Tuesday, October 17, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Ms. Sarah McLeod
Activate Health
Partner
Tom Kornfield
AHIP
Former Vice President, Public Programs Policy
Greg Berger
AHIP
Former Vice President - Medicare Policy
Richard A. Bankowitz MD, MBA, FACP
AHIP
Former Executive Vice President for Clinical Affairs
Mr. Kenneth (Ken) E. Kobylowski
AmeriHealth
SVP of Provider Contracting and Network Operations
Jill Roman
AmeriHealth
Former Public Relations Manager
Josh Martin
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Former President - Medicare West Region
Mr. David McNichols
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio
Former President, Medicare Central Region
Mr. John J. Donahue
axialHealthcare | Axial Healthcare
Executive Chairman
Ms. Isabelle McLaughlin
axialHealthcare | Axial Healthcare
Mary Danielson APR
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST)
Former Director of Corporate Communications
Mr. G. Henry (Henry) Smith
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST)
Senior Vice President and Chief-of-staff of the Commercial Operations
Troyen (Troy) A. Brennan MD, MPH
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Former President and CEO - Physician's Organization
Mr. Edmund (Ed) E. Kroll
Centene Corporation
Retired SVP, Finance and Investor Relations
Ms. Deanne Lane Edmund
Centene Corporation
VP - Media and Community Affairs
Mr. M. Shawn (Shawn) Morris
Cigna Government Business
Former President, Development and Innovation
Mr. Stephen Farrell
Convey Health Solutions Holdings, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Lisha Desantis
Convey Health Solutions Holdings, Inc.
Manager, Business Development
Mr. Stephen J. Gold
CVS Health
Former Chief Information Officer
Ms. Christine Cramer
CVS Health
Director Corporate Communications
Troyen (Troy) A. Brennan MD, MPH
CVS Health
Former EVP and Chief Medical Officer
Mr. Hieu Nguyen
Elevance Health
Public Relations Director
Mr. Alan Hutchison
Epic Systems Corporation
Vice President of Population Health
John Gorman
GHG Advisors (formerly Gorman Health Group)
Founder and Former Chairman
Bryce A. Williams JD
Healthmine
CEO and President
Mr. Alexander (Alex) Soria
HM Insurance Group
President (RBS Re)
Peter Goldstein
illumifin
illumifin Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Matt Capell
illumifin
Senior Vice President of Provider Solutions
Mr. Marc Brown
Kaiser Permanente
Former Media Relations Manger
Mr. Loel Solomon
Kaiser Permanente
Vice President - Community Health For Community Benefit
Jamie Schlottman
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
CEO
Mr. John Doll
RWJBarnabas Health
Vice President - Financial
Tomas Orozco
Simply Healthcare Plans
Former President, Medicare
Mr. Chris Coffey
Sunflower Health Plan
Former President and CEO
Mr. Nathan Landsbaum
Sunshine Health
Chief Executive Officer
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
New AHIP Guide Shows Health Plans’ Impact in Every State
“More people than ever have health care coverage today. But, for plans, their commitments are about so much more. They’re deeply dedicated to improving people’s health and wellness, protecting the financial security of their community, and investing in their employees," said Dr. Richard A. Bankowitz MD, MBA, FACP , Chief Medical Officer for AHIP

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AHIP Blog: Medicare Advantage & Part D in 2018 - More Affordability, More Choices
The annual open enrollment period for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans begins on Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7. It gives Medicare beneficiaries the time and opportunity to make informed choices about what works best for them.

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AmeriHealth Advantage Expands into Six Northern New Jersey Counties with the Addition of RWJBarnabas to tier 1
" RWJBarnabas Health is pleased to join tier 1 in AmeriHealth Caritas Advantage, providing its members with increased opportunities to receive outstanding care at our leading medical centers and wide range of ancillary facilities. Our 9,000 physicians and 33,000 employees are committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients and we look forward to offering the finest care to all AmeriHealth members," said Mr. John Doll , chief financial officer, RWJBarnabas Health

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Anthem Blue Cross’ Medicare Advantage HMO Plans in California Receive 4.5-Star Rating from CMS
“We are grateful for our network of providers who collaborate with us to ensure that we’re delivering the quality and performance members expect from their health plan. We will continue to work with our members to ensure we are providing them with the benefits they want, in order to meet their health care and lifestyle needs," said Josh Martin , president of Elevance Health ’s Medicare West region

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Medicare Advantage PPO Plan in Missouri Receives 4.5-Star Rating from CMS
“We are grateful for our network of providers who collaborate with us to ensure that we’re delivering the quality and performance members expect from their health plan. We will continue to partner with our members to ensure we are providing them with the benefits they want, in order to meet their health care and lifestyle needs," said Mr. David McNichols , president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio

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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Earns J.D. Power Award
“We take customer satisfaction very seriously. Our employees are passionate about service, and they are empowered to address concerns and put our members at ease," said Mr. G. Henry Smith , senior vice president of operations and chief marketing officer for BCBST

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Cigna-HealthSpring’s Medicare Advantage Plans for 2018 Emphasize Affordable, Stable Premiums and Coordinated Care by Local Physicians
“We’ve worked hard to ensure our Medicare customers continue to have access to quality care from local doctors and pharmacies at an affordable price, including many of the additional benefits that have made Medicare Advantage plans so popular,” said Mr. M. Shawn Morris , who leads Cigna Government Business

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Kaiser Permanente Selects LAEP to Provide Mental Health and Wellness Support in Schools
"The health of school teachers and staff are of the utmost importance to our communities, and we at Kaiser Permanente recognize that supporting their mental health and wellness benefits them, the students they work with, and our communities as a whole. This unique partnership with LAEP is an exciting and innovative way to foster support for our communities' teachers, staff and students," said Mr. Loel Solomon , vice president of Community Health, Kaiser Permanente

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Introducing Allwell From Home State Health
"The addition of Allwell fits well with Home State Health 's product portfolio and will help further our mission to improve the health of our community, one individual at a time," said Mr. Nathan Landsbaum , President and CEO of Home State Health

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Allwell From Louisiana Healthcare Connections Available For 2018 Medicare Enrollment Period
"Our benefit package and network options offer a competitive alternative to existing products in the market and aligns with our purpose of transforming the health of the community one person at a time. We are excited to partner with a robust network of quality healthcare providers in bringing this opportunity to Louisiana residents," said Jamie Schlottman , president and CEO of Louisiana Healthcare Connections

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Allwell From Sunflower Health Plan Available For 2018 Medicare Enrollment Period
"Our benefit package and network options offer a competitive alternative to existing products in the market and aligns with our purpose of transforming the health of the community one person at a time. This expansion allows us to further our commitment to improve access to quality healthcare in Kansas," said Mr. Chris Coffey , president and CEO, Sunflower

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Simply Healthcare Plans’ Medicare Advantage Plans in Florida Receive 4-Star Rating from CMS
“We are grateful for our network of providers who collaborate with us to ensure that we’re delivering the quality and performance members expect from their health plan. We will continue to partner with our members to ensure we are providing them with the benefits they want, in order to meet their health care and lifestyle needs," said Tomas Orozco , president of 's east region

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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 Wonk Watch

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
CVS Health and Epic Announce Initiative to Help Lower Drug Costs for Patients by Providing Prescribers with Expanded Visibility to Lower Cost Alternatives
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Amid national epidemic, axialHealthcare unveils solutions to combat opioid use disorder
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
Convey Health Solutions Acquires Gorman Health Group
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
Matt Capell named Senior Vice President of Provider Solutions at LTCG
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
HealthMine Survey: Just 7% of Medicare Plan Members Connected to Plan on Social Media, versus 37% of Those 64-Years' Old and Under
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