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HIP Industry Events    back to index
Softheon to Exhibit at AHIP’s National Conference on the Individual and Small-Group Markets & National Health Policy Conference
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