Tuesday, October 3, 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
Josh Martin
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Former President - Medicare West Region
Ms. Lori McLaughlin
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Nevada
Former Public Relations Director (WellPoint)
Mr. J. Brian (Brian) Ternan
Anthem Blue Cross in California
Former President of Commercial Business
Ms. Pam Kehaly
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ)
President and CEO
Ms. Rebecca Burnham
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ)
Board Chair
Mr. Paul Markovich
Blue Shield of California
President and Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Emma Stanton
Carelon Behavioral Health
Former Associate Chief Medical Officer
Ms. Amy Sheyer
Carelon Behavioral Health
Former Assistant Vice President - External Relations
Mr. Jay Curley
Carelon Behavioral Health
Former Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Mr. Brandon Wm. Cady
Carelon Medical Benefits Management
President and Chief Executive Officer
Robert Mandel MD, MBA
Carelon Medical Benefits Management
Chief Medical Officer
Mr. Jason Sadler
CIGNA International
President - Global Individual Health Life & Accident
Ernest Yoder M.D., Ph.D., M.A.C.P.
ConcertoCare
Regional Medical Director For the State of Michigan
Ms. Kellie Rice
ConcertoCare
Executive Director for Michigan Market
Mr. Hieu Nguyen
Elevance Health
Public Relations Director
Leonard D. Schaeffer
Elevance Health
Founding and Former Chairman & CEO (WellPoint Health Networks Inc.)
Michelle Peek
HealthTrio, LLC
Marketing/Sales Coordinator
Ms. Kelli McCurry
HealthTrio, LLC
Vice President of Product and Marketing
Jeffrey (Jeff) Rideout MD, MA, FACP
Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA)
President and CEO
Dr. Don Mordecai
Kaiser Permanente
National Leader for Mental and Behavioral Health
Mr. Dave Grandin
Kiio
Former President and CEO
Mr. Mark Felcyn
Kiio
Vice President Sales and Marketing
Mr. Kevin Stutler
LifeSecure Insurance Company
President and CEO
Mr. Laurent Tao
MCG Health - part of the Hearst Health network
Editor-in-Chief
Ms. Arri Burgess
MCG Health - part of the Hearst Health network
Vice President of Marketing
Jonathan (Jon) Shreve FSA
MCG Health - part of the Hearst Health network
President and CEO
Mr. Tyler Downs
MedeAnalytics
Chief Technology Officer
Ms. Anne Perez
MedeAnalytics
Former Associate Vice President, Marketing
Mr. Paul Kaiser
MedeAnalytics
Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Nilo Mehrabian
Optum Health Plan Advisory Services (formerly Change Healthcare)
VP Product Management
Ms. Ali Nix
SHIFT Communications LLC
Account Manager
Ms. Jennifer Toole
SHIFT Communications LLC
Senior Account Manager
Brian Thompson
UnitedHealthcare
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Michael (Mike) Quist
WEA Insurance
Retired President and CEO
Ms. Lauralie Rubel
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
State President, Nebraska
Marq Caughell
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Former Senior Writer, Executive & Corporate Communications
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: Our Top Blog Posts from September 2017
In September, AHIP held its National Conferences on Medicare, Medicaid & Duals. In addition to discussing new innovations, regulations, and emerging issues facing public programs, we also highlighted the the opioid epidemic and ways health plans are helping tackle this public health crisis. Here’s a look back at some of the month’s greatest hits.

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Anthem Blue Cross in California Offers Medicare Supplement Plan with Innovative Benefits to Help Members Control Health Care Costs
" Anthem is committed to providing Medicare insurance options that meet consumers’ demands. We are one of just a few companies offering a Medicare Supplement plan that contains preventive health care benefits, helping our members stay healthy and lead the lives they’ve earned," said Josh Martin , president of Anthem’s Medicare west region

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Detroit-Area Medicare Patients Can Select ConcertoHealth as Their Primary Care Provider During Open Enrollment Beginning Oct. 15
"We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ernest Yoder M.D., Ph.D., M.A.C.P. and Ms. Susan Hill to the ConcertoCare family and to this community. ConcertoHealth has deep roots in the greater Detroit area, and we are looking forward to serving new patients and continuing to deliver excellent care," said Ms. Kellie Rice

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Boys & Girls Clubs in California Awarded Eleven New Grants By the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation
“It has been proven that children and teens are more likely to be inactive and consume less healthy foods during out-of-school hours. With California youth back to school, we are excited to continue to support programs like Triple Play that educate and motivate youth to get active and develop healthy habits that lead to a great future," said Mr. J. Brian Ternan , president of commercial business at Anthem

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2017 Cigna 360° Well-being Survey - Positive Aspects of Working Overseas Often Overshadowed by Health and Financial Concerns
"Without exception, this group is worried about the consequences of personal or family member illness; an issue compounded by a gap in health benefits provided by their employers. has a long history of supporting globally mobile individuals. We conduct this research to help us continually improve the range of health benefits and wellness solutions we offer them around the world," said Mr. Jason Sadler , President, Cigna International Markets

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Kaiser Permanente: New Poll Uncovers Both Progress and Persistent Myths About Mental Health
“The poll uncovered contradictions in people’s beliefs and attitudes which affirm the need to do more to correct misperceptions and help reduce stigma,” said Dr. Don Mordecai the national leader for Mental Health and Wellness at Kaiser Permanente - Mid-Atlantic States and director of Mental Health & Addiction Medicine Services for Permanente Federation

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Pam Kehaly Named New President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
" Ms. Pam Kehaly has the experience, vision and commitment to advance the mission of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Pam can lead us into a future where we continue to improve the quality of life for Arizonans by successfully aligning the healthcare system around our members and patients," said Ms. Rebecca Burnham , BCBSAZ board chair and a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig in Phoenix

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Blue Shield of California and Integrated Healthcare Association Announce Development of Statewide Provider Directory Utility
“This includes working to bring health care into the digital age. A statewide provider directory utility will benefit consumers who rely on the accuracy of provider directories when making decisions about their health coverage and will reduce the administrative burden on health plans and providers," said Mr. Paul Markovich , President and CEO, Blue Shield of California

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WellCare of Nebraska Receives NeHII Contract to Offer a Secure Data Exchange of Health Information
"This contract with NeHII is exciting because it gives us the capability to access patient information faster so that members can obtain treatment when they need it most. By exchanging complete, accurate data more quickly, we can support better health outcomes for our members," said Ms. Lauralie Rubel , state president of WellCare of Nebraska

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UnitedHealthcare’s 2018 Medicare Plans Offer Strong Value
" UnitedHealthcare offers a variety of affordable plan choices that feature enhanced benefits, predictable out-of-pocket costs and highly regarded physicians and hospitals so people can find the plan that’s right for them. People choose our plans more than any other because we combine our distinctive benefits with personal service tailored to support people in their individual health," said Brian Thompson , CEO of UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement

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LifeSecure Insurance Company, BCS Financial Collaboration Seeks to Expand Ancillary Health Offerings
" LifeSecure and BCS Financial are working together to create the premier ancillary product and service model to offer to Blue Plans. Bringing together our strengths will allow us to create more complete life and health solutions and help families protect their health and income by covering the unexpected and better preparing for the future," said Mr. Kevin Stutler , President and CEO, LifeSecure

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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 HR-Jobs-Promotions

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
Beacon Health Options ‘Spokes’ Men and Women Ride Again for Mental Health Awareness: 6 Days…11 Cities
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MCG’s Indicia for Care Coordination Integrates with Epic Systems’ Healthy Planet Module
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Kiio | WEA Trust: Health Tech Startup, Insurance Company Partner to Improve Patient Outcomes
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
HealthTrio Smart Connect Provider Portal Now Includes InterQual Connect
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October AARP Bulletin Reveals How to Get the Best Medicare Coverage At the Least Cost in 2018 and Beyond
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
MedeAnalytics Appoints Tyler Downs as Chief Technology Officer to Bring Analytics Platform to Next Level of Innovation
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AIM Specialty Health names Chief Medical Officer
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