Monday, June 19, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
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Executive Index
by Company
Alicia Caramencio
AHIP
Former Deputy Director, Communications
Ms. Crystal Kuntz
AHIP
Former VP Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Ms. Kim A. Keck
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)
Outgoing President and Chief Executive Office
Ms. Jill Flaxington
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)
Former Public Relations Specialist
Ms. Gail Carvelli
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)
Former Managing Director, Public Relations
Vindell Washington MD
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Former Chief Medical Officer
John Maginnis
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Former Vice President - Strategic Communications
Mr. Jeremy Adler
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ)
Former PR Agency Rep
Ms. Lucy Ciaramitaro
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
Public Relations Associate
Ms. Lynda Rossi
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
EVP - Strategy, Government and Public Affairs
Audrey J. Harvey
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
Foundation Executive Director and CEO
Kerry Clear
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM)
Community Service Manager
James (Jim) Brown
ChenMed
Director of Public Relations & Community Affairs
Dr. Christopher (Chris) Chen
ChenMed
CEO
Dr. Raymond DeCorte
East Jefferson General Hospital
President and CEO
Mr. Brandon Scardigli
East Jefferson General Hospital
Public Information Officer
Joseph (Joe) L. Caruncho
Genuine Health Group
Executive Chairman
Orlando Lopez-Fernandez Jr. MD, FACC
Genuine Health Group
Chief Medical Officer
Mr. Burt Rosen
HealthSparq
Former VP of Marketing
Mr. David Mosen
Kaiser Permanente
Senior Program Evaluation Consultant
Dr. Harry Glauber
Kaiser Permanente
Endoctrinologist
Ashley Stoneburner MPH
Kaiser Permanente
Statistical Research Analyst
Adrianne Feldstein MD, MS
Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
KP Research Investigator and Practicing Physician
Ms. Lynne Rosen
PhysicianOne Urgent Care
CEO
Dr. Jeannie Kenkare
PhysicianOne Urgent Care
Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer
Ms. Andrea Tager
PhysicianOne Urgent Care
Director of Marketing
Mr. Jim LaJoie
Superior Health Foundation
Executive Director
Ms. Gayle Capozzalo
Yale New Haven Health System
Executive VP Strategy System Development
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: Supreme Court Ruling Supports Patient Access to Biosimilars
This week, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Sandoz that biosimilar makers can provide their 180-day notice of marketing to branded biologic companies prior to approval of the biosimilar by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona: Statement | 2018 Initial Plan Filings
As the largest local insurance company in the state, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona continues to look for ways to provide individuals with healthcare options. That is why we proceeded with filing our 2018 plans with the Arizona Department of Insurance in spite of the uncertainty of the coming year.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Community Partners Address Growing Opioid Crisis in Michigan with $455,000 Grant Program
“Opioid abuse is a rising concern among communities across our state, with more and more Michigan residents being impacted by the issue in some way every year. The partners behind this initiative are looking forward to joining efforts with community-based organizations that are proactively addressing the crisis and providing care and support to individuals in need," said Ms. Lynda Rossi , executive vice president of Strategy, Government and Public Affairs at Blue Cross

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Community Paramedicine Program Reduces ER Visits for BCBSNM Medicaid Members
"Through the Community Paramedicine program we have found that a face-to-face visit with the patient is a better way to reach this vulnerable population. The results of the program are impressive from a business point of view, but more importantly we are addressing the health needs of our members for improved health outcomes," said Kerry Clear , community service manager, BCBSNM

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BCBSRI: More than 75 RI Businesses Honored at 23rd Annual Worksite Health Awards
“Like all of the companies participating in the Worksite Health Awards, at BCBSRI we value the important connection between engaging employees in a robust wellbeing program and successful business performance," said Ms. Kim A. Keck , president and CEO of BCBSRI

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Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research: Controlling Blood Sugar May Be Easier Than You Think
“Our physicians can look at a patient’s electronic medical record and quickly see how often patients are refilling their diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure medications. If patients are refilling medications when they’re supposed to, they’re also likely taking them when they’re supposed to," said Mr. David Mosen , lead author and investigator at the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Names Dr. Vindell Washington New Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Vindell Washington MD has joined Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana as chief medical officer. He brings to the state’s largest health insurer extensive experience in leading clinical teams and in health IT, most recently as the national coordinator for healthcare information technology in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Miami Healthcare Entrepreneur Acquires Broward-based Accountable Care Organization
"The acquisition of PremierMD ACO puts us in a leadership position to provide better care, at a lower cost, and help doctors earn real incentives for keeping patients healthy," said Paradigm ACO Joseph L. Caruncho , CEO, Genuine Health Group

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PhysicianOne Urgent Care Maintains Status as Only UCAOA Accredited Urgent Care Organization in Connecticut
" Yale New Haven is proud to partner with PhysicianOne Urgent Care . PhysicianOne Urgent Care's Accreditation status is a testament to their commitment to quality, safety and operational excellence," said Ms. Gayle Capozzalo , Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Yale New Haven Health

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East Jefferson General Hospital and JenCare Announce Primary Care Initiative
“For decades, East Jefferson General Hospital has been committed to high-quality, compassionate care to the region, and this partnership with JenCare supports that mission. This collaboration gives many of our Medicare Advantage patients vital access to highly coordinated primary care and high-quality inpatient care," said Dr. Raymond DeCorte , President and CEO, EJGH

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