Thursday, August 3, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Ben Jenkins
AHIP
Former Vice President of Communications
Alicia Caramencio
AHIP
Former Deputy Director, Communications
John D. Bennett Jr. MD, FACC
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
President and CEO
Ms. Ali Skinner
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Vice President, Communications and External Affairs
Courtney Nogas
CIGNA HealthCare | The Cigna Group
Former Regional Public Relations
Mr. Scott Evelyn
CIGNA HealthCare of Florida
President and General Manager for Tri-State Area
Kenneth (Ken) P. Yale DDS JD
Delta Dental of California and Affiliates
Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer
Mr. Steven Brady
DentaQuest, Inc.
RVP - Client Engagement
Mr. Steve Pollock
DentaQuest, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Kristin Laroche
DentaQuest, Inc.
Former Government Relations Associate
Charles (Charlie) J. Fazio MD
HealthPartners, Inc.
Health Plan Medical Director
Ms. Mary Ann Barnes
Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) | Henry J. Kaiser Foundation
Former Senior Vice President and Executive Director
Laura Lott
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Hawaii
Director - Community and Public Relations
Mr. Daniel Shaw
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. David J. McIntyre Jr.
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Matthew Mellor
Zelis Healthcare
Former Chief Executive Officer (Strenuus) (Strenuus)
Ms. Tina Ellex
Zelis Healthcare
Former President and Chief Operating Officer (Stratose)
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: Video - The Role of Value-Based Care
What does successful value-based care look like? It’s not doctors rushing through as many as 30 patients a day, says Dr. Charles J. Fazio MD , Senior Vice President and Medical Director of HealthPartners

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CDPHP Ranks Highest in J.D. Power Member Satisfaction Study
“At CDPHP , member satisfaction is true obsession. Each and every day, our employees have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of some 400,000 people. What an honor! I am extraordinarily proud of the work we do, and I am humbled by this wonderful recognition," said Dr. John D. Bennett Jr. MD, FACC , president and CEO, CDPHP

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Cigna Recognizes City of Naples for Commitment to Employee Health and Wellness
"The City of Naples is playing a critically important role for health and wellness at a time when chronic disease is rising and employers are faced with a variety of health care challenges. Their workplace programs are improving health and wellness one employee at a time by increasing wellness and productivity and reducing costs. We're honored to be the City of Naples health benefits partner and look forward to continuing our work together to help build healthier communities in the region," said Mr. Scott Evelyn , market president for South Florida/Caribbean,

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DentaQuest Celebrates Three years of Success with TennCare
“We are committed to providing greater access to services for children in the Medicaid program, and our results over three years have proven we’ve been able to more than exceed even our own expectations. In addition, we’ve conducted more than 233 outreach events to help families understand the importance of preventive care and where to get much-needed dental services, a critical aspect of improving oral health in this state," said Mr. Steven Brady , Tennessee project director for DentaQuest

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TriWest Healthcare Alliance Announces 1 Millionth Veteran to be Appointed in August for Community Care Through Its Health Care Provider Network
"With the creation of the Choice Program, Congress and VA have seen to it that Veterans are able to receive needed care within 30 days or closer to home when they live more than 40 miles from a VA facility. That commitment was reinforced this week in Congress's action to add more than $2.1 billion to this program to meet the demand, as well as providing VA with necessary funds for facility leases and staffing so VA can enhance access to care in its own environment," said Mr. David J. McIntyre Jr. , president and CEO of TriWest Healthcare Alliance

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Delta Dental awards $10,000 to Texas Mission of Mercy event
"Texas Mission of Mercy events provide important oral health care to many in need who would otherwise go without due to financial barriers. We are delighted to contribute toward such a worthy cause, which helps so many people," said Dr. Kenneth P. Yale DDS JD , senior vice president and chief clinical officer for Delta Dental

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Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Names New Chief Financial Officer
" Mr. Daniel Shaw has served the Hawaii Region well in an interim capacity over the past few months. His expertise and proven leadership in the health care sector, including 16 years with Kaiser Permanente , are an asset as we continue to grow and develop new opportunities to support affordable, high-quality health care in Hawaii," said Ms. Mary Ann Barnes , president of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals Hawaii Region

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AHIP: Medical Professionals, Health Plans, and Business Leaders Issue Statement Regarding Cost Sharing Reduction Payments for Health Care Consumers
“Cost-sharing reductions are used to help those who need it most—low- and moderate-income consumers. These funds, which are built into their benefits, reduce their out-of-pocket costs such as copayments and deductibles when they receive care. Without these funds, consumers’ access to care is jeopardized, their premiums will increase dramatically, and they will be left with even fewer coverage options."

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Solutions News and Announcements

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Strenuus, Now Zelis Network Analytics, Selected as a 2017 Inc. Best Workplaces Honoree
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