Executive
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by Company
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Ben Jenkins
AHIP
Former Vice President of Communications
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Ms. Marilyn Tavenner
AHIP
Retired President and CEO
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Mr. Devin Shirley
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield (ABCBS)
Chief Information Security Officer
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Mr. Robert Elfinger
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
Former Senior Manager of Media Relations
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Ms. Jody Voss
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
Vice President, Business Development
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Ms. Sue Sgroi
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA)
Senior Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness and Chief Human Resources Officer
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Esteban Lopez MD, MBA
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Inc. (BCBSTX)
Former Regional President
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Dan McCoy MD
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Inc. (BCBSTX)
Former President
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Ms. Kendra Witt-Doyle
Blue Cross of Idaho
Executive Director of Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation
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Ms. Denise McKenna
Blue Shield of California
Vice President of Claims
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Shayna Schulz
Blue Shield of California
Former SVP of Enterprise Transformation
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Mr. Don Edwards
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
AVP for Medicare Advantage services
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Ms. Cynthia Brinkley
Centene Corporation
President and Chief Operating Officer
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Mr. Mark Brooks
Centene Corporation
Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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Mr. Kevin J. Counihan
Centene Corporation
Senior Vice President of Products
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Marcela Manjarrez
Centene Corporation
Former Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
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Mr. Edmund (Ed) E. Kroll
Centene Corporation
Retired SVP, Finance and Investor Relations
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Mr. Jesse N. Hunter
Centene Corporation
Executive Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions and Chief Strategy Officer
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Mr. Michael F. Neidorff
Centene Corporation
Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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Mr. Nicholas (Nick) L. Brecker
Elevance Health
Specialty Market president for California Local Group, National Accounts, Consumer Business and UniC
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Jeff Blunt
Elevance Health
Director of Public Relations
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Ms. Brooke Padilla
Elevance Health
Public Relations Director
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Mr. Morgan Kendrick
Elevance Health
President of the National Accounts Business Segment
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Mr. Gregory Poulakos
Elevance Health
President
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Ms. Agata Porter
Finn Partners
Associate Vice President
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Adam Pellegrini
Fitbit
Former General Manager - Fitbit Health Solutions
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Ms. Victoria Hartwigsen
HealthEquity, Inc.
Former Media Contact (SelectAccount) (Further)
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Mr. Robert (Bob) A. Marino
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Richard Shinto MD, MBA
InnovaCare Health
President and CEO
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Mr. Bernard J. Tyson
Kaiser Permanente
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Ms. Abbey Bernardi
LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.
Director of Market Planning
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Ms. Evelyn F. Ireland
National Association of Dental Plans (NADP)
Retired Executive Director
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Ms. Margaret (Peggy) E. O'Kane
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
President
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Mr. Rusty Frantz
NextGen Healthcare
Former Chief Executive Officer
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Mr. Cal Slemp
Protiviti
Managing Director, Security Program and Strategy Services
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Mr. Hector De La Torre
Transamerica Occidental Life Insurance Company
Executive Director of TCHS
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Mark Traynor
UCare
Former President and CEO
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Mr. Guy Ringle
WPS Health Solutions - Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation
Former SVP - Chief Information Officer
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Ms. Heather Ingram
Zelis Healthcare
Former Director of Marketing
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Mr. Doug Klinger
Zelis Healthcare
Founding Chief Executive Officer
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Ms. Nancy Narraway
ZeOmega, Inc.
Former Vice President of Marketing
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Mr. Sathya (Sam) Rangaswamy
ZeOmega, Inc.
Founder and CEO
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News Headlines
| AHIP Blog: 5 Ways to Take Your Career to The Next Level |
Successful health care professionals have something in common. They’re constantly learning and proving their value. Show your management that you’re ready to take the next step.
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| Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio: New Anthem Program Focuses on Growing Intermittent Workforce |
“This in turn creates a new employment ecosystem where independent workers need access to quality, payroll-deducted group benefits and plan sponsors need a comprehensive, benefits rewards program designed specifically for their on-demand workforce that complements their full-time benefits strategies," said Mr. Morgan Kendrick , president of Elevance Health s national accounts business segment
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| UCare’s Medicare plan tops national rankings |
“Our UCare team strives to meet and exceed stringent NCQA requirements promising our members high-quality and high-value health care. We are proud to sustain these outstanding performance levels for four consecutive years," said Mark Traynor , President and CEO, UCare
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| Blue Cross of Idaho and Its Employees Team Up to Give Back Through Employee Community Giving Fund |
" Blue Cross of Idaho employees have been incredibly generous, and this new fund will help ensure their generosity has the greatest possible impact. Our hope is that these funds serve as a catalyst for piloting and expanding innovative solutions to the complex health challenges facing Idaho," said Ms. Kendra Witt-Doyle , Executive Director of Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health
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| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Earns Perfect Score for 2018 Corporate Equality Index |
"We are honored to receive this distinction from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for the third year in a row. Our efforts to create a workplace where all our associates feel valued is a top priority. Fostering a culture that embraces the diversity of people, thoughts and ideas makes our company even stronger," said Ms. Sue Sgroi , Senior Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness and Chief Human Resources Officer at BCBSMA
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| BCBSMN | SelectAccount: Proposed Legislation To Increase HSA Contribution Limits |
Senators Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Kevin Brady (R-Texas) introduced legislation to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA, also known as Obamacare) insurance subsidies through 2019. The legislation also proposes increasing the maximum health savings account (HSA) contribution limits to the plan deductible or out of pocket limit.
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| WPS Health Solutions: Purple Heart recipients saluted Monday for Operation Fan Mail |
The Green Bay Packers and WPS Health Solutions paid special tribute to seven combat-disabled and wounded veterans and Purple Heart recipients during Monday’s Packers-Lions game for Operation Fan Mail.
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| Anthem Names Greg Poulakos President of Anthem Life & Disability Business |
" Mr. Gregory Poulakos is a widely respected leader with deep experience in the group benefits insurance market and a track record of success throughout his career. We are confident that Greg brings the right set of skills to drive strong performance and deliver an outstanding customer value," said Mr. Nicholas L. Brecker , President, Anthem’s Specialty Business
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| Devin Shirley promoted to chief information security officer for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield |
Mr. Devin Shirley has been promoted to chief information security officer for ABCBS . Shirley joined Arkansas Blue Cross in January 2016 as manager for the Business Solutions Center and in October 2016 became director of Information Security.
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| Blue Shield of California Announces Denise McKenna as Vice President of Claims |
" Ms. Denise McKenna has a passion for developing people and demonstrates the leadership qualities we look for at Blue Shield of California . Her track record of building high-performing teams and improving claims organizations will help Blue Shield deliver the high-quality, consistent experience our customers deserve," said Shayna Schulz , vice president of Customer Experience Operations and Shared Services
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| Centene Corporation Announces Organizational Enhancements and Several Key Leadership Appointments |
"I am pleased to make this announcement today. These well-deserved appointments are a testament to the strong caliber of our team and reflect our commitment to building strong leaders from within our organization. Over the past two years, Centene has more than doubled its market capitalization following landmark transactions and growth initiatives. This enhanced leadership structure is an appropriate step as we continue to grow Centene and achieve even higher levels of performance in driving value for members, partners and shareholders," said Mr. Michael F. Neidorff , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Centene
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| Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Announces the Retirement of Chairman, President, and CEO Robert A. Marino; Kevin P. Conlin, National Leader in Delivery Reform, Will Head 85 Year Old Company |
“For 85 years, Horizon BCBSNJ ’s mission has been to provide affordable, high quality health insurance to as many people as possible and it has been a privilege to lead the amazing team of dedicated, caring employees who make that mission their personal responsibility every day," said Mr. Robert A. Marino , President and CEO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
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| InnovaCare CEO Elected to AHIP Board of Directors |
“Given the constant state of change in healthcare today, this is a particularly important time for organizations like to bring together diverse perspectives to create a 360-degree view of the world in which we all operate. I look forward to working with my fellow board members to further define and advance the priorities that will help the nation’s health plans build a smarter and more efficient healthcare system," said Dr. Richard Shinto MD, MBA , Chief Executive Officer, InnovaCare
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| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Awards Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® Grants To Help Combat Chronic Kidney Disease and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
“Our new community investment strategy requires collaborations with organizations that have proven results reaching the populations that we want to impact with our new initiative. Our claims data, relative to CKD and COPD, informs us that we have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of thousands of Texans. We are honored to partner with these outstanding organizations on this important initiative," said Dr. Dan McCoy MD , president, BCBSTX
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| S.C. BlueCross Medicare Advantage Plans Offering Fitbit Devices at No Cost to Members |
“Our Medicare Advantage members are hikers, runners and cyclists. They are not resting in retirement. By providing our members with a Fitbit device, we are empowering them to live a healthy, more active life and also challenge their friends and family in a fun way to increase activity. It is exciting helping this group reach their wellness goals one step, stretch or spin at a time," said Mr. Don Edwards , Medicare AVP, BlueCross
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| Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies Partner with Onduo on Three State Pilot Programs to Address Diabetes |
" Blue Cross Blue Shield companies have a long history of bringing locally tailored, innovative programs to the communities we serve. We are pleased to be able to continue this tradition by partnering with Onduo on a new diabetes management program that will help eligible members better manage their type 2 diabetes," said Ms. Jody Voss , vice president of development, innovation and the group purchasing organization for BCBSA
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HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements
Solutions News and Announcements
HIP Wonk Watch
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| LexisNexis Health Care Ranks the Top Providers of Home Health and Hospice Care |
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| NextGen Healthcare Releases Significant Product Enhancements to its EHR-agnostic Mobile Suite, Including Support for Inpatient Workflows and ICD-10 Coding |
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| ZeOmega: Large Health Plan Upgrades to Jiva 6.1 to Facilitate Higher Care Quality and Lower Costs |
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| Companies Plan to Change Third-Party Vendors that Pose Highest Risks, According to Protiviti and Shared Assessments Survey |
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| Zelis Healthcare Named #1 on 2017 NJBIZ Fast 50 List |
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| NADP Analysis Shows Adults with Medicaid Preventive Dental Benefits Have Lower Medical Costs for Chronic Conditions |
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| Transamerica: Highest Rate of Employers Offering Healthcare Benefits Since 2013 Despite Concerns About Looming Changes in the U.S. Healthcare System |
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