Wednesday, November 21, 2018
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Mary Jayne Reedy MBA
-consulting practice-
President - Evi-Base
Ms. Cortney Johnston
Alloy
Senior Account Manager
Mr. Justin Bellante
BioIQ
President, Chief Operating Officer
Koko Mackin
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
VP - Corporate Communications and Community Relations
Mr. Edward (Ted) Hosp
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Vice President of Governmental Affairs
Mr. Robin Stone
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Vice President of Governmental Affairs
Robin Mayhall APR
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Senior Writer - Strategic Communications
Milam Ford RPH, MBA, MPH
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Vice President - Pharmacy Services
Ms. Maureen E. Sullivan
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA)
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
Ms. Stephanie Lovell
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA)
General Counsel
Amy McHugh
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA)
Director of Media Relations
David Ramirez MD
CalOptima
Chief Medical Officer
Ms. Bridget Kelly
CalOptima
Former Director of Communications
John D. Bennett Jr. MD, FACC
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
President and CEO
Ms. Natalia Burkart
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Director - Communications Strategy
Marcela Manjarrez
Centene Corporation
Former Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
Mr. Edmund (Ed) E. Kroll
Centene Corporation
Retired SVP, Finance and Investor Relations
Ms. Shelley Risk
Clover Health
Former Corporate Communications
Kumar Dharmarajan MD, MBA
Clover Health
Chief Scientific Officer
MaryBeth Kurland CAE
Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC)
Chief Executive Officer
John Loughnane MD
Commonwealth Care Alliance, Inc. (CCA)
Chief of Acute Services and Innovation
Kevin Patterson
Connect for Health Colorado | Colorado Health Benefit Exchange
CEO
Sharon Vitti
CVS Health
Former SVP - President
Mr. Larry Whiteside
Greenway Health, LLC | Greenway Clearinghouse
Former Chief Information Security Officer
Mr. Antonio Melo
Humana Inc.
Director for the Digital Experience Center
Labeed Diab RPh
Humana Inc.
Former President, Pharmacy Solutions
Ms. Marina Renneke
Humana Inc.
Former Media Relations - West Region
Mr. Ross Goldberg
Kevin Ross Public Relations
President
Ms. Margaret (Peggy) E. O'Kane
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
President
Neil Patel MD
One Medical | Iora Health
Primary Care Northeast Medical Director (Iora Health)
Ms. Stacey Harrington
Priority Health
Vice President, Senior Markets
Mr. Aaron Miller
Priority Health
Former Senior Public Relations Specialist
Ms. Heidi Otway
SalterMitchellPR
President & Partner
Mr. Eugene Sayan
Softheon Inc.
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Yvonne Lambertson MBA
Softheon Inc.
Former Director of Marketing
Mr. Mark Sanders
Superior HealthPlan
President and CEO
Mr. Glen E. Tullman
TelaDoc Health
Former Executive Chairman (Livongo)
Ms. Pearl Darling
The Joint Commission
Executive Director of the Ambulatory Care Accreditation Program
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Reports Some Success with Generic Drug Fill Rate while Nationwide, Branded Prescription Drug Prices Outpace Generics
“Accountability and transparency are key to developing a better understanding of overall healthcare costs, particularly the cost of prescription drugs that are essential to maintaining a person’s health. “The report findings underscore the underlying cost drivers in the prescription drug market and identify potential surges in overall drug costs in the future," said Ms. Maureen E. Sullivan , Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expands Medicare Network to Include Iora Health
"We are thrilled to welcome into our Medicare network. They are a wonderful addition to our Medicare network because their relationship-based care model complements our commitment to providing high-quality care that puts members first," said Ms. Stephanie Lovell , executive vice president of Medicare, BCBSMA

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Centene Subsidiary Superior HealthPlan 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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Clover Health Survey Finds That 18% of U.S. Seniors Are Skipping Necessary Medical Care
“It is very concerning that 18% of U.S. seniors reported not seeking medical care even when they felt they needed a doctor’s attention. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to complications from chronic conditions and illnesses like the flu, making it crucial that they get the medical care they need," said Dr. Kumar Dharmarajan MD, MBA , Chief Scientific Officer, Clover Health

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Priority Health Medicare plans awarded highest quality ratings in Michigan
“It’s an honor to be recognized by the most important institutions in Medicare for the phenomenal work our Medicare team continues to do each year. These awards are meaningful to all of our employees because they are a reflection of how we take care of our members, which is our first priority," said Ms. Stacey Harrington , vice president, senior markets at Priority Health

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Voice First Health Podcast: CCA leads way for patients
CCA 's Dr. John Loughnane MD joins voice technology innovator Dr. Teri Fisher on Dr. Fisher's Voice First Health podcast to discuss CCA’s use of voice technology to treat populations with complex medical, behavioral and social needs. The two also highlight the exciting opportunities voice technology could have to improve care, control patients’ environments, and create social connections and communities.

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David Ramirez, M.D., Joins CalOptima As Chief Medical Officer
"I am pleased to join CalOptima and carry on the agency's dedication to quality care. My commitment is to members and their positive health care experience. By working with our provider partners, I will focus on ensuring that CalOptima's nearly 780,000 members have access to compassionate, coordinated care across Orange County," said Dr. David Ramirez MD , Chief Medical Officer, CalOptima

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Humana Upgrades Pharmacy Calculator Making It Even Easier For Medicare Beneficiaries to Select 2019 Medicare Plans
“At Humana , we aim to be a human-centered company which means we are always looking at ways to simplify and improve people’s experience with our products. When CMS announced they would allow people access to their Medicare data through Blue Button 2.0, we were excited to work with them to integrate the capability directly into Rx Calculator to optimize the pricing experience for people," said Mr. Antonio Melo , Director for Humana’s Digital Experience Center

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Devoted Health: With More Options Than Ever, Florida Seniors Still Express Similar Frustrations About Their Medicare Advantage Plans
With the average senior able to shop among 24 Medicare Advantage plans in the current open enrollment period that closes on December 7, a recent survey commissioned by Devoted Health showed that seniors polled in Florida continue to experience frustrations with the plans they chose.

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CDPHP Releases List of Capital Region’s Top Doctors
“This report not only honors local physicians who’ve proven they can provide better, more cost-effective care, but it arms consumers with the information they need to make the most informed decisions about their care,” said Dr. John D. Bennett Jr. MD, FACC , president and CEO, CDPHP

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Adds to Governmental Staff
" Mr. Edward Hosp ’s experience at Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C. working with our company on legislative and regulatory issues will enable him to bring immediate and long term value to our advocacy on behalf of our customers at the local, state and federal level,” said Mr. Robin Stone , Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

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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 HR-Jobs-Promotions
HIP Wonk Watch

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
Softheon Decision Support in Colorado Brings Consumers an Enhanced Enrollment Experience
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Evi-Base to Provide Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs to Medicare and Medicaid Patients of MetroHealth
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
Health2 Resources brings home gold MarCom award for Commission for Case Manager Certification campaign, "Get Certified. Stay Certified. Develop Others."
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BioIQ Grows Market Impact Through Expanded Solutions and Ease of Configurability
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
Greenway Health Expands Cybersecurity Focus for Customers, led by Chief Information Security Officer Larry Whiteside
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
CVS Health's MinuteClinic Receives Fifth Consecutive Accreditation From The Joint Commission
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Livongo Achieves Full CDC Recognition for Diabetes Prevention Program
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