Wednesday, June 7, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Alicia Caramencio
AHIP
Former Deputy Director, Communications
Lisa Chernikoff
Amendola Communications
Former Account Director
Mr. Robert Elfinger
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
Former Senior Manager of Media Relations
Dana Gelb Safran ScD
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA)
Former SVP - Performance Measurement and Improvement
Ms. Cle Jackson
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
Senior Community Liaison in West Michigan
Mr. Mark B. Ganz
Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Carol Kruse
Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.
Chief Marketing Officer
Martha Doyle
Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.
Director of Product Management
Devin Carty MBA
Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA)
CEO at Martin Ventures and Former Wellvana CEO
William Mills M.D.
Chronic Care Management, Inc.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Cara Kirtley
Chronic Care Management, Inc.
Office Administrator
Jean Drouin
Clarify Health Solutions, Inc.
Senior Advisor, Co-Founder and Former CEO
John Merenich MD
Clarify Health Solutions, Inc.
Strategic Advisor
Ms. Stephanie Kowalski
Elevance Health
Chief Marketing Officer (Applied Pathways)
Steve Lefar
Elevance Health
Former Chief Executive Officer (Applied Pathways)
Barbara Berger MSN, RN
FirstCare Health Plans - SHA, LLC (dba FirstCare)
Vice President of Care Management Services
Dr. Adolfo Valadez
FirstCare Health Plans - SHA, LLC (dba FirstCare)
Chief Medical Officer
Mr. Gene L. Dodaro
GAO - US General Accountabilty Office
Acting Comptroller General and Head
Kimberly (Kim) Ingram
HealthEdge Software, Inc.
Former Senior Vice President - Clinical Solutions (Click4Care)
Mr. Harry Merkin
HealthEdge Software, Inc.
Former Vice President of Product Marketing
Mr. Mitch Martin
Intellisoft Group
President
Mr. David Green
Jarrard Phillips Cate & Hancock Inc.
Principal
Ms. Julie Miller-Phipps
Kaiser Permanente
Former Senior Vice President and Executive Director
Mr. Maria Aguirre
Kaiser Permanente
Director - Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center
Ms. Nilo Mehrabian
Optum Health Plan Advisory Services (formerly Change Healthcare)
VP Product Management
Mr. Stuart Hanson
Optum Health Plan Advisory Services (formerly Change Healthcare)
Former Senior Vice President and General Manager
Venu Prabaker MD
San Diego Independent ACO
Chief Executive
Hal Andrews
Trilliant Health
Chief Executive Officer
Sanjula Jain
Trilliant Health
Chief Research Officer
Jared McKee
Trilliant Health
SVP - GM Payer Solutions
Peter Trask
Trilliant Health
Director - Health System Solutions
Peter (Pete) Masanotti
Zyter|TruCare
Former Chief Executive Officer
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP's Top Blog Posts from July 2017
From Amazon-like innovation in health care, to major trends in employee benefits, to the broken prescription drug market, July was a busy month for the health care industry. Let’s look back at some of July’s greatest hits.

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Don’t Miss Cambia Experts at AHIP Institute
Next week at AHIP Institute 2017, there will be a gathering of executives and staff sharing insights on the state of the state in health care in America. Cambia has been asked to participate at the conference to speak to how we’re creating an internal culture focused on serving people within our own walls, and how we’re executing on our promise to Cambia’s regional health plan customers to make the health care experience easier.

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Cambia Health Solutions: Mark Ganz Advice to Health Care - Leave Your Campsite Better than You Found It
“Our company grew out of the timber industry, which was very dangerous, and the idea of workers pooling their money together to help each other in case of injury or illness. They didn’t even have a name for it at the time. One-hundred years later, what Cambia is doing is based on the spirit of what they did. We’re applying this idea of innovating to something entirely new," said Mr. Mark B. Ganz , President and CEO of Cambia

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BCBSNE: Decision to Exit ACA-Compliant Individual Market in 2018
BCBSNE announced today the company’s difficult decision to discontinue the two remaining Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant individual health plans we offer on the private market, effective January 1, 2018. This decision will affect ACA-compliant Bronze and Catastrophic individual plans.

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BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York: Statement on 2018 Individual Premium Rate Requests
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York requested premium rates for individuals – which affect just over one percent of our 800,000 members – in 2018 that directly reflect the cost of providing health care coverage in New York State. These are driven by restrictive marketplace and regulatory dynamics.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Sixth Annual "Let’s Talk Health Week" Highlights Health Disparities and Prevention
“Let’s Talk Health Week allows us to better connect with Grand Rapids’ diverse population and encourage healthy lifestyle changes that result in happier lives. Together, with the NAACP Branch of Greater Grand Rapids and many other local, dedicated organizations, we’re working towards a shared vision of community health," said Ms. Cle Jackson , senior community liaison for Blue Cross

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Kaiser Permanente Celebrates 50 Years in Watts
“We are proud to be contributing to the personal growth and development of children, adults and families in Watts through our accessible community service programs. Ultimately our job is to listen to people, understand their needs and support them on their journey toward success," said Mr. Maria Aguirre , director, Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Executive Appointed to Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)
"It is an honor to be chosen for this important post. I'm excited to serve, particularly at this pivotal time in our country's history with respect to Medicare payment reform. I look forward to working with my fellow commissioners to consider how Medicare can apply innovative payment and measurement methodologies that can significantly improve quality, outcomes, and affordability for Medicare beneficiaries nationwide," said Dr. Dana Gelb Safran ScD , Chief Performance Measurement and Improvement Officerm, BCBSMA

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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
Applied Pathways Announces Launch of Patient Self-Triage Solution
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Casenet Clients and Employees Donate Gift Bags to the Children at CHA Cambridge Hospital
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
Change Healthcare to Showcase New Solutions at AHIP Institute & Expo 2017 That Are Enabling Value-Based Payment Models
Payers will learn how to streamline prior authorization to speed appropriate care in “Reinventing Utilization Management: Faster, Smarter, and Automated.” Presented by Ms. Nilo Mehrabian , Vice President, Product Management for Optum , this session will be held on Wednesday, June 7th, from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. at AHIP Institute 2017
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HealthEdge to Lead Customer Panel on Innovative Care Coordination at AHIP Institute & Expo 2017
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IntelliSoft Group Introduces New Hybrid Product that Combines Software and CVO Services at AHIP Institute & Expo 2017
Intellisoft Group , a leading provider of healthcare credentialing, provider enrollment and contract management software products as well as credentials verification organization (CVO) services, will introduce its latest product offering, IntelliSolution, at AHIP Institute & Expo 2017 in Austin, TX.
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Aegis and Clariture Merge to Form Trilliant Health, United by a Mission to Make Hospitals Stronger
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Scripps Mercy Physician Partners Selects Chronic Care Management, LLC as Its Chronic Care Management Provider
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
Clarify Health Welcomes Strategic Advisor Dr. John Merenich as Industry Braces for Transition to Value-Based Care
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