Wednesday, May 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. Christopher (Chris) Regal
AHIP
Senior Health Research Associate, Clinical Affairs and Strategic Planning
Dr. Patrick Perri
Allegheny Health Network (AHN)
Medical Director
Dr. Richard Wender
American Cancer Society
Former Chief Cancer Control Officer
Kristen Davis
Amgen, Inc.
Former Director, R&D Communications
Joshua (Josh) J. Ofman MD, MSHS
Amgen, Inc.
Former SVP of Global Coverage & Reimbursement
Ms. Kristen Neese
Amgen, Inc.
Director Corporate Affairs
Robert (Bob) Henkel FACHE
Ascension Health
Retired President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Chris Anderson
Baptist Health System, Inc.
President and CEO
Mr. Jason Little
Baptist Memorial Health Care
President and CEO
Mr. Shawn A. Jenkins
Benefitfocus, a Voya Financial business
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Steve Shivinsky
Blue Shield of California
Former Vice President - Corporate Communications
Mr. Joe Mello
Davita HealthCare Partners
COO
David Tauchen
DaVita Inc.
Former Corporate Communications
Ms. Sande Drew
eHealth, Inc.
Former Senior Media Consultant
Mr. Nathan (Nate) Purpura
eHealth, Inc.
Former Senior Public Relations Manager
Mr. Scott Flanders
eHealth, Inc.
Retired Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Ian Kalin
eHealth, Inc.
Chief Data Officer
Mark Caron CHCIO, FACHE
Geneia, a Capital Blue Cross company
Retired Chief Executive Officer
Michael Sherman MD, MBA, MS
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Former Chief Medical Officer
H. Bard Coats MD
Intermountain Healthcare Nevada (formerly Healthcare Partners Nevada)
Retired Market President, HealthCare Partners Nevada
Mr. Marc Brown
Kaiser Permanente
Former Media Relations Manger
Mr. Tom Croyle
Lehigh Valley Business Coalition on Health Care
President
Mr. Martin (Marty) S. Rash
LifePoint Health | LifePoint Hospitals
Chief Executive Officer and President (RCCH HealthCare Partners)
Mr. Joseph W. White
Molina Healthcare, Inc.
Retired Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Dale B. Wolf
Molina Healthcare, Inc.
Chairman of the Board
John C. Molina JD
Molina Healthcare, Inc.
Former Board Director and CFO
J. Mario (Mario) Molina MD
Molina Healthcare, Inc.
Former Board Director and CEO
Ms. Margaret (Peggy) E. O'Kane
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
President
Patrick (Pat) Leonard
Optum Health Plan Advisory Services (formerly Change Healthcare)
Former EVP & President, Technology-Enabled Services
Mr. Kevin M. McFatridge
PCVS | Professional Credentials Verification Services, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Todd Musselman
Protiviti
Managing Director
Mr. Kurt Underwood
Protiviti
Managing Director
Mr. John Kaiser
Saltzer Medical Group
President
Ms. Meghan Gavigan
Sard Verbinnen & Co
Account Manager
Mr. Mark Taylor
St. Joseph Medical Center (SMJC)
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Jeremy Eaves
Sutter Health
CEO
Mr. Bruce Monson
Sutter Health Plus
Vice President of Human Resources
Richard S. Isaacs MD, FACS
The Permanente Federation | The Permanente Medical Group
Former Executive Director and CEO
Dr. K. Warren Volker
WellHealth Quality Care
Former Chairman and CEO
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: How Health Plans are Helping Consumers with Asthma
May is Asthma Awareness Month, and AHIP has a longstanding collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to raise awareness about innovative ways to control asthma. AHIP member health plans are engaging consumers, providers, and community-based partners to improve asthma care, including incorporating home-based interventions into comprehensive programs.

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Statement on the American Health Care Act from Paul Markovich, President and CEO, Blue Shield of California
As we consider the renewed effort to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it is important to acknowledge both its successes and its flaws. The ACA took important steps toward improving our nation’s health care system, providing financial support for those who most need help, requiring health insurers to take all paying customers irrespective of their health status, and ensuring that health plans offer real coverage.

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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation Grant Puts Lifesaving Overdose-Reversal Drug in Hands of Law Enforcement
This week, the Tennessee Highway Patrol and 15 other law enforcement agencies across the state received supplies of a lifesaving medicine that could help reduce the number of deaths from opioid overdoses. The supplies were made possible through a $250,000 grant from the BCBST Health Foundation.

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Highmark Health: Allegheny Health Network Medical Respite Program Provides Safe Haven, Healing Environment for Discharged Patients Who Lack Stable Housing
“The transition home after a hospital stay can be challenging for any patient who requires additional support during recovery from an illness. But for patients who are homeless or in an unstable living arrangement, leaving the hospital is an even more daunting and potentially dangerous prospect," said Dr. Patrick Perri , Medical Director of the Medical Respite Program

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Baptist Memorial and Mississippi Baptist Merge
"This merger will have a significant impact on health care and our communities. By combining our resources, we can invest more heavily in our team members, facilities and equipment, which will result in greater access to new technologies, best practices and medical specialists. Ultimately, this merger is about elevating and expanding the care we provide to our communities in Mississippi and beyond," said Mr. Jason Little , president and CEO of Baptist Memorial Health Care

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St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Completes Partnership With RCCH HealthCare Partners
"Our leadership team is confident that this is a great opportunity for St. John Medical Center , our staff and our community. Partnering with will make us a stronger organization, giving us new opportunities for growth," said Mr. Mark Taylor , interim Chief Executive Officer of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

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Anthem Foundation, American Cancer Society Reach Underserved Communities Through the Power of Partnership
"Solving the problem starts with recognizing and embracing the challenge. We must engage with members of minority groups to create a culture of health within communities. When it comes to health, ZIP code is more important than genetic code. The only way to truly create a culture of health is through sustained, multi-sector community engagement," said Dr. Richard Wender , chief cancer control officer for the American Cancer Society

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Richard S. Isaacs, MD, to Assume Roles of Executive Director and CEO of The Permanente Medical Group and President and CEO of Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group
“As we look to the future, I am excited about the opportunity to work with our incredible physicians and staff to build on our exceptional foundation and to challenge ourselves to enhance our world-class care in a continually changing health care environment," said Dr. Richard S. Isaacs MD, FACS , executive director of Permanente Federation

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Molina Healthcare Announces Leadership Changes
“In light of the Company’s disappointing financial performance, the Board has determined to change leadership in order to drive profitability through operational improvements. These changes represent targeted and deliberate actions to enhance the Company’s focus and improve its competitive position within the healthcare industry," said Mr. Dale B. Wolf , Chairman, Molina Healthcare

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Sutter Physician Services Announces New CEO Jeremy Eaves
" Mr. Jeremy Eaves is an experienced leader in the health care industry, and his vision and results-oriented focus aligns well with our forward-thinking business strategies. Health care is so dynamic these days and we feel confident that Jeremy can help us innovate both strategically and culturally while maintaining financial excellence," said Mr. Bruce Monson , Chief Administrative officer at Sutter Health Plus

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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 Wonk Watch

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
Amgen And Harvard Pilgrim Agree To First Cardiovascular Outcomes-Based Refund Contract For Repatha (Evolocumab)
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Saltzer Medical Group Chooses Change Healthcare for Practice Management Services
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HealthCare Partners Nevada Completes Acquisition of WellHealth Quality Care
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
Geneia & LVBCH Empowering Employers with Analytic Insights
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Benefitfocus Data Finds Employers in Education, Manufacturing and Retail Taking on Greater Share of Premiums for High-Deductible Health Plans to Drive Adoption
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
Todd Musselman Joins Protiviti as a Managing Director in Technology Consulting Practice
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eHealth Appoints Ian Kalin as the Company’s Chief Data Officer
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
PCVS Earns Certification from NCQA
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