Friday, October 20, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Mr. Robert (Bob) Dial
ACA Marketplace Enrollment Solutions (ACAMES)
Chief Compliance Officer
Richard A. Bankowitz MD, MBA, FACP
AHIP
Former Executive Vice President for Clinical Affairs
Mr. J. Brian (Brian) Ternan
Anthem Blue Cross in California
Former President of Commercial Business
Mr. Hieu Nguyen
Elevance Health
Public Relations Director
Mr. Morgan Kendrick
Elevance Health
President of the National Accounts Business Segment
Ms. Alison Flood
Havas Formula
Former Senior Account Supervisor
Ms. Jennifer Rosenberg
Howell Communications
Account Manager
Mr. Jeremy Miller
HSAstore
CEO and Founder
Dr. Don Mordecai
Kaiser Permanente
National Leader for Mental and Behavioral Health
Mr. John Baackes
L.A. Care Health Plan | LA Care Health Plan
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Vincent (Vin) Capozzi
Mass General Brigham Health Plan (formerly AllWays Health Partners)
Senior Vice President of Sales
Katie Catlender
Mass General Brigham Health Plan (formerly AllWays Health Partners)
Former Chief Commercial Officer (Neighborhood Health Plan)
Mr. Craig Ritter
Ritter Insurance Marketing
President
Mr. Chris Wing
SCAN Health Plan | HealthRight Group
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Marc Reynolds
Scripps Health
President
Marq Caughell
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Former Senior Writer, Executive & Corporate Communications
Mr. David (Dave) Reynolds
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Former North Division Senior Vice President
Arie Van Den Akker
ZeOmega, Inc.
Senior Vice President of Business Development
Ms. Nancy Narraway
ZeOmega, Inc.
Former Vice President of Marketing
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP: Health Plans Launch New STOP Initiative to Help Battle Opioid Crisis in America
"Too many Americans are suffering from this epidemic, and too many families have lost loved ones because of it. That’s why health plans are doing everything in their power to attack this issue head on. The STOP Initiative is another way our health plans are coming together to improve patient care and reduce the risk of opioid abuse," said Dr. Richard A. Bankowitz MD, MBA, FACP , Chief Medical Officer of AHIP

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Anthem Blue Cross in California to Launch Integrated Digital Benefits and Health Engagement Platform
“Rather than contending with a myriad of one-off digital offerings that address only small portions of their health benefits and healthcare or fitness data, Engage brings together an individual’s health and benefits into one location, empowering employees with information and support for better health and better health care decisions," said Mr. J. Brian Ternan , president of commercial business at Anthem

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Offering Medicare Supplement Plan G to Eligible Individuals in New Hampshire
Anthem will be offering Medicare Supplement Plan G starting January 1, 2018. This announcement adds to the existing Medicare Supplement options Anthem offers individuals in the state, which include Plans A, F, and N. These plans will be available to seniors 65 years of age and older as well as others eligible for Medicare.

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Kaiser Permanente Sparks Conversations on Mental Health Through StoryCorps Partnership
“Stigma breeds silence and prevents people from getting support. We want to end the silence. Our hope is that hearing these stories of people who have successfully managed their mental health issues will help people feel encouraged to talk to a friend or loved one and seek help," said Dr. Don Mordecai , the Kaiser Permanente national leader on mental health and wellness

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L.A. Care Covered Premiums Among the Most Affordable in Los Angeles County
Covered California’s final rates for 2018 show that L.A. Care ’s premiums are the most affordable across Los Angeles County in the Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers. The rates were released on October 11.

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Neighborhood Health Plan Adds to Growing Network of Providers: New PPO Further Expands Flexibility and Out-of-Network Provider Options
“There is good reason Mass General Brigham Health Plan is among the fastest growing commercial insurance companies in the state. We listen to employers and i ndividual customers alike who want high - quality and convenient coverage that’s customized to meet their particular needs . NHP has responded by constantly recruiting new, local providers to our already robust network of world - class doctors and top hospitals," said Katie Catlender , NHP’s Chief Commercial Officer

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Scripps Congratulates SCAN Health Plan on Medicare 4.5-Star Rating
“We commend SCAN Health Plan | HealthRight Group on its 4.5-star CMS rating. This is the third time in five years SCAN has earned this rating and reflects their dedication to superior quality care and exemplary member service. That dedication is why SCAN is the only Medicare Advantage plan that bears the Scripps name. For a decade, our two organizations have joined forces to meet the healthcare needs of seniors in San Diego, and we look forward to doing so for many years to come," said Mr. Marc Reynolds , president, Scripps Health

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POLITICO Features L.A. Care CEO's Views on Executive Order
“What it adds up to me is a gross dereliction of duty. The Affordable Care Act is still the law of the land and the cost-reduction subsidies are part of that … Even if there’s a lawsuit about it, it should still be honored until the last appeal is exhausted. I thought they took oaths to uphold the law of the land. They’re just flaunting it now," said Mr. John Baackes , CEO of L.A. Care said of the decision

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado to Launch Integrated Digital Benefits and Health Engagement Platform
“Rather than contending with a myriad of one-off digital offerings that address only small portions of their health benefits and healthcare or fitness data, Engage brings together an individual’s health and benefits into one location, empowering employees with information and support for better health and better health care decisions," said Mr. Morgan Kendrick , president of Elevance Health ’s national accounts business segment

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WellCare: Harmony Health Plan Selected to Participate in the Statewide Illinois Managed Care Medicaid Program
" WellCare of Missouri is proud to have served Illinois families and individuals for 20 years in partnership with the state. This has provided us with an in-depth knowledge of Illinois that will allow us to continue to affect the lives of the people we serve through improved health outcomes and ensure people have the right care at the right time," said Mr. David Reynolds , acting president of Harmony and the north division senior vice president of WellCare

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ACA Marketplace Enrollment Solutions Provides Consumers Tips On Important Changes Regarding The Affordable Care Act
“This year the OEP has been shortened to just 45 days. The OEP period has been cut in half from 12 weeks down to six weeks, and will run from November 1 to December 15, 2017. With the federal funding being reduced for advertising, consumers may not be as readily aware of the condensed time period they have to get enrolled for coverage," said Mr. Robert Dial , Chief Compliance Officer, ACAMES

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Solutions News and Announcements

Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
ZeOmega Débuts Its Consultant Certification Program to Support Timely Jiva Implementations and High-impact Configurations
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Ritter's Medicareful Platform Expands Online Medicare Enrollment for 2018
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FSAstore.com/HSAstore.com Partners with Alegeus to Simplify Healthcare and Improve Health Spending for People with Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
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