Tuesday, August 21, 2018
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Ms. Catherine Blades
Aflac Incorporated
Former Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
Stephanie Shields
Aflac Incorporated
SVP of Aflac U.S. Broker Sales
Mr. Richard (Rich) L. Williams
Aflac Incorporated
Former President - Group Benefit
Mr. Geoff Hogan
Availity, LLC
Former Chief Commercial Officer (Diameter Health)
Opella Ernest MD
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL)
Former Chief Medical Officer
Ms. Tricia Keith
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
Executive Vice President, Chief Of Staff and Corporate Secretary
Mr. Bret Rumbeck
Blue Cross of Idaho
Public Affairs Manager - Media Strategy
Daniel Meltzer MD, MPH, FACEP
Blue Cross of Idaho
Former Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Mr. Paul Markovich
Blue Shield of California
President and Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Hieu Nguyen
Elevance Health
Public Relations Director
Ms. Felicia F. Norwood
Elevance Health
Executive Vice President and President, Government Business Division
Ms. Jennifer Covich Bordenick
Executives for Health Innovation (EHI)
Chief Executive Officer
Maria J. Ramirez
Fidelis Care New York
Former Public Relations Manager
Ms. Pamela (Pam) Hassen
Fidelis Care New York
Chief Member Engagement Officer
Mr. Chris Bauer
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Former Corporate Communications, Media Relations
Adam C. Powell PhD
HealthHelp
Outcomes Researcher
Ms. Cherrill Farnsworth
HealthHelp
Former Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Chad L. Wilkins
HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank, N.A.
President
Ms. Jennifer Dean
HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank, N.A.
Vice President - Marketing Strategy
Mr. Tim Patneaude
HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank, N.A.
Executive Vice President
Mark Schuster MD, PhD
Kaiser Permanente
Dean of the Kaiser Permanente School Of Medicine
Mr. Marc Brown
Kaiser Permanente
Former Media Relations Manger
Mr. Bernard J. Tyson
Kaiser Permanente
Josh Schoeller
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Aurora Aguilar
Modern Healthcare
News Editor
Ms. Erin Hulliberger
Walmart | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Senior Manager, National Media Affairs
Sean Slovenski
Walmart | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Former SVP, President Health & Wellness
Alice Ferreira
Webster Bank
Corporate Communications
Mr. Jim Benson
Zen Healthcare IT
CEO
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
Anthem Announces Collaboration With Walmart
”We are pleased to join with Wal-Mart to create an initiative that combines Elevance Health ’s deep understanding of the needs of senior consumers, with Walmart’s unwavering commitment to saving people money and developing a seamless shopping experience. We believe that programs like this can make a tremendous difference for healthcare consumers who often live on a fixed income or are managing chronic medical conditions," said Ms. Felicia F. Norwood , Executive Vice President and President, Government Business Division, Anthem

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Blue Cross of Idaho Announces New Opioid Management Strategy
“Idaho has lower numbers than the national average, but even one opioid-related death is too many. That’s why Blue Cross of Idaho is proud to take the necessary steps to protect our families, friends and neighbors. Our objective is to save lives, not limit access to needed medications. By limiting the number of days an opioid is prescribed, limiting the strength of prescribed opioids and requiring step-therapy, we’ve seen a 45-percent reduction in opioid prescription users since 2015," said Dr. Daniel Meltzer MD, MPH, FACEP , Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Blue Cross of Idaho

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Fidelis Care Helps Families Gear up for Back to School
"Back to school is an important time for families and Fidelis Care New York wants to make sure all children have a strong and healthy start for the new school year. By providing backpacks and supplies, Fidelis Care is taking one more item off the checklist, and providing families in need with a helping hand at an exciting, but sometimes stressful time of year," said Ms. Pamela Hassen , Chief Member Engagement Officer, Fidelis

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Health Care Service Corporation Recognized by American Heart Association for Workplace Health Achievement
“The Index helps us track progress around the comprehensiveness and quality of our workplace health programs and the overall heart health of our employees. This recognition acknowledges the commitment of our teams who shape our wellness programs and the employees who invest in themselves through healthy behaviors," said Dr. Opella Ernest MD , chief clinical officer, HCSC

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Newly Completed El Dorado Hills Solar Installation Boosts Blue Shield of California’s Ambitious Environmental Goals
“Really a no-brainer to invest in renewable energy that’s better for the environment, better for our health by reducing greenhouse gases, and it’s better for our business by reducing operational costs. We can redirect our resources towards achieving our mission of providing high quality affordable healthcare," said Mr. Paul Markovich , President and CEO of Blue Shield of California

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Aflac Names Stephanie L. Shields as SVP of Aflac U.S. Broker Sales
Aflac announced today that Stephanie Shields has been named senior vice president of Aflac U.S. Broker Sales, reporting to Mr. Richard L. Williams , executive vice president and chief distribution officer.

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BCBSM: Women Who Lead - Blue Cross Executive VP Tricia Keith Honored by WJR Listeners
“What I love about this company … is that we can make really good business decisions that are good for the community and I’m personally so motivated about a personal responsibility to health and wellness, so that really aligns with what we do here,” said Ms. Tricia Keith , executive vice president, chief of staff and corporate secretary at Blue Cross

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Kaiser Permanente Chairman and CEO Named No. 2 on Modern Healthcare's Most Influential People in Health Care
“Our strategies are consistent with our legacy of continual innovation that ensures better care, better access and greater affordability. To make a significant difference, we must now go beyond what is traditionally expected of a health care organization, and I’m passionate about how we are extending our reach in new ways to make our members and communities even healthier," said Mr. Bernard J. Tyson , Chairman and CEO, Kaiser Permanente

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HSA Bank promotes Patneaude to executive vice president
" Mr. Tim Patneaude has been integral in the enhancement of service delivery to our partners, employers and members. This promotion recognizes his leadership and contributions to the company goals, while building a culture of collaboration and partnership," said Mr. Chad L. Wilkins , president of HSA Bank

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NAVIGATION - Other Sections in Today's HCBD-Who'sIT! Daily:
 
Solutions News and Announcements
HIP Wonk Watch

Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
Diameter Health and Zen Healthcare IT Partner to Deliver Comprehensive Clinical Data Connectivity, Integration and Normalization
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
LexisNexis Risk Solutions: eHealth Initiative Foundation Releases Brief on the Value of Data Governance in Healthcare
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HealthHelp: Study - Prior Authorization for Elective Diagnostic Catheterization: The Value of Reviewers in Cases with Clinical Ambiguity
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