Thursday, August 10, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Mr. Joseph (Joe) Dougher
Acentra Health
Former Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Jamie Kopko
Acentra Health
Former Communication Coordinator
Ben Jenkins
AHIP
Former Vice President of Communications
Mr. David McNichols
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio
Former President, Medicare Central Region
Mr. Frank Holding Jr.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) | Blue Cross NC
Board of Trustees Chair
Patrick Conway MD, MSc
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) | Blue Cross NC
Former President and CEO
James Thatcher MD
Carelon Behavioral Health
Vice President - Medical Director
Ms. Amy Sheyer
Carelon Behavioral Health
Former Assistant Vice President - External Relations
Mr. Stephen Cassell
CIGNA HealthCare | The Cigna Group
Former SVP Brand and Customer Communications
Mr. Mark Butler
CIGNA HealthCare | The Cigna Group
President and General Manager for New England Market
Jonathan Sugarman MD, MPH
Comagine Health (formerly Qualis Health | HealthInsight)
President & CEO
Mr. Jeff Hyman
Connecture, Inc.
Former Channel Marketing Director
Mr. Jeff Surges
Connecture, Inc.
Former Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Nick Messuri
DentaQuest, Inc.
Vice President of Fraud Prevention and Recovery
Dr. Steven Connelly
HealthPartners, Inc.
Co-Executive Medical Director
Ms. Kristen Kaufmann
HealthPartners, Inc.
Former Communications Consultant
Mr. Jordan Mauer
Icario
EVP of Marketing & Engagement
Ms. Janet O'Holleran
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.
Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Debbie A. Karman
Kaiser Permanente
Communications Manager
Ms. Janet O’Hollaren
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Tom Doney
Lucent Health Solutions
EVP (President - Cypress Benefit Administrators)
Mr. Richard (Rick) A. Anderson
Ontrak, Inc.
Former President and COO
Amy Talebizadeh
Ontrak, Inc.
Former Executive Administative Assistant
Mr. Donato Tramuto
Tivity Health, Inc.
Former Chief Executive Officer
Adam Seidner MD, MPH
Travelers Companies, Inc
Former Global Medical Director
Mr. Dave Willems
Willems Marketing
CEO and Principal
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: How DentaQuest is Taking on Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Providers, managed care organizations, and many other health care stakeholders are increasingly tasked with achieving more on shrinking budgets, placing a premium on models and strategies like anti-fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) that improve outcomes while containing costs.

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Blue Cross NC Board of Trustees Elects Dr. Patrick Conway as New President, CEO
" Dr. Patrick Conway MD, MSc is a national and international leader in health system transformation, quality, and innovation. His unique experiences as a health care provider and as a leader of the world’s largest health care payor will help Blue Cross NC fulfill its mission to improve the health and well-being of our customers and communities," said Mr. Frank Holding Jr. , Board of Trustees Chair

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Cigna Roots for the Home Team with Sponsorship of the Hartford Yard Goats
“We’ve called Greater Hartford home for more than a century, so we’re proud to support our home town team – and we’re thrilled to bring an opportunity for health improvement to Hartford Yard Goats fans,” said Mr. Mark Butler , president for the New England market,

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Care Essentials by Kaiser Permanente Coming to Hawthorne District
“People want easy ways to take care of their health close to home and work. Care Essentials is designed to meet that need with a medical clinic that covers the basics, right in the neighborhood," said Ms. Janet O'Holleran , interim president, Northwest, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.

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HealthPartners and Park Nicollet clinics again earn high marks for treatment of diabetes, vascular disease and depression
“Our clinic teams have a lot to be proud of. This recognition is proof that you can deliver on cost and quality while putting patients’ needs first," Dr. Steven Connelly , co-executive medical director, HealthPartners Care Group

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Travelers Has Helped Injured Employees Cut Opioid Use by 30 Percent Since 2015
“Surgical procedures used to correct common workplace injuries are oftentimes followed by an opioid prescription for pain. Physical therapy and other treatments limit the employee’s exposure to opioids and often produce better long-term medical outcomes," said Dr. Adam Seidner MD, MPH , Global Medical Director at Travelers Companies, Inc

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Cypress Benefit Administrators: Health Claims Analysis Reveals Opportunities for A TPA’s Clients to Save an Additional $16 Million
“This analysis was an eye-opener in showing just how critical it is for employees to have access to information on the range of care costs. If they don’t know the options that exist or what represents a fair price, the chances of overspending are much greater," said Mr. Tom Doney , president and CEO of

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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 Wonk Watch

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
Beacon Health Options Inks Innovative Value-Based Contract with Column Health to Expand Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Massachusetts
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Case Study: How NovuHealth Engagement Programs Impact Member Satisfaction—and Boost CAHPS and HOS Scores
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Catasys Announces Launch of Enrollment with Second Largest Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurer
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Qualis Health Launches Quality Payment Program Resource Center
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Carenet Healthcare Publishes New Ebook: 7 Key Steps for Successfully Onboarding and Cultivating Member Relationships
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
Despite ACA Uncertainty, Five-Year Connecture Study Shows Americans Becoming More Confident Healthcare Shoppers
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KEPRO to Provide Additional Call Center Services to TennCare
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
Tivity Health Announces National SilverSneakers Richard L. Swanson Award Winner
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