Wednesday, October 11, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Ms. Scott Reiner
Adventist Health Plan, Inc. | Adventist Health
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Joseph Crowley
American Dental Association (ADA)
President
Mr. Ralph Derrickson
Amwell
President and Chief Executive Officer (Carena powered by Avizia)
Michael (Mike) Baird
Amwell
President of Customer Solutions
Mr. David McNichols
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio
Former President, Medicare Central Region
Ms. Leslie Licano
Beyond Fifteen
Account Manager
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
Ms. Robin J. Thomashauer
CAQH
Retired Executive Director
Christopher Crow M.D.
Catalyst Health Network
President
Mr. Kevin Sears
Cleveland Clinic
Former Executive Director, Market & Network Services
Mr. Frank Lucia
Delta Dental of Virginia
President and CEO
Lyn Brooks
Delta Dental of Virginia
Chairman
Mr. Chris Pyle
Delta Dental of Virginia
Vice President of Marketing and Government Relations
Mr. Hieu Nguyen
Elevance Health
Public Relations Director
Tomas Orozco
Elevance Health
Former President of the Medicare East Region
Ms. Karen Ignagni
EmblemHealth, Inc.
President and CEO
Mr. John J. Arlotta
eviCore healthcare, a subsidiary of Express Scripts
Former Chief Executive Officer
Timothy (Tim) C. Wentworth
Express Scripts by Evernorth
Former President
Sherry McAllister MS(ed), DC, CCSP
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP)
President
Alexis Lignos
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP)
Marketing Director
Mr. Mark Mathis
Humana Health Care Plans (Illinois)
Corporate Communications Director
Alan Wheatley
Humana Inc.
Vice Pesident - Medicare Business
Stephen (Steve) Klasko MD, MBA
Jefferson Health System | Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Former President and CEO of Jefferson Health System
Bernadette C. Loftus MD
Kaiser Permanente - Mid-Atlantic States
Executive Director
Kim Horn
Kaiser Permanente - Mid-Atlantic States
Former President
Mr. Craig Ford
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
SVP, Pharmacy And Government
Mr. Thomas Lindquist
Medica Health Plans
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Government Programs
Mr. Juan Jose Orellana
Molina Healthcare of California
Director, Investor Relations
Mr. Dale B. Wolf
Molina Healthcare, Inc.
Chairman of the Board
Joseph (Joe) M. Zubretsky
Molina Healthcare, Inc.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Aaron Albright
Optum
VP - Communications
Dr. Patricia (Patty) Horoho
Optum
CEO - Optum Health Solutions
Eric Lisle
PA Health & Wellness (PHW)
Former CEO
Ms. Janice Soohoo Nall
Rideout Health
Board Chair
Caela Shay
SHIFT Communications LLC
Former Account Coordinator - Healthcare Practice
Mr. Peter Koo
The Bartell Drug Company
Senior Vice President of Pharmacy
Bernadette C. Loftus MD
The Permanente Federation | The Permanente Medical Group
Former Associate Executive Director, Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic
Farzad Mostashari MSc, MD
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | HHS
Former National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
Ms. Karen DeSalvo
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | HHS
Former Assistant Secretary
David Blumenthal MD, MPP
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | HHS
Former National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
Mr. Timothy (Tim) Maloney
University of Colorado Health (UCHealth)
Vice President of Payor Relations
Dr. Richard Johnston
USMD Health System, a part of OptumCare
CEO and Chief Physician Officer
Megan Vincent
USMD Health System, a part of OptumCare
Former VP of Marketing and Communications
Mr. Jeffrey (Jeff) H. Margolis
Welltok, a Virgin Pulse Company
Former CEO and Chairman
Miki Kapoor
Welltok, a Virgin Pulse Company
Former CEO (Tea Leaves Health)
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: Jefferson Health CEO - Health Care is Always Changing and We Need to Embrace It
Health care can be personal, local, lower in cost, and equitable in quality, according to Dr. Stephen Klasko MD, MBA , president and CEO of Jefferson Health System and Jefferson Health in Philadelphia. But change is painful for institutions, for physicians, and for government.

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire Offers Medicare Advantage and Dual-Eligible Plans
“Once again, we are privileged to offer consumers a variety of Medicare Advantage products, because we believe it’s important for consumers to have options as they look for the plan that fits their health care needs in 2018. We put our experience to work to give members high-quality, affordable health care, allowing them to live the life they’ve earned," said Tomas Orozco , Medicare president of Elevance Health

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio and Cleveland Clinic Collaborate to Deliver Integrated Care
“We are proud to work with the Cleveland Clinic – one of the largest and most respected health systems in the country – providing us the opportunity to increase access for our members to best-in-class patient care facilities. Members will utilize Cleveland Clinic’s network for most of their health care, giving them the continuity of care needed to achieve the best health outcomes possible," said Mr. David McNichols , president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio ’s Medicare central region

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio and UC Health Partner to Provide Anthem Members with Increased Access to High-Quality Care
" Elevance Health is committed to providing our members with access to high-quality care, and the addition of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center to our Medicare provider network exemplifies our unwavering focus on this priority to the members we are so privileged to serve. Our Medicare members can now take advantage of UC Medical Center’s world-renowned physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities on an in-network basis to address their health care needs," said Mr. David McNichols , president of Anthem’s Medicare central region

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Chief Medical Officer Lead Author of New England Journal of Medicine Article
“We want to empower patients at home with access to tools – like digital monitors and wearables - that can help improve general health status. And if well members become patients, we need these additional tools to better support them. Healthcare payers and providers can capitalize on these new data streams to intervene sooner and lower the risks of hospitalizations or severe illnesses," said Dr. Vindell Washington MD , Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

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How Blue Shield of California ACOs address the healthcare affordability crisis
Healthcare costs have been rising for more than a decade, and some estimates show that by 2020, a family of four might pay as much as $39,0000 for healthcare coverage.

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Centene: PA Health & Wellness to provide alternative statewide insurance options in 2018
"We deliver on our mission, volunteering in the communities where we operate and where our participants live. Our goal is to provide wraparound care and additional benefits so our members are able to live healthier lifestyles," said Eric Lisle , CEO and president, PHW

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EmblemHealth and Balance Medical IPA Inc. Execute Participation Agreement Focused on Improving Health Outcomes in Underserved, Inner City New York Communities
“The EmblemHealth team enthusiastically embarks on this partnership with a leading medical group that has a strong track record of providing high quality population health care and one that understands the challenges faced by families who have been medically underserved,” said Ms. Karen Ignagni , EmblemHealth President and CEO

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Humana Focuses on Enhanced Benefits and Value in 2018 Medicare Health Plans
“That’s why we’re enhancing many of our plan offerings in 2018, investing more in our plans’ value and including benefits and services that offer a more personalized approach to health coverage – to help meet the unique health needs and goals of our members," said Alan Wheatley , president, Retail Segment at Humana

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Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States Best in Nation for 15 Quality Measures
“I am incredibly proud of this organization and all of our amazing physicians for providing care that is recognized year after year as best in the nation. I would like to personally congratulate and thank all our physicians and staff for achieving this great honor," said Dr. Bernadette C. Loftus MD , associate executive director, Permanente Federation

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Medica Medicare Plans Available in North Dakota in 2018
“This confusion is unfortunate. We want people in the state to know that Medica is committed to serving North Dakota seniors and will continue to provide Medicare options in 2018 and beyond. It is an honor to serve them," said Mr. Thomas Lindquist , Medica senior vice president of government programs

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Delta Dental of Virginia Announces New President & CEO, Frank Lucia
“I’m thrilled to begin my new role at Delta Dental of Virginia . The company is innovative, nimble and has a talented and motivated team. I’m looking forward to building upon what George and his team have accomplished," said Mr. Frank Lucia , new president and chief executive officer, Delta Dental of Virginia

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Molina Healthcare Names Joseph M. Zubretsky President & Chief Executive Officer
“I am excited to begin my new role at Molina Healthcare The company’s rich heritage and focus on serving families and individuals in need, combined with an unwavering mission-driven culture, generate a compelling service offering in the government healthcare space," said Joseph M. Zubretsky , President and Chief Executive Officer, Molina Healthcare

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Adventist Health and Rideout Health Finalize Affiliation Agreement
"We are excited to welcome Rideout Health to the extended Adventist Health family. We are confident that this affiliation will have a positive impact on patients and the broader Yuba City/Marysville community; we intend to grow the market with a focus on whole-person care and access to expanded healthcare options," said Ms. Scott Reiner , CEO, Adventist Health

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USMD Joins Catalyst Health Network Accountable Care Organization
“The expansion of our accountable care network will ensure patients have access to quality, coordinated care, and strengthen collaborations with stakeholders who believe in value-based care," said Dr. Christopher Crow M.D. , president of Catalyst Health Network

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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
American Dental Association and CAQH Team Up to Simplify Credentialing Process for Dentists
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Military Health System Beneficiaries to Receive Global Nurse Advice Line Services from Optum
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Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Highlights Significance of $14M NIH Grant on Non-Drug Approaches to Prevent Chronic Low Back Pain
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Welltok Acquires Tea Leaves Health
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Bartell Drugs Signs with LexisNexis Risk Solutions/eRx Network to Use Real-time Prescriber Validation Solution
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
Express Scripts to Acquire eviCore healthcare; Accelerates Company's Shift to Patient Benefit Management
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Avizia Acquires Carena
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