Friday, October 6, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Ms. Rashi Venkataraman
AHIP
Executive Director for Prevention & Population Health
Ms. Marge Angello
AmeriHealth Caritas | AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies (AMFC)
Executive Director
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
Ms. Lori McLaughlin
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Nevada
Former Public Relations Director (WellPoint)
Mr. Jeremy Adler
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ)
Former PR Agency Rep
Thomas Seck M.D.
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Vice President, Clinical Development And Medical Affairs, Primary Care
Kerry Mooney
Carelon Behavioral Health
President of the Federal Division
Ms. Amy Sheyer
Carelon Behavioral Health
Former Assistant Vice President - External Relations
Vince Willy PharmD
Carelon Research
Staff Vice President
Dr. Mark Napier
Elevance Health
Medical Director
Ms. Margaret (Peggy) E. O'Kane
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
President
Ms. Joyce Raezer
National Military Family Association (NMFA)
Executive Director
Ms. Rebecca Madsen
UnitedHealthcare
Chief Consumer Officer
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: How Blue Cross NC Improves Health Literacy
Health care is complex. The irony is that with information becoming more widely available, consumers can feel both more informed and more confused. Health insurance providers have the ability and responsibility to convey health in a way that makes sense to their members and their families – and they are taking the lead.

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AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania Recognized for Multicultural Health Care Excellence
“This distinction underscores the considerable efforts we are making with health equity, and subsequently, improved health outcomes for those in need. Our care management teams and community health navigators make it possible for us to deliver culturally appropriate care that meets the unique needs of our membership, and we are proud to be recognized for the amazing work we are doing," said Ms. Marge Angello , market president for AmeriHealth Caritas

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Seven AmeriHealth Caritas Medicaid Plans Recognized by NCQA for Multicultural Health Care Excellence
" AmeriHealth Caritas is proud to be recognized by NCQA for our efforts to address the health disparities that affect Americans of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. We will continue to develop innovative solutions to reduce barriers to care by addressing the unique needs of the diverse populations we serve," said Mr. Paul A. Tufano , AmeriHealth Caritas Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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BCBSAZ: Data Shows Older Adults Delay Researching Medicare Options
Nearly 75,000 Arizonans will turn 65 this year and become Medicare eligible. As many are starting to review their options to identify the right Medicare plan, research shows that 30 percent of older adults delay shopping for Medicare coverage when they are first eligible*, roughly three months before their 65th birthday.

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Anthem, HealthCore and Boehringer Ingelheim Initiate World’s Largest Pragmatic Clinical Trial to Study People Living with COPD in a Real-World Setting
“As a pulmonologist, I am particularly interested in how AIRWISE will provide real-world data on a broad population of COPD patients that cannot be obtained from traditional randomized clinical trials. This will be invaluable for clinicians and health care organizations alike. Elevance Health ’s national size and depth help to broaden the reach of the trial and will make the evidence more robust," said Dr. Mark Napier , medical director for Anthem, Inc., who participated in the trial’s design.

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UnitedHealthcare: More Americans Turn to Technology to Help Evaluate and Access Health Care; Health Literacy Remains a Challenge for Some Consumers
“This survey highlights why UnitedHealthcare continues to develop new ways to simplify the health care experience and make it easier and more convenient for people to access care. These survey findings will build upon our experience creating innovative ways to engage with customers and help them navigate the health care system," said Ms. Rebecca Madsen , chief consumer officer of UnitedHealthcare

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HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements

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Beacon Health Options Tees Up for 5th Annual Stamp Out Stigma Golf Outing to Benefit Military Families
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