Thursday, February 2, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Tom Kornfield
AHIP
Former Vice President, Public Programs Policy
Greg Berger
AHIP
Former Vice President - Medicare Policy
Ms. Deanne Lane Edmund
Centene Corporation
VP - Media and Community Affairs
Ms. Kathy Bradley-Wells
Centene Foundation
Retired President
Mr. Doug Abercrombie
Combined Insurance, a Chubb company
Senior Vice President, Eastern National Sales Manager
Ms. Ann Boson
Delta Dental of Wisconsin
Charitable Fund Director
Mr. Billy Maynard
Health Net Federal Services, Inc.
President
Mr. Sam Zamarripa
Intent Solutions
President
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. Marc Brown
Kaiser Permanente
Former Media Relations Manger
Mr. Bernard J. Tyson
Kaiser Permanente
Yuliya Kutuzava
KNB Communications/PR
Senior Associate
Ms. Theresa Greco
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Former Senior Vice President of Solution Strategy
Jacob Levenson
MAP Health Management, LLC
Chief Executive Officer
Jared Smith
MAP Health Management, LLC
Former Senior Vice President of Marketing
Mr. Kirk Kaminsky
McKesson Specialty Health | US Oncology
President - U.S. Pharmaceutical (USP)
Mr. Lou Gianquinto
Missouri Care, An Anthem Inc. Company
Former President
Michael Thompson FSA, MAAA
National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
Retired President and CEO
Mary Giliberti
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Former Chief Executive Officer
Daniel (Dan) Leonard
National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC)
Former President
Andrea Hofelich MBA
National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC)
Former VP of Communications
Mr. Michael (Mike) J. Sullivan
OneDigital Health and Benefits
Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Kevin Barrett
Optum Health Plan Advisory Services (formerly Change Healthcare)
Former President & Chief Executive Officer (Altegra Health)
Hetal Bhatia
Optum Health Plan Advisory Services (formerly Change Healthcare)
Director, Content & Product Marketing
Michael Meshad M.D.
Southern Cancer Center
President and Founder
Karissa Price-Rico PhD
Tivity Health, Inc.
Former President
Mr. Danny Maxson
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Manager of Advocacy and Community-Based Programs
Marq Caughell
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Former Senior Writer, Executive & Corporate Communications
Vincent Michael Ancona
Wellpoint (formerly AMERIGROUP Maryland)
Former President
Mr. James Freeman
Wellpoint (formerly AMERIGROUP Maryland)
Former Media Contact
Ms. Nancy Narraway
ZeOmega, Inc.
Former Vice President of Marketing
Ms. Nandini Rangaswamy
ZeOmega, Inc.
Co-Founder and Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: Studies - Quiet Changes to How Data Is Analyzed Leads to Medicare Advantage Payment Cuts
As it sets payment rates for MA plans each year, the CMS determines how much it will pay toward each plan through a process called “risk adjustment.” The sicker the patient population within a plan, the higher the payment that plan receives from CMS. In this way, the federal government helps protect patients who need care the most.

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Kaiser Permanente, a National Leader in Integrated Health Care and Coverage, Completes Acquisition of Group Health Cooperative in Washington State
“Since our inception 71 years ago, we have continued to deliver high-quality, affordable and accessible coverage and care to more people and communities in ways that align with our mission. Kaiser Permanente and Kaiser Permanente Washington have had a working relationship stretching back nearly 20 years, and this collaboration has resulted in high-quality care outcomes and medical excellence. We are honored to build upon the legacy of health care leadership in Washington state," said Mr. Bernard J. Tyson , chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente

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Combined Insurance Encourages Consumers to Evaluate Heart Disease Risks During February's Heart Health Month
“Heart Health Month provides us all the opportunity to reflect on our lifestyles as it relates to heart health. It is also an opportunity to review finances and determine whether or not you are adequately prepared for the financial impact a heart attack could have on you and your family," said Mr. Doug Abercrombie , Chief Agency Officer at Combined

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Motivated by Results, Delta Dental of Wisconsin Continues to Invest in Children’s Oral Health
“According to the latest study by DHS , less than 18 percent of the third graders screened in Wisconsin need treatment, far better than the national average. This remarkable trend illustrates the significant impact that school-based sealant programs can have on oral health. These positive results will be felt for decades to come and is why Delta Dental will continue our commitment to co-fund the Seal-A-Smile program," said Ms. Ann Boson , Director, Charitable Fund & Community Relations at Delta Dental of Wisconsin

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Anthem Foundation Provides Funding to Help More Than 10,000 Marylanders in 2016
“We are incredibly proud of the work being done by the Elevance Health Foundation to help inspire children, adolescents and adults about living a healthier and happier lifestyle. At Wellpoint , we understand the importance of cancer prevention, prenatal care and an active lifestyle and we look forward to continuing our partnerships with organizations that work tirelessly to advance these, and other, healthy behaviors," said Vincent Michael Ancona , president of Amerigroup Maryland

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Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare Awards $150,000 to Fund NAMI Homefront Program for Veterans and Military Families
"Supporting our veterans, active duty military and the families caring for them is a high priority for us. The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare is proud to partner with NAMI in this important initiative," said Ms. Kathy Bradley-Wells , President of the Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare

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WellCare: Missouri Care Provides Micro-Grants to Community-Based Organizations that Support Missouri Social Services
"The micro-grant program allows us to build partnerships with organizations that are working to make a difference in the Missouri communities we serve. is proud to be a part of an effort that helps these organizations to grow and expand services designed to give people an opportunity for a better, healthier life," said Mr. Lou Gianquinto , state president, Missouri Care

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OneDigital Health and Benefits Acquires the Gary G. Oetgen Agency
“Gary and team represent our first investment into the Savannah community and a solid foundation from which we intend to build. More investment in terms of financial and human capital will follow quickly in 2017 so that Gary is in a position to build an expanded competitive advantage for our clients throughout the region," said Mr. Michael J. Sullivan , chief growth officer of OneDigital

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NAVIGATION - Other Sections in Today's HCBD-Who'sIT! Daily:
 
HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements
HIP Wonk Watch

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Launches an Offering to Help Life Sciences Organizations Understand and Navigate Complex IDNs
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McKesson Specialty Health: Southern Cancer Center Joins The US Oncology Network
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MAP Announces Partnership with Intent Solutions to Assess Medication Compliance in Patients with Addiction
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National Pharmaceutical Council Comments on Revised ICER Value Assessment Framework
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
Gallup and Healthways Release 2016 State Well-Being Rankings
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ZeOmega's Jiva 6.1 Achieves ONC Health IT 2014 Edition Modular EHR Certification from ICSA Labs
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Altegra Health, a Change Healthcare Company, Awarded NCQA Software Certification for 2017 HEDIS Reporting Season
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