Monday, December 11, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
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by Company
Archelle Georgiou MD
-consulting practice-
Principal - Archelle, MD
Ms. Jill Flaxington
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)
Former Public Relations Specialist
Ms. Gail Carvelli
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)
Former Managing Director, Public Relations
Augustine (Gus) Manocchia MD
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)
Physician Advisor - Special Investigations Unit
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
Patrick Conway MD, MSc
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) | Blue Cross NC
Former President and CEO
Catherine Hamilton PhD
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT)
Vice President - Consumer Services and Strategic Planning
Ms. Lynda Rossi
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
EVP - Strategy, Government and Public Affairs
Ms. Lucy Ciaramitaro
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
Public Relations Associate
Ms. Michelle Chapman
CareSource | CareSource Management Group
Director of Communications
Ms. Patricia (Patti) Darnley
Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway Health)
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Gabriel (Gabe) L. Medley
Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway Health)
Former Vice President of Quality Improvement and Risk Adjustment
Stephen (Steve) Klasko MD, MBA
Jefferson Health System | Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Former President and CEO of Jefferson Health System
Susan Mullaney
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.
Former President - Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
Stephen Tarnoff MD
Kaiser Permanente
Retired President and Executive Medical Director, Washington Permanente Medical Group
Mr. Howard Gold
Northwell Health
Executive Vice President of Managed Care And Business Development
 
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HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: Great Ideas From Our Consumer Experience & Digital Health Forum
Health care thinkers, doers, and disruptors gathered in Nashville this week for AHIP ’s Consumer Experience & Digital Health Forum. From building trust in the industry, to using apps for mental health treatment and opioid overdoses, to changing employee health culture, we couldn’t wait to share some of our key takeaways.

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Blue Cross NC and Mission Health Reach Agreement to Bring the Health System Back Into Blue Cross NC's Network
“We are firmly committed to ensuring that our customers have access to high-quality, more affordable health care. We are glad that Mission Health has partnered with us to achieve this goal," said Dr. Patrick Conway MD, MSc , President and CEO of Blue Cross NC

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Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Vermont (BCBSVT) Reminds Vermonters Of Its High-Ranking Medicare Part D Drug Plan
“We’re honored to have been named one of the best Medicare plans for 2018. In addition to our achievement of being the only five-star individual prescription drug plan in Vermont, we believe this acknowledgement from the U.S. News & World Report further highlights the excellent coverage, access and overall experience that our plans offer,” said Dr. Catherine Hamilton PhD , vice president of consumer services and planning, BCBSVT

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CareSource: Marketplace Open Enrollment Ends on December 15
As a mission-based health plan, CareSource is committed to offering Ohioans access to quality, affordable health care coverage. In 2018, CareSource will offer health care coverage in 60 Ohio counties to consumers who shop for plans on the Marketplace.

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Northwell Health, Cigna approve new agreement
" Northwell Health puts its patients first to ensure that all patients receive the medical care they need. We regret any confusion or inconvenience caused by," said Mr. Howard Gold , executive vice president, and chief managed care officer

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Colorado Community Health Alliance named Medicaid Regional Accountable Entity in 8 counties
" CCHA s excited to contribute to Colorado's evolving ACC program. Integrating physical and behavioral health will allow CCHA to break down the typically siloed nature of health care to improve access to quality care, enhance the member experience and positively impact the total cost of care," said Cary Breese , chairman of the CCHA board

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Kaiser Permanente Washington Leads State in Medical Group Quality and Efficiency of Care
" Kaiser Permanente once again has demonstrated that our national model of medical excellence provides safe and high quality care to our members. The Washington Health Alliance ratings are a testament to the efforts of our incredible physicians and care teams who deliver coordinated, connected care every day in service to our patients’ total health," said Dr. Stephen Tarnoff MD , president and chief medical executive, Washington Permanente Medical Group

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BCBSM: More Than 45 Michigan Clinics Receive Grants to Help Uninsured Patients Access Health Care
“These clinics provide valuable health care services in their communities, and we are proud to support them and expand access to quality care for individuals in need. This 13-year effort continues to improve health care stability and is now expected to reach more than 74,000 patients," said Ms. Lynda Rossi , executive vice president of Strategy, Government and Public Affairs at Blue Cross

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Pledges $20,000 to Support State’s First Youth-Focused Substance Use Disorder Recovery Community Center
" BCBSRI is encouraged by The Providence Center’s focus on this particularly vulnerable population. By better supporting adolescents in recovery, we can make a measurable difference in Rhode Island’s overall substance use disorder rates and create healthier communities," said Dr. Augustine Manocchia MD , BCBSRI chief medical officer

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NOLABA Launches Health Innovators Challenge Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Ochsner Health System Seek Solutions to Improve Diabetes Care
“Our mission at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is ‘to improve the health and lives of Louisianians,’ and in keeping with that, we are proud to partner with Ochsner and the New Orleans Business Alliance to be part of the NOLA Health Innovators Challenge. We are excited about the potential for digital health solutions that will engage and empower patients while leading to more effective information sharing among payers and providers," said Dr. Vindell Washington MD , chief medical officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

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Gateway Health Vice President Gabriel Medley Recognized with Men of Excellence Honor
“This is a tremendous honor for Gabriel L. Medley and we are extremely proud and happy that other organizations recognize his worthy qualities. His leadership is exemplary of the way he contributes to not only Highmark Wholecare , but also in his role as a leader in the community. This recognition is well deserved," said Ms. Patricia Darnley , president and CEO of Gateway Health

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