Monday, February 19, 2018
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Ben Jenkins
AHIP
Former Vice President of Communications
Ms. Rashi Venkataraman
AHIP
Executive Director for Prevention & Population Health
William (Bill) Johnjulio MD
Allegheny Health Network (AHN)
Chief Population Health Officer
Ms. Patricia Ballman
Allegheny Health Network (AHN)
Executive Director
Dr. Sam Reynolds
Allegheny Health Network (AHN)
Medical Director of Quality
Mr. David T. Vandewater
Ardent Health Services
Retired President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Gregory (Greg) Burgess
Burgess
Retired Founder and President
Mr. Matt Brady
Burgess
Former Senior Sales Engineer
Mr. Jorge Perez
Empower Group | EmpowerHMS | EmpowerHIS
CEO, the Empower Group
Janet Tomcavage RN, MSN
Geisinger Health Plan | Geisinger Health System
Chief Nursing Executive
Kenneth (Ken) Vander Wal
Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST)
Chief Compliance Officer
Dr. Mason Turner
Kaiser Permanente
Psychiatrist at the Maui Lani Medical Office
Mr. Michael Murtha
National Alliance of Rural Hospitals
President
Dr. Kirk Calhoun
UTHealth | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
President
Mr. Leo Garneau
Zelis Healthcare
Chief Marketing Officer, Senior Vice President
Jay R. Ver Hulst
Zelis Healthcare
Former President
Mr. Doug Klinger
Zelis Healthcare
Founding Chief Executive Officer
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: Health Insurance Providers Support Parkland, Florida
Our hearts go out to all affected by the act of violence at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. For the victims of this tragedy and their loved ones, health insurance providers send their support.

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AHIP Blog: Geisinger Health Plan’s Commitment to Heart Health
“Health plans have a huge incentive to get ahead of and prevent acute complications in individuals with chronic conditions. Beyond improving the patient’s well-being, these interventions drive cost savings that can help us further invest in innovative clinical care," said Ms. Janet Tomcavage RN, MSN , Chief Population Officer at Geisinger

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Kaiser Permanente: The Powerful Prescription of Human Connection
“We live together, work together and have established communities that keep us psychologically and physically healthy. We know that those who develop and maintain these communities and relationships live longer because they look out for each other. And they lead happier, more fulfilling lives," said Dr. Mason Turner , director, Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Medicine, Kaiser Permanente

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SC BlueCross Honors Maternity Care in Hospitals with ‘Blue Distinction’ Designation
BlueCross has recognized several South Carolina hospitals with a Blue Distinction® Center for Maternity Care designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated hospitals that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from the medical community.

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Highmark: Allegheny Health Network's Clinically Integrated Network Joins Medicare Shared Savings Program
“Our clinically integrated network brings together independent and AHN -employed physicians in order to coordinate care across various medical specialties and care sites in a collaborative way. We take a patient-centered approach with an eye toward improving the overall quality and value for health care consumers," said Dr. William Johnjulio MD , Chair, Department of Family Medicine, AHN

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When Amazon, JPMorgan and Berkshire Hathaway Recently Announced Their Proposed Self-Insurance Plan, the Empower Group Asked, 'What Took You So Long?'
"As a healthcare provider, we are in a constant battle to even recoup a percentage of an agreed upon reimbursement rate. On the other hand, as an employer, those same insurance companies charge exorbitant premiums for basic coverage," said Mr. Jorge Perez , CEO, Empower Group | EmpowerHMS | EmpowerHIS

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Ardent Health Services and The University of Texas System Announce New Name for 10-Hospital System
“These are important milestones as we move closer to becoming one system working together to improve the health of East Texas. We look forward to building on the strong legacy created by ETMC while leveraging the power and resources of the UTHealth ," said Dr. Kirk Calhoun , president of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

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NAVIGATION - Other Sections in Today's HCBD-Who'sIT! Daily:
 
HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements
HIP Wonk Watch

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
Burgess Source Achieves HITRUST CSF Certification to Further Mitigate Risk in Third Party Privacy, Security and Compliance
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
Zelis Payments Honored in the People’s Choice Stevie Awards for Favorite Customer Service for a Second Consecutive Year
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