Monday, May 8, 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
Mr. Steven Geiermann
American Dental Association (ADA)
Senior Manager of the Council On Advocacy For Access and Prevention
Mr. Scott P. Serota
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Lynda Rossi
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
EVP - Strategy, Government and Public Affairs
Ms. Lucy Ciaramitaro
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
Public Relations Associate
Mr. Steve Pollock
DentaQuest, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Mark Doherty
DentaQuest, Inc.
Executive Director of Safety Net Solutions
Mr. David (Dave) W. Anderson
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
President and CEO
Tony Farah MD
Highmark Health
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical and Clinical Transformation Officer
Mr. David Holmberg
Highmark Health
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Casillas MD
Kaiser Permanente
General Surgery
James (Jim) T. O'Connor FSA, MAAA
Milliman
Principal and Consulting Actuary
John Ehrhardt
Milliman
Retired Principal & Consulting Actuary
Jennifer H. Mieres MD , FACC, MASNC, FAHA
Northwell Health
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Mr. Joseph Moscola
Northwell Health
Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer
Mr. Michael Wright
Northwell Health
VP of Diversity and Health Equity
Katherine Hempstead Ph.D.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Team Director and Senior Program Officer
Ms. Anne Marie Aponte
Softheon Inc.
Senior Vice President of Operations (NextHealth Technology)
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP: More Seniors Opting for Medigap Plans, with an Increase in Year-Over-Year Enrollment
More seniors are choosing to enroll in Medicare Supplement Insurance plans (also known as Medigap), increasing enrollment from approximately 11 million beneficiaries to around 12 million between December 2014 and December 2015, according to a recent report from AHIP . Medigap offers low-income seniors a vital sense of financial security, health coverage reliability, choice, and protection from unforeseen medical expenses.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Providing Safety Net Clinics Grants for the 13th Consecutive Year to Help Uninsured Patients Access Health Care
“We’re proud to assist safety net clinics every year whose services and staff are invaluable to the communities they serve. Without them, thousands of people would potentially go without receiving the medical care they need," said Ms. Lynda Rossi , executive vice president of Strategy, Government and Public Affairs at Blue Cross

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Kaiser Permanente: Community Access Day Provides Free Surgeries to Underserved West L.A. Residents
“I am grateful for the opportunity to provide surgeries and procedures to people in our community with so much need and limited access to health care. This program has a very powerful impact on these patients’ lives, and perfectly complements our mission at Kaiser Permanente ," said Dr. Robert Casillas MD , general surgery, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles

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BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York Employees "Pay It Forward," Donating $70,000 To 28 Local Charities
“Investing in initiatives that enhance the health of the people who live here is at the core of who we are as a community-based health plan. Our employees embrace our values by paying it forward through thousands of dollars and hundreds of volunteer hours each year," said Mr. David W. Anderson , President and CEO, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York

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DentaQuest Institute Leader Honored for Outstanding Commitment, Service
“We are proud to have the caliber of dedication that Mr. Mark Doherty embodies as an organization leader. His efforts across his long career not only impact oral health for those most in need, but also inspire younger staff to commit to this type of service," said Mr. Steve Pollock , CEO of DentaQuest

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Tony Farah, MD, Named Executive Vice President, Chief Medical and Clinical Transformation Officer for Highmark Health
" Dr. Tony Farah MD is a highly respected physician-leader who is passionate about changing the way health care is delivered, and he is the right person to take Highmark Health and to the next level when it comes to transforming clinical care to achieve the best patient experience and best outcomes at an affordable cost," said Highmark Health President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. David Holmberg

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement Regarding House Passage Of The American Health Care Act
"We recognize the steps the House bill takes toward stabilizing the individual market in 2018 and 2019. It also is critical to fund cost-sharing reductions during this time to avoid disruption in the marketplace and to ensure those with low and moderate incomes get the care they need," said Mr. Scott P. Serota , president and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield

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NAVIGATION - Other Sections in Today's HCBD-Who'sIT! Daily:
 
HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions
HIP Wonk Watch

HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
Anne Marie Aponte joins NextHealth Technologies as SVP of Operations
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
Milliman | RWJF: Results from the Actuarial Challenge - The Individual Health Market
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Northwell Health Ranked No. 3 Health System in Latest Diversity List
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