Friday, February 17, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Ms. Marilyn Tavenner
AHIP
Retired President and CEO
Ms. Kristine Grow
AHIP
Former Senior Vice President, Communications
Leon D. Lamoreaux MBA
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Wisconsin
President of the Medicaid Health Plan
Jonathan Bush
athenahealth, Inc.
Former Chairman and CEO
Dana Quattrochi
athenahealth, Inc.
Former Director of Investor Relations
Jennifer Lail MD, FAAP
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Assistant Vice President of Chronic Care Systems and Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Brian Wheeler
Community First Health Plans (CFHP)
Vice President of Operations
Troyen (Troy) A. Brennan MD, MPH
CVS Health
Former EVP and Chief Medical Officer
Eileen Howard Boone
CVS Health
Former Senior Vice President Corporate Communications & Community Relations
Ms. Carolyn Castel
CVS Health
Former VP, Corporate Communications
Mr. James Freeman
Elevance Health
Director of Communications
Mr. Chad L. Wilkins
HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank, N.A.
President
Mark Mathis
Humana Health Care Plans (Illinois)
Corporate Communications Director
Yogi Hernandez Suarez M.D.
Humana Inc.
Vice President and Chief Medical Officer-Integrated Care Delivery Organization
Keith Dunleavy MD
Inovalon, Inc.
President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board
Mr. Fred Buonocore
The Equity Group Inc.
Investor Relations Counsel
Marc Willard
Transcend Insights
Former President
Mr. Martin Wygod
WebMD Health Corp.
Chairman and acting-CEO
Mr. Adam C. Thackery
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Former Chief Financial Officer (Universal American Corp.)
Ms. Nancy Narraway
ZeOmega, Inc.
Former Vice President of Marketing
Christopher Mathews MD
ZeOmega, Inc.
Former Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP: Health Savings Accounts Continue to Grow in Popularity
“HSAs give consumers more options and control over their health care – and that will help bring down costs. HSAs give consumers the power to choose and the power to shop. With an HSA, consumers can look for the most cost-effective services and products that meet their individual needs. Not only do consumers save money, they can use these tax-free dollars to pay for them," said Ms. Marilyn Tavenner , President and CEO of AHIP

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AHIP Blog: HSAs Give Consumers Greater Control, Greater Savings
Health care costs – particularly out of control prescription drugs costs – continue to hurt too many families. To bring down costs, consumers need more choice and more control over their care and coverage – and that’s why Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are such an important tool. Today, more than 20 million consumers are using HSAs, according to new research from AHIP .

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Anthem BlueCross and BlueShield in Wisconsin Expands its BadgerCare Plus and Medicaid Services to 24 Additional Wisconsin Counties
“One of our top priorities at Anthem is to ensure our members have access to high-quality health care service. We’re thrilled to be expanding our services into these 24 additional counties, and we look forward to continuing our work with the State of Wisconsin to make a positive impact in the health and lives of area residents," said Mr. Leon D. Lamoreaux MBA , plan president, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Wisconsin

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Study from Humana: Aging Americans Snubbed in Best Picture Films
“In our survey, we showed that aging Americans who report feeling more valued in society tend to have more healthy days. At Humana , we believe aging with optimism contributes to health, and that’s why we’re committed to reversing societal perceptions and promoting aging with optimism," said Dr. Yogi Hernandez Suarez M.D. , vice president and chief medical officer of care delivery at Humana

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HSA Bank Expands U.S. Based 24/7 Phone Support and Live Online Chat
" HSA Bank is constantly looking for ways to enhance the experience of our customers. The response on these new service options has been overwhelmingly positive. Our members depend on us to help them make the most of their health accounts. With our extended hours and online chat, our members can now interact with us when and where they want. We are also pleased to support this enhancement with 50 new employees to our call centers in Milwaukee and Sheboygan, Wisconsin," said Mr. Chad L. Wilkins , executive vice president, Webster Bank, and head of HSA Bank

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Universal American Stockholders Approve Pending Merger with WellCare
announced that during a special stockholder meeting held earlier today, its stockholders voted to approve the adoption of the previously announced merger agreement, dated as of November 17, 2016, providing for the acquisition of Universal American by WellCare

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

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
athenahealth’s Health Plan Data Exchange Service Enables Data Exchange Between Providers and Health Plans
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Transcend Insights and athenahealth Announce Interoperability Partnership
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CVS Health Research Institute Study Confirms that the Company's Tobacco Removal Decision Reduced Cigarette Purchases Nationwide
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New Medicaid Health Care CMS Guidance on the Horizon for Health Plans ~ NovuHealth
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The Joint Commission: Quality Initiative Significantly Improves Outcomes for Children with Chronic Conditions
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Community First Health Plans Selects Jiva™ from ZeOmega to Support Significant Business Growth
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MDLIVE Becomes First Telemedicine Company to Offer Virtual Psychiatric Services in all 50 States
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WebMD Announces Exploration Of Strategic Alternatives
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