Thursday, March 30, 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
Mr. Michael (Mike) Munoz
AmeriHealth
President
Jill Roman
AmeriHealth
Former Public Relations Manager
Mr. Paul A. Tufano
AmeriHealth Caritas | AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies (AMFC)
Former Chief Executive Officer
J. A. Keita APR
AmeriHealth Caritas | AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies (AMFC)
Former Director of Corporate Communications
Karen M. Dale RN, MSN
AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
Former Market President
Dana Quattrochi
athenahealth, Inc.
Former Director of Investor Relations
Mr. Jonathan (Jon) Porter
athenahealth, Inc.
Former Senior Vice President of Emerging Services
Mr. James Kadela
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL)
VP of Finance and Planning
Mr. Scott P. Serota
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Robert Elfinger
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
Former Senior Manager of Media Relations
Ms. Joy Duling
Central Illinois Health Information Exchange (CIHIE)
Executive Director
Mr. Stephen Cassell
CIGNA HealthCare | The Cigna Group
Former SVP Brand and Customer Communications
Nirav R. Shah MD, MPH
CountyCare | Cook County Health and Hospitals System
Vice President of Finance (Family Health Network)
Monet Irving
Health Partners Plans
Communications Specialist
Christian Lybrook
Healthwise Incorporated
Former Corporate Communications Director
Mr. Michael Barry
Healthwise Incorporated
Chief Science Officer
Mr. Douglas E. Haaland
Humana Inc.
Regional Senior Products President
Kate Marx
Humana Inc.
Former Corporate Communications Manager
Mr. Michael (Mike) Sullivan
Independence Blue Cross | Independence Health Group
Chief Sales Officer and President Of Commercial Markets
Jacob Levenson
MAP Health Management, LLC
Chief Executive Officer
Jared Smith
MAP Health Management, LLC
Former Senior Vice President of Marketing
Mr. Mark Zandi
Moody's Investors Service
Chief Economist of Moody's Analytics
Mr. Terrance Wampler
Oracle Corporation
Vice President of Financials Applications Strategy
Ms. Joann Wardrip
Oracle Corporation
Former Senior Manager, Public Relations
Ms. Jan K. Grude
Pacific Blue Cross | PBC Health Benefits Society
President and CEO
Mr. Mark Cianciolo
Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network
Former Executive Director
John Howser
Vanderbilt Home Care Services, Inc.
Chief Communications Officer
C. Wright Pinson MBA, M.D.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: Examples of Our Commitment to Value-Based Care
The health insurance community is committed to better serving consumers, taking waste out of the system, and providing access to the best care possible. Value-based care is one way we’re making this happen. These health plan-led initiatives are moving the health care system to delivery and payment models that bring better, more coordinated care and lower costs to patients.

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AmeriHealth Caritas: Health is More than Health Care - Maximizing the Value of America’s Investment in Medicaid
" AmeriHealth Caritas is proud to help lead a dialogue about health equity in the District of Columbia and across the nation. We have a 30 year track record of achieving results in communities that are acutely impacted by the social determinants of health. Our person-centered model of care not only provides access to quality health care, but also to the critical support services that build healthier communities, and pathways to prosperity," said Mr. Paul A. Tufano , Chairman and CEO, AmeriHealth Caritas

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Blue Shield of California, Family Health Network, and Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) Select Oracle Cloud to Modernize Operations and Drive Business Growth
“In insurance, clear finance reporting is critical in order to process claims as quickly as possible. Oracle Corporation ERP Cloud is a valuable tool for our company, streamlining our financial operations, while also maximizing business performance and growth," said Dr. Nirav R. Shah MD, MPH , vice president of finance at

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Cigna Becomes Official Health Insurance Provider of the National Hockey League and National Sponsor of NHL's Every Save Counts Campaign to Fight Cancer
“This platform will reach millions of fans worldwide, allowing us to drive a proactive approach that helps fight cancer, and raises money for cancer research,” said Mr. Stephen Cassell , chief global brand officer for

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Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network, Humana Enter Value-Based Agreement to Benefit Medicare Advantage Patients
“This agreement with Humana further validates Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network ’s proven model for delivering quality and value. We are pleased to work together to bring the network’s mission for providing more proactive, coordinated and affordable care to Humana’s Medicare Advantage patients in our region,” said Dr. C. Wright Pinson MBA, M.D. , deputy chief executive officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Philadelphia District Attorney Candidates Make Their Cases at Health Partners Plans
Seven candidates running for Philadelphia District Attorney stopped by Health Partners Plans last week to make their cases to employees. Democrats Rich Negrin, Michael Untermeyer, Teresa Carr Deni, Tariq El-Shabazz, Joe Kahn and Lawrence Krasner and Republican Beth Grossman each spoke about their platforms. They also addressed issues including gun control, police/community relationships and opioid addiction before taking questions from attendees. Their appearances were part of a special “Meet the Candidates” series organized by HPP’s Political Action Committee.

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Michael Munoz Named Market President of AmeriHealth New Jersey
" Mr. Michael Munoz ’s innate understanding of AmeriHealth ’s business operations and the New Jersey market make him the ideal fit for this role,” said Mr. Michael Sullivan , President, Diversified Businesses for Independence

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Report Finds Link between a Population's Health and a Growing Economy, Higher Incomes and Lower Unemployment
" Blue Cross Blue Shield companies are committed to transforming our health care system and the health of our nation through actionable data. This Index uses the breadth and depth of BCBS data to bring critical health insights to policymakers, community leaders, business leaders and health care professionals, helping them further focus efforts to improve their communities’ health," said Mr. Scott P. Serota , president and CEO for BCBSA

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Pacific Blue Cross and the BC Ministry of Health partner on new technology to significantly reduce wait times for Special Authority benefits confirmation for British Columbians
"This move will immediately improve the health care experience for thousands of British Columbians. We are delighted to partner with BC PharmaCare on this initiative and look forward to continued collaboration to keep health care coverage accessible and affordable for our 1.5 million members across the province," said Ms. Jan K. Grude , President and CEO of Pacific Blue Cross

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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
Central Illinois Health Information Exchange and ICA See Early Growth of State-Wide Alerting Network
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MAP Announces Partnership with WEconnect to Mitigate Post-Treatment Relapse Risk in People with Addiction
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
athenahealth Marketplace Partners Save Providers Time, Money and Reduce Work Burden
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Massachusetts General Hospital and Healthwise Establish Informed Medical Decisions Program
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