Friday, April 13, 2018
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Ms. Jeanette Thornton
AHIP
EVP - Public Policy and Strategy
Nikolas Wong MA, PAHM
AHIP
Former Digital Engagement Associate
Martha Doyle
Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.
Director of Product Management
Mr. Phillip (Phil) Blando
Express Scripts by Evernorth
Former Senior Director, Government Affairs
Amy Bricker RPh
Express Scripts by Evernorth
Former President, Supply Chain
Mr. Hemant Taneja
General Catalyst (GC)
Managing Director
Mr. Chris Bischoff
General Catalyst (GC)
Managing Director
Ms. Danielle Barrera
Health Dialog, part of the Rite Aid family of healthcare companies
Chief Operating Officer
Kenneth (Ken) Vander Wal
Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST)
Chief Compliance Officer
Leilyn Perri
Highmark Blue Shield
Corporate Media Relations Director
Mr. David Holmberg
Highmark Health
Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Bennett
Higi
Former CEO
Mr. Daniel (Dan) J. Hilferty
Independence Blue Cross | Independence Health Group
Former Chief Executive Officer
Richard Seidman MD
L.A. Care Health Plan | LA Care Health Plan
Retired Chief Medical Officer
Penny Griego
L.A. Care Health Plan | LA Care Health Plan
Media Relations Specialist
Ms. Heidi Cannon
Matrix Medical Network
Chief Client Officer
Mr. David Goodspeed
Matrix Medical Network
Director - Member Engagement
Michael Ansel
Matrix Medical Network
Former Chief Growth Officer
Mr. Raymond Hohl
Penn State Cancer Institute
Director
A. Craig Hillemeier M.D.
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
CEO
Ms. Lynne Broderick
ProChange Behavior Solutions
Project Manager
Marissa Joly
ProChange Behavior Solutions
Research Assistant
Neil Leibowitz MD, JD
Talkspace
Former Chief Medical Officer
Ms. Roni Frank
Talkspace
Co-Founder and Head of Clinical Services
Deborah (Deb) Adler
Talkspace
Former SVP, Network and Quality
Mr. Glen E. Tullman
TelaDoc Health
Former Executive Chairman (Livongo)
Kyle Humphrey
WEA Insurance
VP of Sales and Marketing
Ms. Iris Shaffer
WebMD Health Corp.
Former Media Contact
Mr. Ben Slocum
WebMD Health Services
Chief Executive Officer
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP News: More Americans Choose a Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Plan for Their Financial Security
Approximately 22 million Americans[1] have chosen a health savings account (HSA) coupled with a high deductible health plan (HDHP), according to a new survey from AHIP . These findings reflect a more than 9 percent increase in HSA/HDHP enrollment from 2016 to 2017.

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AHIP Blog: Why Health Literacy is Important for Diverse Communities
The inability to understand and use health information can put people’s health at risk. Without adequate literacy skills, America’s most vulnerable populations are more likely to have trouble accessing health services or making the most of their health insurance.

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Cambia Health Solutions: Top 5 HealthChangers Podcasts from Our First Year
A year ago, we launched the HealthChangers podcast, presented by Cambia . Our goal was to spotlight the challenges facing health care today and the innovations and innovators that are changing the health care landscape.

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Highmark Health grants $25 million to Penn State Health to advance cancer research and innovative therapies
"Today, through this $25 million investment in Penn State Cancer Institute , we are affirming our commitment to a collaboration between the two strongest health care brands in Pennsylvania who share a passion for providing our members and patients with unsurpassed service and quality," said Mr. David Holmberg , president and CEO, Highmark Health

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Independence Health Group congratulates Villanova Wildcats, sponsors victory parade in Philadelphia
“As a national health care company based in Philadelphia, Independence Health Group supports all of our regional sports teams. I know that many of our members and associates were thrilled when the Wildcats brought another NCAA championship back to our region this week. Our congratulations go to the Villanova student-athletes and coaches for their hard work and tenacity, and we look forward to cheering them on at the parade,” said Mr. Daniel J. Hilferty , president and CEO of Independence Health Group

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U.S. News and World Report Asks L.A. Care How to Save Money on Health Care
"You can save money without compromising your health care by asking your physician whether certain tests or procedures are necessary. Ask about the prices of procedures and whether there's an alternative. Ask about discounts if you're paying cash," said Dr. Richard Seidman MD , Chief Medical Officer, L.A. Care

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5th Annual WEA Trust Grant Supports Teachers’ Passion and Innovation
“It was so inspiring to read all of the proposals that were submitted this year. WEA Trust was originally created for teachers by teachers and we are proud to continue to support school districts through this grant," said Kyle Humphrey , Vice President of Sales and Marketing, WEA Trust

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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 Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
WebMD Health Services Achieves HITRUST CSF Certification to Further Mitigate Risk in Third-Party Privacy, Security, and Compliance
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Pro-Change: Stage-matched guidance at your fingertips!
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
higi and Health Dialog Add Real-Time Patient Data to Deliver Precision in Population Health Management Programs
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Livongo Health Raises $105 Million
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Express Scripts Launches Innovative Pilot Program For Performance-based Retail Pharmacy Network for Commercial Plans
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
Matrix Medical Network announces the appointment of Heidi Cannon as Senior Vice President, Account Management
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Former UnitedHealth Group Executives Join Talkspace - Neil Leibowitz, MD, JD as Chief Medical Officer; Deb Adler as Senior VP, Network and Quality
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