Tuesday, September 5, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
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by Company
Dionisia (Denise) Malecki
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky | Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky
Public Relations Director
Katherine Dallow MD, MPH
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)
Former Vice President of Clinical Affairs
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
Darrel Weaver M.D.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Vice President, Healthcare Network Services
Koko Mackin
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
VP - Corporate Communications and Community Relations
Steven (Steve) Udvarhelyi MD
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
President and CEO
Mr. Robert Elfinger
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
Former Senior Manager of Media Relations
Ms. Bridget G. Hurd
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
Director - Community Responsibility
Ms. Joann Schaefer
BlueCross BlueShield of Nebraska (BCBSNE)
SVP Medical Care & Management
Martha Doyle
Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.
Director of Product Management
Aaron Lambert MPH, MBA
Healthy Blue (formerly Amerigroup Louisiana)
President
Mr. Dennis Dabney
Kaiser Permanente
Senior Vice President of Kaiser Permanente National Labor Relations and the Office of the Labor Mana
Sonya Hagopian
Point32Health | Tufts Health Plan
Former Vice President - Corporate Communications and Public Relations
Denise Duncan RN
United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals
President
Marq Caughell
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Former Senior Writer, Executive & Corporate Communications
Ms. Chris Verlengia
Wellmark, Inc.
Senior Brand Marketing Manager
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
Healthy Blue, Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana, Becomes New Health Plan Brand for More than 235,000 Louisiana Medicaid Members
“We are pleased to introduce our newly branded Healthy Blue Louisiana Medicaid plan and join our members with a family of more than 1.5 million people who call themselves Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana customers. This is an initial step in following through on our commitment to enhance health care delivery across our state, and we look forward to many more progressive efforts that continue to demonstrate our abilities as Louisiana’s primary healthcare solutions partner," said Mr. Aaron Lambert MPH, MBA , Healthy Blue president

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Recognized for Diversity & Inclusion Programs
“Sharing and learning about diverse perspectives is good for Blue Cross as a whole – it just makes good business. It’s positive for our employees’ communities and those we serve, and ensures we’re not limited in our viewpoints where product development and marketing efforts are concerned," said Ms. Bridget G. Hurd , Senior Director, Diversity & Inclusion at Blue Cross

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Kaiser Permanente: The Real Health Care Revolution
Twenty-two years ago, the health care industry was changing — and so was Kaiser Permanente . Facing a fundamental restructuring, the organization began cutting costs – and union workers began to strike in response. Kaiser Permanente and its union workforce were locked in an intractable disagreement, with no obvious way out.

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Tufts Health Plan: 2016 Massachusetts Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Information
Both Massachusetts and Federal law (Affordable Care Act) requires that health insurance companies spend a minimum percentage of premium dollars on medical claims, including clinical services and activities designed to improve health care quality.

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island reports 15 percent decline in outpatient antibiotic prescriptions over a seven-year period
" BCBSRI remains dedicated to collaborating locally with our public health departments, providers, and members to raise awareness about when antibiotics are appropriate and when they are not. Only by working together can we ensure antibiotics remain effective over time," said Dr. Katherine Dallow MD, MPH , M.D., vice president of clinical affairs at BCBSRI

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BCBSNE: Fearless Grant awarded to South Sioux City non-profit
“Both of these programs have proven to help adults improve A1C levels, reduce body weight and BMI, and improve their quality of life. Supporting them will have an impact on people’s lives and that is an important part of our mission," said Ms. Joann Schaefer , executive vice president, BCBSNE

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Nancy Lopez Inspires Cambia Women’s Employee Resource Group
In town for the LPGA Portland Classic tournament that she won four times (1979, 1985, 1987, 1992), golf legend Nancy Lopez visited our office on Aug. 29 and spoke to Cambia 's Women's Employee Leadership Lab (WELL), one of Cambia's Employee Resource Groups. Even now, Nancy says she has a special place in her heart for the Portland Classic, a tournament that has been around since her career began.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama: Pediatricians Leading the Way as Antibiotic Prescription Rates Decline in Alabama
“Since 2009, we have collaborated with our provider partners to develop value-based payment opportunities for physicians with the goal of enhancing overall patient care. Several of our physician measurement and value-based incentive programs have included a focus on appropriate antibiotic usage, most specifically for bronchitis, sore throat and upper respiratory infections," said Dr. Darrel Weaver M.D. r, M.D., Vice President, Healthcare Network Services, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

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Iowa, South Dakota Communities Win Big with the Wellmark 3-Point Play
“Every season of 3-Point Play provides a new opportunity to partner with civic leaders and engaged residents toward a future of better health. And, we’re excited to collaborate on projects that will make a lasting impact in each of our winning communities," said Ms. Chris Verlengia , sponsorship manager, Wellmark

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