Thursday, November 8, 2018
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Mr. Jim Bostian
Aetna CVS Health
President of Operations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee
Kristin Li
Aetna Health Inc. (New York)
Matthew (Matt) Eyles
AHIP
Former President and CEO
Mr. Josh Martin
AMERIGROUP Corporation
President of the West Region
Josh Martin
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Former President - Medicare West Region
Mr. Jeff Holmstrom
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine
Medical Director
Dr. Lowry Curley
AxoSim
President and CEO
Vindell Washington MD
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Former Chief Medical Officer
John Maginnis
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Former Vice President - Strategic Communications
Ted Haynes
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK)
Retired President
Daniel Meltzer MD, MPH, FACEP
Blue Cross of Idaho
Former Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Mr. Bret Rumbeck
Blue Cross of Idaho
Public Affairs Manager - Media Strategy
Mr. Gary D. St. Hilaire
Capital BlueCross | Capital Blue Cross
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Kirsten Page
Capital BlueCross | Capital Blue Cross
Former Senior Public Relations Strategist
Mr. Edmund (Ed) E. Kroll
Centene Corporation
Retired SVP, Finance and Investor Relations
Marcela Manjarrez
Centene Corporation
Former Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
Ms. Patricia Stephenson
CIGNA HealthCare | The Cigna Group
Senior Medical Director
Mr. Hieu Nguyen
Elevance Health
Public Relations Director
Mr. Thomas (Tom) Vincz
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
Former Manager of Public Relations
Mr. Allen Karp
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
EVP - Healthcare and Transformation Management
Mr. David (Dave) P. King
LabCorp
Former Executive Chairman
Ms. Pattie Kushner
LabCorp
Former Chief Communications Officer
Dr. Robert (Bob) Murry
NextGen Healthcare
Chief Medical Officer
Ms. Aimee Quirk
Ochsner Health System
CEO of innovationOchsner
Mr. Mark Sanders
Superior HealthPlan
President and CEO
Ms. Elissa Langley
Triad HealthCare Network
COO - Payor Relations and Contracting
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
Amerigroup Adds Seattle Medical Group to Its Medicare Advantage Provider Network
“We look forward to working with Wanda Health because we know it’s important to many consumers that they receive healthcare services from care providers who are well-positioned to understand their medical and cultural needs," said Josh Martin , President of Elevance Health ’s Medicare West Region

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Blue Shield of California to Slash Costs and Expedite Service Through Paperless Initiative
This week, Blue Shield of California is eliminating tons of mail and paper for members. The plan will slash significant paper billing and information for 1.1 million Blue Shield members who have signed up for online and mobile accounts.

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Blue Cross of Idaho Statement After Final Passage of HR 6
“Idaho has lower numbers of opioid use and abuse than the national average, but even one opioid-related death is too many. We thank the Idaho congressional delegation for their support of HR 6 and look forward to working with them to bring greater awareness to Idahoans about the dangers of opioid misuse," said Dr. Daniel Meltzer MD, MPH, FACEP , Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Office for Blue Cross of Idaho

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BCBSLA: Healthcare Leaders to Launch 2019 New Orleans Health Innovators Challenge
The New Orleans Business Alliance today announced it will partner once again with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Ochsner Health System to launch the second, award-winning New Orleans Health Innovators Challenge.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield Of Oklahoma Offers Lowest Cost HMO Option to State of Oklahoma Employees
"Serving as an option for the State of Oklahoma allows us to show our commitment to Oklahomans, as we provide the most affordable health care option with the best HMO benefits. We want Oklahomans to know we are committed to their health care needs and we’ll be here for the long haul," said Ted Haynes , President, BCBSOK

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Centene Subsidiary Earns NCQA Distinction
"We are pleased that Superior HealthPlan earned this distinction from the NCQA . Our goal has always been to help provide the services and support for members that will help them stay in their homes – and in their communities – for as long as possible because we know how much this can positively impact a person's health. This distinction from NCQA affirms our belief as well as our commitment to providing quality care for our all of our members," said Mr. Mark Sanders , president and CEO of Superior HealthPlan

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New Cigna Pregnancy App Enables Improved Health and Lower Costs For Pregnant Women
“Our new app is designed to make it easier to enroll and engage in 's Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies program, which has shown to have a direct impact on improved health outcomes for both mom and baby. The app delivers convenient, personalized guidance, giving expectant moms and dads information to help them make important health care decisions in real-time," said Ms. Patricia Stephenson , senior medical director at Cigna

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Donates $10,000 to Operation HOPE to Aid Fight Against Opioid Epidemic
" Anthem is committed to those we serve and helping Mainers suffering from addiction get access to the recovery services they need. That’s why we’re proud to again support Operation HOPE in its efforts to address this major public health crisis that is stretching Maine’s substance use disorder treatment infrastructure to its limits," said Mr. Jeff Holmstrom , medical director at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine

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Capital BlueCross Named Corporate Citizen of the Year by Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
“We are both humbled and extremely proud to be recognized as the Corporate Citizen of the Year. It means so much to be recognized by other deserving business and community leaders as a strong community partner, that is more than just another health insurance company,” said Mr. Gary D. St. Hilaire , President and CEO, Capital BlueCross

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Aetna Expands Accountable Care Product in North Carolina with Addition of Cone Health, Triad HealthCare Network
“This new agreement deepens our long-standing collaborative relationship with Cone Health , and it is great news for our current and future members in North Carolina. Aetna is committed to helping our members achieve their personal health ambitions, and we’re thrilled to align our resources with Cone Health so we can connect North Carolinians to coordinated, accessible, affordable and personalized health care in their community," said Mr. Jim Bostian , president of Aetna’s operations in North Carolina

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AHIP Issues Statement After Midterm Elections
Affirmative votes on ballot initiatives in Idaho, Utah, and Nebraska to expand Medicaid demonstrate the value of Medicaid. AHIP and our Medicaid health plan members will continue to work with states to deliver coverage through programs that are effective, affordable and accountable to enrollees and hardworking taxpayers.

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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 Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
LabCorp and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Renew Their Long-Standing Strategic Relationship
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
NextGen Healthcare Selects J2 Global’s MyFax as Exclusive Cloud Fax Partner
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