Wednesday, May 10, 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. Nesim Bildirici
AMC Health
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Sheree Titan-Ford
AMC Health
Vice President and Head of Marketing
Mr. Todd Stein
Amendola Communications
Former Vice President
Mr. Eric Lloyd
AMERIGROUP Corporation
Former Vice President, Government Markets
Travis Froehlich
Availity, LLC
Senior Director - Brand Marketing and Corporate Communications
Mr. Mark Martin
Availity, LLC
Director - Health Plan Portfolio
Mr. F. David (David) Winter
Baylor Scott & White Healthcare | Scott & White Health Plan
Former President and Chairman, HTPN
Mr. Mark Talluto
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
Vice President - Strategy and Analytics
Ms. Marie Cocco
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
Former Media Relations Director
Jennifer Chambers MD, MBA, FACP
Capital BlueCross | Capital Blue Cross
Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Kirsten Page
Capital BlueCross | Capital Blue Cross
Former Senior Public Relations Strategist
Mr. Richard Gilbert
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Director, Center for Program Integrity
Christina Severin
Community Care Cooperative (C3)
President & CEO
Manny Lopes
Elder Service Plan of East Boston Health Center
Former CEO
Ms. Olga Gallardo
Elevance Health
Former West Region, Public Relations Director
Mr. Frank Williams
Evolent
Retired Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Scott Smith
Foodsmart
SVP - Revenue
Kevin R. Smith
Foodsmart
Vice President of Sales
Ms. Chiara Carella
Frost & Sullivan
Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
Mr. Koustav Chatterjee
Frost & Sullivan
Senior Consulting Analyst-Healthcare
Dr. Behzad Baniadam
Greater Tri Cities IPA Medical Group (GTCIPA)
General Practice Physician
Ms. Jodi Fuller
Health Dialog, part of the Rite Aid family of healthcare companies
Vice President of Product Development and Management
Peter D. Goldbach MD
Health Dialog, part of the Rite Aid family of healthcare companies
Chief Medical Officer
Ms. Julia D. Andrieni
Houston Methodist
President and CEO
Mr. Sid Hebert
Humana Inc.
Director Integrated Provider Process Solutions
Gregory A. Adams
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - No. CA
Former Group President and Regional President
Becky Campbell RN, BSN
Kaiser Permanente
Nurse Manager at Sunnyside Medical Center
Patricia (Patti) Harvey MPH
Kaiser Permanente Southern California
Regional Director, Quality and Data Management
Ms. Margaret (Peggy) E. O'Kane
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
President
Dr. Victor Villagra
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)
Chief Physician Advisor
Peter Fleischut MD
New York Presbyterian
Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer
Mr. Daniel Barchi
New York Presbyterian
Chief Information Officer
Ms. Julie Irons
RadSite
Manager of Accreditation
Eliot Siegel MD
RadSite
Chief Quality Officer
Mr. Greg Breter
Unum
Senior Vice President of Benefits
Dr. Ed Alvino
Unum
Chief Medical Officer
Robert Nielsen MD
UPMC Pinnacle
President - PinnacleHealth Medical Group
Tisch A. Scott
Wellpoint (formerly AMERIGROUP Texas)
Former President
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: My Reflections on a Career in Nursing During National Nurses Week
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who founded modern nursing during in the mid-1800s. This week holds special importance to me as I reflect on my nearly 20 years working as a nurse. It has shaped my life and career ever since.

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Amerigroup Nevada Receives Multicultural Health Care Distinction from the National Committee for Quality Assurance
“Earning Multicultural Health Care Distinction shows that an organization is making a breakthrough in providing excellent health care to diverse populations. I congratulate any organization that achieves this level of distinction. Eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in health care is essential to improving the quality of care overall," said Ms. Margaret E. O'Kane , President, NCQA

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Baylor Scott & White Health Introduces New, Modern Approach to Health Care
"Oftentimes, patients have to wait days when the need to see a physician is more immediate, but not necessarily an emergency. The unique and innovative model takes patient care to the next level – offering a modern, relaxed atmosphere with the latest technology, as well as same-day access to providers and extended hours," said Mr. F. David Winter , President and Chairman, HTPN, Scott & White

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Capital BlueCross Value-Based Partnerships Lead to Continuous Quality Improvement
" Capital BlueCross ’ value-based partnerships are improving the quality and cost of care, just as we intended. We are emphasizing the delivery of preventive services appropriate to a member’s age and health status, while intervening earlier with targeted care management resources for at-risk and chronically-ill members. With Geneia , we’ve been able to offer even more support to our ACA partners through dedicated care management resources and technology, leading to significant improvement in our HEDIS® performance and even better health care for our customers," said Dr. Jennifer Chambers MD, MBA, FACP , Capital BlueCross senior vice president and chief medical officer

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Greater Tri Cities IPA Medical Group Welcomes Independent Primary Care Physician Back to Oceanside
“I don’t think I can say enough about Dr. Behzad Baniadam . He is one of the few doctors that would even consider my wife’s case. Extremely tough and he is doing the job without question… If I was to hand out doctor-of-the-year awards, I would give him one," said Oceanside resident Richard P

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Kaiser Permanente: Celebrating Nurses, Our Trusted Caregivers
“Nurses make the medical experience a human experience. They interact with patients more than any other provider, allowing them to make the personal connection that’s so essential to compassionate care. And by drawing on the latest research and evidence-based practices, they play a vital role in improving their patients’ total health," said Ms. Patricia Harvey MPH , senior vice president, National Hospital and Health Plan Quality, and executive director, Kaiser Permanente-Care Management Institute

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Optum Honored at Frost & Sullivan's 2016 Growth, Innovation and Leadership Awards
" Optum provides superior connectivity and a HIPAA-compliant care coordination infrastructure that connects with all major care providers, regardless of their underlying technology platforms. Since its care coordination technology is cloud-based, care providers enjoy unmatched scalability and receive the benefits of periodic upgrades," said Mr. Koustav Chatterjee , Industry Analyst, Frost & Sullivan

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Unum: Disability claims data shows good news for moms and babies
“There are a few trends driving this particular experience, like fewer C-section deliveries, early detection and intervention in high-risk pregnancies, and access to more resources for new moms,” said Mr. Greg Breter , senior vice president of benefits at Unum

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Dr. Peter M. Fleischut Appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer at NewYork-Presbyterian
" Dr. Peter Fleischut MD has already led New York Presbyterian to national prominence in telemedicine and patient-focused innovation. As chief transformation officer, he will help drive integration and optimization of clinical processes across our entire enterprise," said Mr. Daniel Barchi , chief information officer at NewYork-Presbyterian

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Amerigroup Texas Receives Multicultural Health Care Distinction from the National Committee for Quality Assurance
“We are honored to receive the NCQA Multicultural Health Care Distinction, as it is a testament to our unwavering commitment to address the needs of our distinct members and providers, and validates how we are making a positive impact in the diverse communities we serve," said Tisch A. Scott , president, Wellpoint

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Blue365 Welcomes Two New Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies for 2017 After Saving Members an Estimated $56 Million in 2016
"By offering discounts on healthy products and other services through the Blue365 program, we're making it easier and more cost effective for consumers to take advantage of products that will help them maintain a healthier and happier lifestyle," said Mr. Mark Talluto , vice president of strategy, marketing and sales support for Blue Cross Blue Shield

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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 Industry Events

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
Health Dialog and National Electric Cooperative to Share Successful Strategies for 10-Year Population Health Program
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Evolent Health and Community Care Cooperative to Transform Value-Based Care in Massachusetts
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RadSite Growth Continues with Key Health Plan Recognitions
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
Evolent Health Partners with Houston Methodist to Drive Value-Based Care in Texas
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
Zipongo Hires Sales Leader Kevin Smith to Support Health Plan Adoption of the "Eating Well Made Simple" Platform
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AMC Health Names Sheree Titan-Ford Vice President of Marketing
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HIP Industry Events    back to index
Availity's Payer and Vendor Portfolio Director to Speak at WEDI 2017
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