Tuesday, April 18, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Ms. Laura Hennen
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Former Public Relations Principal
Mr. Michael J. Guyette
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Joseph (Joe) Butera
Capital BlueCross | Capital Blue Cross
Former Public Relations Manager
Mr. David Skerpon
Capital BlueCross | Capital Blue Cross
Vice President - Corporate Communications and Advertising
Mr. Brad Smith
Carelon | Aspire Health
Former Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Bill Brown
Entrada
Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Victoria Hartwigsen
HealthEquity, Inc.
Former Media Contact (SelectAccount) (Further)
Mr. Andy Jacobson
HealthFitness, a Trustmark company
Former Director - Strategic Communications
Mark Dogadalski
HealthFitness, a Trustmark company
Former Chief Operations Officer
Mr. Paul Lotharius
HealthFitness, a Trustmark company
President and CEO
Ms. Barbara Gray
Highmark Inc.
Vice President
Mr. Robert (Bob) A. Marino
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Colleen Flanagan Johnson
Magellan Health
Vice President, External Communications
Mr. Jim Schowalter
Minnesota Council of Health Plans (MCHP)
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Eileen Smith
Minnesota Council of Health Plans (MCHP)
Former Director of Communications & PR
Mr. Rusty Frantz
NextGen Healthcare
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Amie Goldman
TMG Health, A Cognizant Company
Former President (TMG Health)
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Announces New "Future Of Health Care" Initiative
Blue Cross is the leading health plan in Minnesota. We can’t wait for someone else to step up. We need to lead – and that’s what our Future of Health Care initiative is about. We’re going to innovate to make the health care market more stable and sustainable for everyone, and this is how we are moving forward," said Mr. Michael J. Guyette , president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

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Capital BlueCross Employees Wear Orange to Raise Awareness of Distracted Driving Dangers
“When you get behind the wheel, putting away your cell phone should be as routine as putting on your seatbelt. Focusing on the road and eliminating distractions makes us all safer. We are proud to join Owen’s Foundation in reminding people to slow down, be alert and save a life," said Mr. David Skerpon , Senior Vice President, Consumer Strategies and Community Impact, Capital BlueCross

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Delta Dental Plans Association: U.S. Parents Report Highest Spike in Well-Being
While most American adults report an increase in their well-being this year compared to last, it's the nation's parents who are reporting the highest gains. Twenty-four percent of U.S. parents rate their overall well-being as excellent in 2017, compared to 14 percent in 2015, per a recent Delta Dental Plans Association survey. And, if people are taking care of their oral health, chances are their outlook on wellbeing is even better.

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Highmark adds its voice to the conversation taking place during national healthcare decisions week, April 16 through April 22
"Making sure you and your loved ones have a plan that is based on your own personal goals and priorities is critically important. Aspire is proud to be partnered with Highmark to provide its members who are facing a serious illness and their families with an extra layer of support. Often individuals have fear about the future, how they'll cope with uncontrolled symptoms, and confusion around the number of complex medical decisions that may need to be made. Helping facilitate conversations around these topics is part of what we do, and everyone regardless of health status can benefit from thinking through these important issues ahead of time," said Mr. Brad Smith , co-founder and CEO of Carelon

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Horizon’s 2017 Open Enrollment Results Demonstrate Increased Demand for High Quality, Affordable Policies
“The cost of care drives the cost of insurance and Horizon is committed to collaborating with doctors, hospitals and other health care providers that share our goals of improving quality outcomes, reducing costs, and delivering a better patient experience. Unfortunately, not everyone shares those goals and I am hopeful that Trenton will help by tackling surprise medical billing and out-of-network price gouging and dealing with this billion dollar problem once and for all," said Mr. Robert A. Marino , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon BCBSNJ

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Minnesota Council of Health Plans: State's insurance premium subsidy program a reality
“In just a few months, the legislation has gone from idea to reality. Local insurers have done the programming and changed the bills so the state’s premium assistance goes to help Minnesotans," said Mr. Jim Schowalter , president of the MCHP

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SelectAccount: Debunking HSA myths - The truth behind health savings accounts - Part 2
We’re continuing our journey through the top 15 myths surrounding health savings accounts (HSAs). This time we’ll dive deeper into HSA misconceptions. Are they really just for the wealthy? Can someone else contribute to your HSA? What about keeping those pesky receipts? It’s time to get answers to these questions and more. In Part three, we’ll focus on HSAs and retirement.

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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
HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
TMG by Magellan Health to Expand Statewide in Wisconsin
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
NextGen Healthcare Completes Acquisition of Entrada, Inc.
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
Mark Dogadalski Joins HealthFitness as Chief Operations Officer
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