Wednesday, September 20, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Vicky Ducworth
Acentra Health
Former Senior Vice President of Government Operations (eQHealth Solutions)
Lori Kools
Acentra Health
Former State Director, Florida, Government Operations (eQHealth Solutions)
Jamie Carracher
AHIP
Former Vice President, Public Affairs & Digital Engagement
Rodney Wiseman DO
American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP)
Past President
Mr. Dave Anderson
Anderson Interactive Marcom
Public Relations, Social Media and Marketing Consultant
Mr. David McNichols
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio
Former President, Medicare Central Region
Andrew Dreyfus
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA)
Retired President and Chief Executive Officer
Amy McHugh
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA)
Director of Media Relations
Joseph (Joe) R. Swedish
Elevance Health
Former Chief Executive Officer (Anthem)
Peter (Pete) D. Haytaian JD
Elevance Health
EVP and President, Diversified Business and IngenioRx
Sherry McAllister MS(ed), DC, CCSP
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP)
President
Alexis Lignos
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP)
Marketing Director
Mr. Paul E. Portsmore
Healthfirst
Senior Vice President, Business Development
Mr. Vincent Ashton
HealthPass
President and CEO
Nick Roper
Kaiser Permanente
Media Relations Specialist
Mr. Roland Lyon
Kaiser Permanente of Colorado
President
Dr. Claudia Steiner
Kaiser Permanente of Colorado
Institute for Health Research Lead
Patrick (Pat) B. Cline
Lightbeam Health Solutions, LLC
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Bret Jorgensen
MDVIP
Executive Chairman
Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
Chief Medical Officer
Mike Lamb
Personify Health
Former President and Chief Executive Officer (Viverae)
Mr. Faisal Khan
Saint Louis County Department of Public Health
Director
Caela Shay
SHIFT Communications LLC
Former Account Coordinator - Healthcare Practice
Michael (Mike) Demman JD
SimplyWell
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Jeffrey (Jeff) H. Margolis
Welltok, a Virgin Pulse Company
Former CEO and Chairman
Mr. Chris Power
Welltok, a Virgin Pulse Company
Chief Financial Officer
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: The Hidden Costs of Provider Consolidation
Rising health care costs are a challenge facing consumers all over the United States. As the cost for prescription drugs, doctor’s visits and hospital stays continues to increase, it’s leading to higher health insurance premiums and huge medical bills for patients.

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Anthem to Acquire HealthSun
“We are excited about the addition of HealthSun as we believe their unique integrated delivery system will be an important asset that drives our continued success in Florida. In addition, this acquisition is consistent with our goal to build industry leading capabilities to serve this country’s most vulnerable citizens. With the addition of HealthSun, Elevance Health ’s affiliated Medicare and Medicaid plans will now serve more than 650,000 members in Florida," said Peter D. Haytaian JD , Executive Vice President, President, Government Business Division, Anthem

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri Adds Saint Louis County Health Centers to Provider Network
" Anthem is honored to have the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health as part of its network of providers. These health centers deliver an important service to the community – offering services, including preventive and primary care – to ensure proactive, patient-centered care," said Mr. David McNichols , president of Anthem’s Medicare central region

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Kaiser Permanente Colorado’s Institute for Health Research Celebrates 25 Years
“We’re excited about this significant 25-year milestone. Whether it’s mental health for women postpartum, childhood vaccination rates, or increasing the walkability of our local neighborhoods, our studies help improve health care for our patients and our communities. We’re immensely proud of all of our investigators and their teams. We look forward to continuing to shape the future of health care through our research here in Colorado," said Mr. Roland Lyon , president, Kaiser Permanente

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Releases Statement On Proposed Graham-Cassidy Health Care Legislation
"As the Senate continues its efforts on health care reform, we have serious concerns about the proposed Graham-Cassidy legislation, which calls for significant cuts to Medicaid and contains provisions that would allow states to remove protections for those with pre-existing conditions," said Andrew Dreyfus , President & CEO of BCBSMA

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Healthfirst and HealthPass New York Offer More Comprehensive Health Insurance Options for Small Businesses
"We are very pleased to be partnering with Healthfirst as they provide another quality insurance option in the NY marketplace and on our private exchange. Their plans and network greatly strengthen our ability to meet the wide variety of needs of our members," said Mr. Vincent Ashton , President & CEO of HealthPass

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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

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F4CP Highlights Suffering of Addicted Babies, Cites Value of Chiropractic Care during Pregnancy to Address Spine Pain, and Supports Universal Drug Screening of Pregnant Women
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
Lightbeam Health Solutions and the ACOFP Announce Partnership for Population Health
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Wellness Provider Viverae Expands Reach with Acquisition of SimplyWell
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
Welltok Appoints Seasoned CFO to Take Company Through Next Growth Phase
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eQHealth Solutions Names New State Director, Florida, Government Operations
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
WEDI Issues White Paper Addressing Barriers Impacting Industry Adoption of ERA and EFT Transactions
The WEDI , the nation’s leading nonprofit authority on the use of health IT to create efficiencies in healthcare information exchange and a trusted advisor to the HHS , today announced the release of their latest industry white paper, entitled Barriers to Adoption of the ERA and EFT Transactions.
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MDVIP: Strained Healthcare System Hurts Doctors and Affects Patient Care
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