Friday, August 18, 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
Brandon Glenn
Amendola Communications
Account Director
Mr. David McNichols
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio
Former President, Medicare Central Region
Ms. Jill Flaxington
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)
Former Public Relations Specialist
Ms. Gail Carvelli
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)
Former Managing Director, Public Relations
John Maginnis
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Former Vice President - Strategic Communications
Audrey J. Harvey
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
Foundation Executive Director and CEO
Lucy Ciaramitaro
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
Former Public Relations Associate
Ms. Christine Lynch
Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.
Former Head of Executive Communications
Ms. Carol Kruse
Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.
Chief Marketing Officer
Ms. Amy Sheyer
Carelon Behavioral Health
Former Assistant Vice President - External Relations
Dr. Harold (Hal) A. Levine
Carelon Behavioral Health
Chief Medical Officer (ValueOptions)
Mr. Kevin Hourican
CVS Health
President of CVS Pharmacy
Mr. Khaled Ghaly
Delta Dental Insurance Company
Vice President of Enterprise Operations Claims
Jeff Blunt
Elevance Health
Director of Public Relations
Michele Norton MS, RN
EXL Health
Former Senior Vice President, Marketing
Mr. Siva Namasivayam
EXL Health
Former Chief Executive Officer
Mark Caron CHCIO, FACHE
Geneia, a Capital Blue Cross company
Retired Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Craig Ford
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
SVP, Pharmacy And Government
Mr. Kedrick D. Adkins
Mayo Clinic
Chief Financial Officer
John Naylor
Medica Health Plans
President and CEO
Mr. Donato Tramuto
Tivity Health, Inc.
Former Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Kylanne Green
URAC
Retired President and CEO
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: Video - Empowering Patients with Mobile Technology
The health care system can be a complicated place for patients. Mobile technology tools can help. For example, with the Regence BlueShield app, patients can manage their medical bills, look for nearby doctors, access their digital ID card, and send secure messages about their benefits.

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BCBSRI: Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner approves 2018 premium rates
BCBSRI accepts the modifications of the Health Insurance Commissioner to its 2018 individual, small, and large group rate filings. Both the requested and approved rates reflect the increased costs of care, particularly prescription drug costs and care provided by specialists, as well as taxes mandated by the Affordable Care Act.

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Medica Announces Its Intent to Acquire MMSI
"For many years, Mayo Clinic and Medica have each worked to advance health care, improve the consumer experience and drive innovation in health care delivery, technologies and tools. Today, with Medica’s acquisition of MMSI, we can bring greater capabilities and flexibility through new technologies for customers," said John Naylor r, Medica president and chief executive officer

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana: Business to Business Forum on Healthcare Solutions Offers Employers Access to Leading Experts in Uncertain Times
Last year, when Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana hosted the first Business to Business Forum on Healthcare Solutions (B2B health forum), the employers and HR professionals who attended had many questions about the current and future landscape of healthcare.

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio: Dayton Area Resident Wins National Senior Fitness Award
“Barbara is an example of why Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio offers programs, such as SilverSneakers, to our Medicare Advantage members. Through these programs, we are providing consumers access to high quality, affordable health care services, enabling them to take control of their health and live the life they’ve earned," said Mr. David McNichols , president of Anthem Medicare central region

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation: Local Organizations Receive More Than $630,000 in Grants to Improve Health Care in Michigan
“We’re looking forward to supporting more than 50 organizations and individuals across the state who are working diligently to expand health research and improve the quality of care available to Michigan residents,” said Audrey J. Harvey , vice president and CEO of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma hosting events to educate members on in-network hospital and provider options
BCBSOK is fighting to protect members who are treated at in-network hospitals from incurring out of pocket expenses due to surprise balance billing, which could happen if the hospital uses out-of-network physicians, without members' knowledge.

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Cambia Portland Classic: Get Your Steps in and Give Back to the Community
Presented by Cambia , the Portland Classic will again be promoting the Charitable Walking Challenge as a way for attendees to give back to charitable organizations just by walking the course throughout the tournament, Aug. 31-Sept. 3 at Columbia Edgewater.

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Delta Dental Names Khaled Ghaly as Vice President of Enterprise Operations Claims
Delta Dental Insurance Company and its affiliates announced today the hiring of Mr. Khaled Ghaly as vice president of enterprise operations claims. Ghaly, who has more than 25 years of experience in insurance and group practice operations and finance, will oversee claims activity for the group of companies in 15 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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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 Wonk Watch

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
Beacon Health Options Urges House to Support ‘OPPS Act’ that Modernizes Federall Privacy Laws to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
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Geneia: On the Road to Payer-Provider Convergence
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Joins with eRx Network for Real-time Prescriber Validation
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
CVS Pharmacy Earns URAC Reaccreditation in Community Pharmacy
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SCIO Health Analytics Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-growing Companies for Sixth Consecutive Year
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Zipari: Whitepaper - "Vertical VRM: Buy Vs. Build"
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