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| Anthem Blue Cross and CareMore Foundations’ Support Creates Opportunities for Society for the Blind Members to Join National Fitness Challenge and Live Actively |
“Research has consistently shown that individuals who participate in regular physical activity to improve their health have higher energy levels, lower risk of health-related diseases, improved psychological health, and lower rates of depression and anxiety. We are proud to support members of the Society for the Blind through our collaboration with the National Fitness Challenge, and to create access to activities supporting healthier individuals and stronger communities," said Mr. Ricardo Young , Medical Director, Carelon
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| Blue Cross NC Data: Brand Name Drug Prices Driving Up Costs for Consumers |
“We need to lower the prices of brand-name drugs, particularly the most costly specialty drugs used to treat serious chronic illnesses. Patients, doctors and insurers in North Carolina have worked together to find more affordable alternatives to using expensive branded drugs. Yet we continue to see unsustainable price growth for prescription drugs," said Dr. Patrick Conway MD, MSc , President and CEO, Blue Cross NC
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| Prevention Pros: Kaiser Permanente Nation’s Best at Controlling High Blood Pressure |
“Our members deserve excellent medical care when they are sick, and they expect us to help them stay healthy so they can celebrate more birthdays, graduations and grandchildren," said David Condon , executive vice president and chief medical officer, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.
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| HM Insurance Group Announces New Chief Operating Officer |
“We conducted an extensive, nationwide search for this position. And while we had significant interest from experienced, qualified professionals, I knew that Mr. Domenic Palmieri was the right person for the role based on his widespread knowledge and experience with our company," said Thomas Doran , president, HM Insurance Group
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| Aetna and Ascension Join Five Other Leading Health Care Companies in Blockchain-Driven Effort to Address Health Care Provider Data Issues |
Humana , MultiPlan , Quest Diagnostics and UnitedHealth Group
’s Optum and UnitedHealthcare announced the launch of the Synaptic Health Alliance pilot project in April. The Alliance is exploring how blockchain technology could help ensure the most current health care provider information is available in health plan provider directories, providing consumers looking for care with the most accurate information when they need it.
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| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont Named One of the 2018 Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE |
“We are honored to be recognized for being among the 2018 Best Workplaces for Women. Our organization is comprised of 75 percent women. Our leadership team reflects our core values and champions our approach to equity and equality with over 50 percent of the top positions being held by women. Most importantly, the entire company benefits greatly because of women in the workplace," said Don George , CEO and president of BCBSVT
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| Qualis Health Announces Continuing Contract Award with Alabama Medicaid Agency |
“Our staff is very dedicated and committed to excellence as we review inpatient retrospective admissions and continued stays based on patients’ needs in the clinical situation. We are looking forward to continuing our collaboration with everyone in the hospital provider network to improve health care and support the needs of our fellow Alabama residents," said Anette Ivory RN, BSN, MPPM , director of care management services, Comagine Health
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| Joint Commission announces new National Patient Safety Goal to prevent suicide and improve at-risk patient care |
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| Surescripts: Price Transparency at the Point of Care Boosts Patient Savings and Prescriber Efficiency |
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