Friday, October 5, 2018
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Mr. Christopher (Chris) Regal
AHIP
Senior Health Research Associate, Clinical Affairs and Strategic Planning
Maurice Smith
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL)
Former President
Derek Robinson MD, MBA
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL)
Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Stacy Hiller
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Former Director of Strategic Communications
Glenn Pomerantz MD, JD
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Former Chief Medical Officer
Ms. Robin J. Thomashauer
CAQH
Retired Executive Director
Seema Verma MPH
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Former Agency Administrator
Mr. Adam Boehler
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Former Deputy Administrator and Director CMMI
Ken Aversa MBA
Elevance Health
VP - Government Business Unit Operations
Mark Welton MD, MHCM
Fairview Health Services
Chief Medical Officer
Mark Caron CHCIO, FACHE
Geneia, a Capital Blue Cross company
Retired Chief Executive Officer
Laura Lott
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Hawaii
Director - Community and Public Relations
Mr. Bernard J. Tyson
Kaiser Permanente
Mr. Dave Underriner
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii
President
Penny Griego
L.A. Care Health Plan | LA Care Health Plan
Media Relations Specialist
Mr. Steven Collens
MATTER
CEO
Mr. Howard A. Kahn
Milliman
Principal and Consulting Actuary
Diana Grant MD
NextLevel Health Partners, Inc.
Chief Medical Officer
Cheryl Whitaker MD, MPH
NextLevel Health Partners, Inc.
Chairman and CEO
Kelly Jeffers
SureScripts
Former VP, Corporate Communications
Brett Giroir MD
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | HHS
Assistant Secretary for Health
Mr. Jim Parker
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | HHS
Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Health Reform
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
CMS Administrator Seema Verma to headline AHIP National Medicare Conference
On Oct. 16, Seema Verma MPH , the administrator for the CMS , will deliver a keynote address at the AHIP 2018 National Conference on Medicare. This conference is part of AHIP’s annual conferences on Medicare, Medicaid, and Dual Eligibles which will be held from Oct. 14-18.

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AHIP Blog: Highmark Talks to Docs, Kids, & Parents About HPV Vaccine
Highmark , the Pittsburgh-based health insurance provider to nearly 4.6 million members, promotes cancer prevention with the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. It’s educating providers, young patients, and their parents about the proven benefits and safety of the vaccine.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and MATTER Issue Health Equity Challenge
"There's a big opportunity for entrepreneurs to help reduce disparities in health and healthcare. We're pleased to see BCBSIL take a leading role in advancing health equity and we look forward to seeing what creative ideas result from their collaboration with the healthcare innovation community," said Mr. Steven Collens , CEO, MATTER

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Fairview Health Services Announce "Strive" Product Portfolio for 2019
“We want to streamline the way that people experience health care. We’re confident that Strive provides a path to get to the best possible health outcomes while also making an impact on the overall cost of care," said Dr. Glenn Pomerantz MD, JD , chief medical officer at Blue Cross

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Kaiser Permanente Recognized as a Leader in Workforce Health and Well-Being
“It is an honor to be recognized by the Business Group on Health for our commitment to our employees’ overall health and well-being. We understand the importance of promoting healthy workplaces and lifestyles to ensure our employees and physicians continue to thrive and provide high-quality care and service to our members," said Mr. Bernard J. Tyson , Chairman and CEO, Kaiser Permanente

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Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Awards $119,000 in Grants to Support Health Care Workforce and Economic Development
" Kaiser Permanente is committed to addressing the shortage of health care workers and promoting economic opportunities in Hawaii. Supporting Hawaii’s health care sector, and helping small businesses grow and create jobs are among many ways we are committed to a thriving Hawaii," said Mr. Dave Underriner , president of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals, Hawaii Region

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L.A. Care Continues Commitment to Care Harbor/LA
For an eighth straight year, L.A. Care is proud to be a Presenting Sponsor of Care Harbor/LA, a free clinic that provides medical, dental and vision care to thousands of uninsured, underinsured and at-risk Angelenos each year. Care Harbor/LA has served more than 23,000 patients with the help of 22,000 volunteers since its first clinic in 2011. The clinic handles high patient volume efficiently while creating a compassionate, welcoming environment.

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NextLevel Health Announces Oct. 6th Festival to Raise Awareness for Socio-economic, Health Issues in Underserved Cook County Communities
"We recognize that the definition of 'health' not only refers to the physical aspects of health, but also includes other important components of life such as access to housing, food, employment, and transportation. believes in working with our community partners to provide access to complete healthcare and holistic solutions," said Dr. Cheryl Whitaker MD, MPH , CEO NextLevel Health

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Solutions News and Announcements
HIP Wonk Watch

Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
CAQH ProView Streamlines Data Sharing Between Delegated Groups and Plans
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Geneia Named to Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania List for Second Year
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Milliman selected as MassHealth DSRIP Technical Assistance vendor for actuarial/financial and population health management services
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Five Electronic Health Records Companies Win Surescripts 2018 White Coat Award for Improving E-Prescription Accuracy
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