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| Matt Eyles Named President and CEO of America’s Health Insurance Plans |
“We will continue to focus on solutions that deliver more affordable choices and higher quality for every American. It’s also an honor to have worked with and learned from Ms. Marilyn Tavenner . For more than 40 years, she has driven important changes that have directly improved the lives of patients, consumers, and hardworking taxpayers," said Matthew Eyles , newly appointed President and CEO, AHIP
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| AmeriHealth Caritas: 130/80 Is the New 140/90 |
“When people understand the underlying causes of heart disease such as high blood pressure, cholesterol and smoking, they can be more active participants in their own heart health. The new blood pressure guidelines mean it is more important than ever to get your blood pressure checked and speak to your doctor about the results," said Dr. Andrea Gelzer MD, MS, FACP , chief medical officer of AmeriHealth Caritas
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| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana: Quality Blue Program Continues Getting Better Health Results |
“It’s no longer enough to just pay for and provide clinical services as they are needed. Payers and providers need to be looking at patients’ overall health status and their long-term outcomes. We should focus on how to connect them to the services they need to be at maximum health," said Dr. Vindell Washington MD , chief medical officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
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| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Reports Strong Performance in 2017 Across Membership, Investment Earnings, Operating Margin and Capital Position |
“Achieving membership gains speaks to the efforts we’ve made as a company to improve our customers’ experience and provide health insurance products that improve our members’ lives," said Mr. Daniel J. Loepp , president and CEO, Blue Cross
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| Cambia Health Solutions: Employee Impact - Shaping the Future of Young Entrepreneurs |
This post is part of a series that highlights Cambia’s innovative Executive Board Placement program. The program is run by the Corporate Social Responsibility team and the goal is to place senior-level employees at Cambia with nonprofit organizations to serve on their boards. Cambia was founded on the principle of “neighbor helping neighbor” and this program promotes employee volunteerism and helps build healthier communities.
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| Great Care the Easy Way: Kaiser Permanente’s Medicare Website Honored |
“Making it easy for consumers to learn about their Medicare coverage options is crucial when one considers that approximately 10,000 baby boomers across the nation become eligible for Medicare each day,” said Ms. Agnes Strandberg , senior vice president, Kaiser Permanente Medicare program
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| SelectAccount Named Silver Winner in 2018 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service |
“We’re very proud of the hard work and empathy our customer service reps bring to the health care financing landscape each day. They really are everyday heroes to our customers, and I’m thrilled they are being recognized with this prestigious award," said Mr. Matthew Marek , CEO,
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| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Chief Medical Officer Honored with Top 25 Minority Executives in Healthcare Recognition from Modern Healthcare |
“These leaders have produced incredible results by elevating the quality of patient care at their organizations while supporting and advancing their peers to boost diversity in the C-suite. As Modern Healthcare ’s first Latina editor, I take special pride in this program and look forward to seeing the Top 25 and the 10 to Watch honorees grow in their roles and their influence," said Ms. Aurora Aguilar , Editor, Modern Healthcare
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| BCBSRI: Today's Healthcare Costs - The impact of consumer-driven health plans and HSAs on healthcare affordability |
Rhode Islanders feel the burden of healthcare costs most acutely through rising premiums. When those monthly premiums are significantly higher than the national average ($452 in R.I. vs. $386 national) it's important to understand what contributes to our state's outlier status and what can be done to make healthcare costs more predictable, not only for members, but also for the businesses that offer health insurance benefits to their employees.
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| BCBSRI: Missed well-child visits a surprising culprit for inadequate childhood vaccination rates |
A recently released Health of America Report, sponsored by the Blue Cross Blue Shield , in partnership with HealthCore and Blue Health Intelligence, demonstrates that early childhood vaccination rates are on the rise nationwide. What it also shows, however, is that there is still room for improvement.
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| BCBSND Caring Foundation holding screening of ‘The Opioid Epidemic: Seeking Solutions in North Dakota' at Valley City High School |
The BCBSND Caring Foundation is holding a special screening of "The Opioid Epidemic: Seeking Solutions in North Dakota" at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 5, in the Hi-Liner Activity Center Lobby at Valley City High School.
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| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Named a "Healthiest Employer" Honoree |
" Blue KC is committed to improving the health of our members and we know that starts within our own workforce. The health and wellness of our employees is a priority and that's why we invest in a workplace culture that promotes a balanced, active lifestyle. We're honored to be recognized by the Kansas City Business Journal," said Ms. Danette Wilson , President and CEO at Blue KC
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| Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Establishes the Blue Cross Blue Shield Institute to Reduce the “ZIP Code Effect” on Health |
“For some of our members, it can be difficult to get to a physician’s office for treatment, to the pharmacy for much needed medication, to the grocery store for nutritious food or to a safe place to exercise. We want to help lift these burdens for more Americans," said Mr. Scott P. Serota , president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield
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| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Announces Telehealth Partnership with St. Dominic Hospital |
“This partnership is another example of our efforts to remove barriers to care for Mississippi patients by facilitating continuity of care from Blue Primary Care Network Providers to coordinated specialty care without having to travel long distances. St. Dominic's Hospital ’s approach is unique in that they provide telehealth services in addition to, and not in place of, in-person patient visits," said Dr. Thomas Fenter MD , chief medical officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
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| Barry Volin Named Executive Vice President of Medicare and Operations for Health Partners Plans |
“Our partnership has been so productive that it made sense for him to join our staff in a more permanent role. Barry Volin will be crucial in the successful planning and implementation of meaningful service improvements for our Medicare members and to our overall operations," said Mr. William S. George Sr. , President and CEO, Health Partners Plans
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| Dr. Charles Tuchinda Named Hearst Health Executive Vice President |
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| MCG Health: UnityPoint Accountable Care Receives 2017 Doyle Award for Creating Integrated Post-Acute Care Network |
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