Friday, October 13, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Ms. Kristine Grow
AHIP
Former Senior Vice President, Communications
Sandra Schwemmer D.O., FACOEP-D, FACEP, FAAOE, LHRM
AmeriHealth Caritas Florida
Chief Medical Officer
Ms. Christine Cramer
CVS Health
Director Corporate Communications
Mark J. Segal PhD, FHIMSS
GE Healthcare
Former VP - Government and Industry Affairs
Mr. Dwight D. Chenette
Health Choice Network (HCN)
President
Kate Marx
Humana Inc.
Former Corporate Communications Manager
Anup Sharma MD, MBA
Humana Inc.
Former Medical Director, Clinical Integration
Mr. Jordan Mauer
Icario
EVP of Marketing & Engagement
Mr. John Baackes
L.A. Care Health Plan | LA Care Health Plan
Chief Executive Officer
Amy Gurango
L.A. Care Health Plan | LA Care Health Plan
Senior Communications Specialist
Jamie Bruce CHC, MBA
MDwise and MDwise Marketplace
Former Chief Development and Marketing Officer
Jim Parker MBA
MDwise and MDwise Marketplace
Former President & CEO
Mr. Brian Mulvey
MVP Health Care
Director, New Business Sales for the Capital Region, Mid-hudson Valley, and Vermont
Mr. Dennis Matheis
Sentara Health Plans
Former Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Michael M. Dudley
Sentara Health Plans
President
Mr. Howard P. Kern
Sentara Healthcare
Retired President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Todd Meek
Silverscript Insurance Company, a CVS Caremark
CEO - CVS Medicare Diversified Distribution Businesses
Mr. Chuck Mitchell
Softheon Inc.
VP of Consumer Engagement (NextHealth Technology)
Mark Traynor
UCare
Former President and CEO
Macaran Baird M.D.
UCare
Chairman of the Board
Dr. Pedram Hendizadeh
UMA Health
Founder
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP: Statement on Health Coverage Executive Order
“Health plans remain committed to certain principles. We believe that all Americans should have access to affordable coverage and care, including those with pre-existing conditions. We believe that reforms must stabilize the individual market for lower costs, higher consumer satisfaction, and better health outcomes for everyone. And we believe that we cannot jeopardize the stability of other markets that provide coverage for hundreds of millions of Americans."

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Humana Expands Affordable Hearing Aid Benefit in Medicare Advantage Plans
“Hearing is an important part of our everyday lives and any impairment can lead to emotional and social consequences for older adults. This can include social isolation, depression and anxiety, according to a study by the NCOA . The TruHearing hearing care and hearing aid benefit helps take the guesswork out of the cost of a hearing aid and will go a long way to helping our members hear better, improving their overall health and well-being so they can start with healthy," said Dr. Anup Sharma MD, MBA , Medical Director, Clinical Integration for Humana

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Kaiser Permanente: Statement from Bernard J. Tyson, Chairman and CEO, on October 12, 2017 Executive Order
Kaiser Permanente believes that changes to our nation’s health care laws and regulations should increase access to high-quality, affordable care and coverage for as many people as possible. Unfortunately, today’s executive order on health care puts in motion several steps that may be counterproductive to that goal.

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L.A. Care: Los Angeles Times Features CEO’s Views on Covered California Surcharge
“We have to lay the blame for this at the foot of the Trump administration for being so irresponsible about this major portion of the law. This will not be a burden on most consumers, but it will be a higher cost to the U.S. Treasury. It all seems so ridiculous," said Mr. John Baackes , chief executive of L.A. Care

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MDwise nationally recognized for outstanding service, member satisfaction
“Our rating validates our commitment to health care quality and member satisfaction. We take pride in providing our members with quality service and care, and we work continuously to improve our members’ well-being," said Jim Parker MBA , president and CEO of MDwise

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UMA Health Fills Important Gap in Trump's Insurance Rule Cut
"Patients should be able to shop for health care just like they shop for anything else. We developed this platform to solve the biggest insurance-related health care problems I witnessed in my own practice," said Dr. Pedram Hendizadeh , founder, UMA Health

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Brian Mulvey Joins MVP Health Care Team
Mr. Brian Mulvey has joined the MVP team as director, new business sales for the Capital Region, Mid-Hudson Valley, and Vermont. In his new position he leads a team responsible for working with insurance brokers, consultants and employers to assist in the design and implementation of health insurance programs for companies with more than 100 employees.

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Optima Health President & CEO Michael Dudley to Retire December 2017
“I cannot thank Mr. Michael M. Dudley enough for the dedication, passion, enthusiasm and motivation he has given Sentara Health Plans over the past 21 years. Mike leaves a legacy to be proud of and leaves Optima Health in a strong position for new leadership to take the helm. Mr. Dennis Matheis leadership and operating expertise with health plans, his experience in multi-state integration efforts, and familiarity with a variety of health plan products make him the ideal candidate to build upon what Mike has accomplished," said Mr. Howard P. Kern

, President & CEO, Sentara

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Prestige Health Choice Appoints Dr. Sandra Schwemmer Chief Medical Officer
"We are fortunate to have Dr. Sandra Schwemmer D.O., FACOEP-D, FACEP, FAAOE, LHRM join the plan as chief medical officer. Her experience and knowledge in emergency medicine and quality health care delivery across Florida prepare her to have an immediate impact. Her experience working with Florida physicians and her commitment to serve vulnerable populations make her an ideal selection for this role," said Mr. Dwight D. Chenette , President, HCN

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UCare Board names Mark Traynor as President and CEO
“I am very pleased about this new direction for UCare . Mark Traynor is the right leader for the organization at this time. His deep knowledge of Minnesota health care and strong commitment to UCare’s mission and member focus enable him and senior management to lead the organization into an era of growth and success," said Dr. Macaran Baird M.D. , Board Chair, UCare

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Central Ohio Primary Care: Medicare Beneficiaries Can Explore Coverage Options During October 24 "Medicare Shop & Compare"
Medicare beneficiaries who want help as they navigate through the complexities of Medicare enrollment are encouraged to attend the "Medicare Shop & Compare" event, 4 to 8 p.m., October 24, 2017, at the Villa Milano, 1630 Schrock Road, Westerville.

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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 Industry Events

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
SilverScript Insurance Company, a CVS Health Company, Introduces New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Options for 2018
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
GE Healthcare Receives Carequality Certification, Advancing Data Exchange with Cloud Technology
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
Chuck Mitchell joins NextHealth Technologies as VP of Consumer Engagement
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HIP Industry Events    back to index
NovuHealth to Share How Personalized Member Communication Drives Quality Improvements at the 2017 HEDIS® & Quality Improvement Summit
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