Monday, April 3, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Mr. Scott P. Serota
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Robert Elfinger
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
Former Senior Manager of Media Relations
Mr. Jack Towsley
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Inc. (BCBSTX)
Former Divisional SVP - Texas Health Care Delivery
Howard Raymond Underwood MD
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Inc. (BCBSTX)
Vice President and Actuary Enterprise Clinical Analytics
Steven (Steve) H. Grandfield
BlueCross BlueShield of Nebraska (BCBSNE)
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Scott Pierce
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST)
EVP and Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Brian Lazenby
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST)
Corporate Communications Specialist
Kirsten Page
Capital BlueCross | Capital Blue Cross
Former Senior Public Relations Strategist
Mr. Gary D. St. Hilaire
Capital BlueCross | Capital Blue Cross
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Amy Williams
Centene Corporation
Former CEO - Fidelis SecureCare
Ms. Deanne Lane Edmund
Centene Corporation
VP - Media and Community Affairs
Cliff Robertson M.D.
CommonSpirit Health
Former CEO of CHI Health
Ms. Amy Williams
Complete Care Center
President and CEO
Dr. Adolfo Valadez
FirstCare Health Plans - SHA, LLC (dba FirstCare)
Chief Medical Officer
Mr. Bernard J. Tyson
Kaiser Permanente
Ms. Amy Williams
Michigan Complete Health, Inc.
President and CEO
Paul Wright M.D.
Northwell Health
Chairman of Neurology
Alan Murray
Northwell Health
Former CEO - CareConnect Insurance Company
Mr. J. Mark (Mark) McConnell
Onlife Health
President and CEO
Ms. Linda Cates
Onlife Health
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Ms. Tina Ellex
Zelis Healthcare
Former President and Chief Operating Officer (Stratose)
Mr. Matthew Mellor
Zelis Healthcare
Former Chief Executive Officer (Strenuus) (Strenuus)
Mr. Doug Klinger
Zelis Healthcare
Founding Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Heather Ingram
Zelis Healthcare
Former Director of Marketing
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee: Hosts Open House at New Johnson City Office
" BCBST is proud to be part of Johnson City, and this new facility reaffirms our long-term commitment to supporting a healthy community,” said Mr. Scott Pierce , executive vice president and chief operating officer for BlueCross

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BCBSTX: Rice U. study: Freestanding emergency departments in Texas deliver costly care, 'sticker shock'
"The rapid growth in freestanding emergency rooms has often occurred in areas where they are easily confused with urgent care centers. This is concerning because charges at freestanding emergency rooms are often more than 10 times higher than urgent care centers. In many cases, these facilities do not contract with insurers and are out-of-network for patients, making patients responsible for more of the cost," said Mr. Jack Towsley , divisional senior vice president of health care delivery, BCBSTX

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BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York: University Express Kicks Off With an Expanded Series of Free Classes for Western New York Seniors
Based on the popularity of the program, and increased attendance each year, the Erie County Department of Senior Services, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York , Excelsior Orthopaedics, and Wegmans are teaming up again to offer a broader selection of topics to encourage healthy activity and lifelong learning for seniors.

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Fidelis SecureCare to become Michigan Complete Health
"We are pleased to change our name to Michigan Complete Health . As our business continues to grow, we want to better reflect our person-centered models of care. Supporting our communities is essential to our core beliefs. Our new brand identity reflects these beliefs and supports our positioning within the Michigan market. We are committed to better health outcomes at lower costs," said Ms. Amy Williams , President and CEO of Michigan Complete Health

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FirstCare Health Plans Wins Texas Diabetes Council Award
"This recognition demonstrates our commitment to improving the health of people with diabetes in Texas. Our focus has been on improved health outcomes for our members—identifying the best ways to reach those with diabetes, or even those who could be considered pre-diabetic, and working with their doctor and our clinical team to improve their health," said Dr. Adolfo Valadez , CMO, FirstCare

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Kaiser Permanente: A Personal Tribute to Kaiser Permanente Physicians
Mr. Bernard J. Tyson : Some of you may have heard or read about my career aspiration as a child – I wanted to be a doctor. Following my recent heart episode, I found myself reflecting on this and the Permanente Federation physicians of Kaiser Permanente who cared for me – and about me.

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CHI Joins BCBSNE Medicare Advantage Network
“Expanding the network of medical providers for our Medicare Advantage plans gives Nebraska’s growing senior population more options and affordable solutions for their health care needs. That’s been our commitment all along, to improve the quality of life for retirees and enable more good years," said Steven H. Grandfield , executive vice president, BCBSNE

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Northwell Health’s Alan Murray, Paul Wright, MD, Each Receive Prestigious Scottish Variety Award
I am also extremely grateful for the professional opportunities provided to me by Northwell Health in being part of something that is changing the way people think about health insurance and health care. The accomplishments I have been able to achieve in my career, have also been in large part, thanks to my family and all those leaders who have come before me," said Alan Murray , Chairman of Neurology, Northwell Health

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Capital BlueCross Receives Prestigious Brand Excellence Award from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
“Nearly 106 million Americans trust the Blue Cross Blue Shield brand with providing reliable, high-quality health care coverage to them and their families. We are proud to recognize those BCBS companies that have exceeded member expectations and delivered exceptional service to the communities they serve," said Mr. Scott P. Serota , BCBSA president and CEO

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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

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ARC Administrators Selects Onlife Health As Wellness Solutions Partner
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
Zelis Healthcare Announces Acquisition of Strenuus
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