Wednesday, March 8, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Mr. Louis Ursini
Aetna CVS Health
Vice President, Program Delivery and Testing
Alicia Caramencio
AHIP
Former Deputy Director, Communications
Mr. Michael Trilli
Aite Group
Research Director
Ms. Virginia Barnes
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS)
Director of Blue Health Initiatives And Developer of the Grant Program
Mr. Jeremy Adler
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ)
Former PR Agency Rep
Ms. Jennifer Kaufman
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ)
Vice President of Marketing
Ms. Jennifer Morgan
Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.
Former Assistant Director, Strategic Communications
Mr. Joseph (Joe) Butera
Capital BlueCross | Capital Blue Cross
Former Public Relations Manager
Ms. Jennifer Caricato
Capital BlueCross | Capital Blue Cross
Senior Health Education Consultant
Ms. Miranda Woolston
CAQH
Former Communication Specialist
Ms. Gwendolyn (Gwen) Lohse
CAQH
Deputy Director and CORE Managing Director
Jeffrey (Jeff) Spight MBA
Centene Corporation
President (Collaborative Health Systems)
Ms. Bonnie Horvath
Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care
Director of Healthcare Quality
Dr. Shelly Gupta
Humana Inc.
Regional Medicare Medical Director
Abbie Leibowitz MD
Intrado's Health Advocate
Owner, Chief Medical Officer
Ms. Susan Amina
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Hawaii
Cancer Care Nursing Supervisor
Arun Gupta
Quartet Health
Founder, Executive Chairman,
Mr. Jay Williams
Quartet Health
Brand Marketing SVP
Dr. Dennis Odie
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Medical Director, Northern Maryland Collaborative Care (Universal American Corp.)
Ms. Sarah Bell
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Former Vice President, Marketing (Universal American Corp.)
Antonio Legorreta MD, MPH
West Health
Managing Director of e2H
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: Our Top Blog Posts from February 2017
In February, AHIP released new research that showcased Health Savings Accounts (HSA) as an important tool to bring accessibility and affordability to consumers and continued to focus attention on out of control drug costs. Here’s a look back at the most-read blog posts.

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Humana and Quartet Team Up to Deliver Integrated Mental Health Care to New Orleans Residents
“Although the connection between physical and mental health is well understood among physicians, the resources haven’t been there for primary care physicians to appropriately screen and connect patients to care,” said Dr. Shelly Gupta , Gulf States Medicare Medical Director, Humana

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Free Exams Provided at Kaiser Permanente Cancer Screening and Prevention Fair
“Regular screenings save lives. Many common cancers can be successfully treated if they are caught early. It’s important to speak with your doctor about your risk factors and recommendations for routine screenings, such as mammograms, colonoscopies, skin examinations and Pap smears, to increase your chances of early detection," said Ms. Susan Amina , cancer care nursing supervisor at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii

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Regence: Statement on caring for our members with autism
Regence BlueShield cares deeply about our members, and works diligently to connect them to the care they need. We are disappointed that the Department of Financial Regulation has decided to move forward with this action without giving us the opportunity to respond. We stand by our members with autism and are dedicated to supporting them on their care path.

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Universal American Announces Maryland Independent Physician Association (IPA) to Improve Quality of Patient Care and Reduce Overall Healthcare Costs
“Independent providers in many ways form the backbone of our healthcare system. Yet we’ve seen a dramatic drop in independent primary care providers over the last ten years as they struggle with the demands of reforms. By joining Chesapeake IPA, providers will be able to thrive and keep their practice while enjoying the benefits of a large physician-driven organization that looks out for their interests," said Mr. Jeffrey Spight MBA , President of

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Arizona Expands "All About Healthy Living" Patch Program To Girl Scouts Of Southern Arizona
“It’s critical that we empower our youth with lifelong health and wellness habits. The All About Health Living program outlines simple and meaningful steps the girls can take today–steps to help them grow into healthier adults. We are proud of our partnership with the Girl Scouts as the program will reach more than 7,500 Girl Scouts statewide,” said Ms. Jennifer Kaufman vice president of marketing at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Seeking Communities for Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Grants
"Through Pathways, Blue Cross and our technical assistance partners work closely with the funded communities to inspire long-lasting, community-wide well-being by focusing on strategies that build community engagement and transform the way residents stay healthy as they work, play and interact socially. Ultimately, our goal is to cultivate a healthy culture now that is sustainable for future generations," said Ms. Virginia Barnes , director of BCBSKS

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Capital BlueCross Visits Newberry Elementary Students to Teach the Importance of Dental Health
“Starting healthy dental habits at an early age can have positive benefits throughout a lifetime. We’re teaching children that, in addition to brushing and flossing daily, eating a well-balanced diet and limiting sugary snacks can keep their teeth healthy and strong," said Ms. Jennifer Caricato , senior health education consultant, Capital BlueCross

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HealthPartners launches sixth year of the School Challenge
Grade school students across Minnesota and Wisconsin will soon kick off the 2017 School Challenge. It’s a three-week, fun-filled program for kids in kindergarten through fifth grades. The program encourages kids to eat five fruits and vegetables and be physically active each day.

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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 Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
CAQH: CORE Certifications Top 300 with Aetna and Cigna Awards
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Geneia: 10 Proven Ways to Improve HEDIS Scores
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West’s Health Advocate Solution’s engage2Health Earns 2017 NCQA Certification for HEDIS Certified Measures
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Delmarva Foundation Chosen to Provide Support for Small Practices in CMS Quality Payment Program
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Featured in Aite Group's "Health Insurer Fraud and Payment Integrity Solutions" Impact Report
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