Monday, October 15, 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
Ben Jenkins
AHIP
Former Vice President of Communications
Mr. Jigar Desai
America's 1st Choice Holdings | Freedom Health, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. David McNichols
AMERIGROUP Corporation
Medicare President of the Central Region
Mr. Tom Testa
Anderson Interactive Marcom
Vice President
Victoria Barnes
athenahealth, Inc.
Former Title Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Ms. Debbie (Deb) Rittenour
Capital BlueCross | Capital Blue Cross
Former Senior Vice President of Government Programs and President of Vibra Health Plans
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
Mr. Steven (Steve) H. Wheeler
Centurion Managed Care
CEO
Mr. Brian Evanko
Cigna Government Business
Former President of Government Business
Ms. Mary Tullis Engvall
CIGNA HealthCare | The Cigna Group
Former Senior Director - Corporate Responsibility
Mr. Steven Olson
Delta Dental Plans Association
Former President and CEO
Joseph Dill DDS, MBA
Delta Dental Plans Association
Chief Dental Officer
Mr. Hieu Nguyen
Elevance Health
Public Relations Director
Doug Bartel MBA
Florida Blue
State and Regional Communications Leader
Mr. Patrick (Pat) Geraghty
Florida Blue
GuideWell Chairman and CEO
Ms. Lilly Ackley
Magellan Health
Vice President, External Relations
Mr. Daniel Hounchell
Martin's Point Health Care
Former Vice President of Health Plan Products
David H. Howes MD
Martin's Point Health Care
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Richard M. Jackson
MDX Hawaii
Chief Operating Officer
James Stringham
Molina Healthcare, Inc.
Former CEO (Magellan Complete Care of Arizona)
Tomas Orozco
Simply Healthcare Plans
Former President, Medicare
Dr. Lewis Levy
TelaDoc Health
Chief Medical Officer
Courtney McLeod
TelaDoc Health
Former Global Director of PR & Communications
Mr. Juan Jose Roman-Jimenez
Triple-S Management Corporation | Triple-S, Inc.
Retired Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Roberto Garcia-Rodriguez
Triple-S Management Corporation | Triple-S, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Charles W. Stellar
Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI)
President and CEO
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Announces 12 New Recommendations to Improve Affordability of Health Care Coverage in the Individual Market
“Families making over 400 percent of the federal poverty level are hit the hardest without any financial cushion. The goal of this new paper is to close this gap, ensuring every single American can afford their health coverage regardless of income, health status or pre-existing conditions," said Ms. Jeanette Thornton , senior vice president of employer and commercial plans for AHIP

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Plans for 2019
" Elevance Health strives to develop innovative solutions that aim to make it simpler for consumers to lead healthier livesstrives to develop innovative solutions that aim to make it simpler for consumers to lead healthier lives. We are excited to expand the reach of our Medicare Advantage plans and enhance our services in 2019 so that more individuals are able to receive healthcare services from care providers in their community," said Mr. David McNichols , President of Anthem’s Central Medicare Region

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Centene Subsidiary Selected For Bernalillo County, New Mexico Correctional Medical Services Contract
"This award furthers Centurion 's expansion in the county detention market and continues Centene's commitment to the state of New Mexico. We look forward to a strong partnership with Bernalillo County and the MDC to provide detainees quality healthcare services," said Mr. Steven H. Wheeler , CEO of Centurion

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Cigna-HealthSpring Announces 2019 Medicare Advantage Plans with New Benefits Championing Access to High-Quality, Personalized and Affordable Care
“Our goal is to help the people we serve live healthier, more secure lives, and we offer personalized, affordable and easy-to-use health care solutions to help them every step of the way,” said Mr. Brian Evanko , president of Cigna Government Business

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Freedom Health Will Offer Medicare Advantage Plans in 25 Florida Counties for 2019
" Freedom Health is committed to delivering health plan benefits and care provider access that Medicare-eligible consumers can rely on year after year because we know consistency makes healthcare simper for them. We are also excited to expand the reach of our Medicare Advantage plans in 2019 so that more individuals are able to receive healthcare services from care providers in their community," said Mr. Jigar Desai , CEO and President of Freedom Health

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Martin's Point Health Care Earns 5 Stars Among Nation's Highest-Quality Medicare Advantage Plans for 2019
“We share this recognition with our over 45,000 Generations Advantage members who took an active role in their own health, as well as our dedicated team of employees and over 15,000 network providers who took such great care of our members," said Dr. David H. Howes MD , President and CEO of Martin's Point Health Care

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Simply Healthcare Plans Will Offer Medicare Advantage Plans in 11 Florida Counties for 2019
" strives to develop innovative solutions that aim to make it simpler for consumers to lead healthier lives. We are excited to expand the reach of our Medicare Advantage plans and enhance our services in 2019 so that more individuals are able to receive healthcare services from care providers in their community," said Tomas Orozco , President of Simply Healthcare Plans

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Vibra Health Plan Announces 2019 Medicare Advantage PPO Plans, Providing Personalized, Affordable Coverage in 31 Pennsylvania Counties
"Whether you are new to Medicare, or have been enrolled for years, open enrollment can be overwhelming. Vibra HealthPlan is focused on eliminating the confusion by making the process as smooth as possible," said Ms. Debbie Rittenour , senior vice president, Vibra Health Plan

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10 million-plus Americans helped by Delta Dental member companies' contribution of $61 million in community benefits
"As community partners, the Delta Dental Insurance Company companies continuously evaluate where and how they can create meaningful outcomes that can have a lasting, positive effect on oral health and overall health," said Mr. Steven Olson , president and CEO of Delta Dental Plans Association

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Cigna Foundation Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross for Hurricane Michael Relief
“Our hearts go out to everyone in the affected areas and we are committed to supporting the relief efforts of the American Red Cross . We also encourage anyone feeling stressed or anxious about the hurricane to use our 24x7 telephone help line, which is available to all people in affected communities. Working together with national and local relief organizations, we hope to help make this difficult time easier for everyone affected,” said Ms. Mary Tullis Engvall , executive director of the CIGNA Foundation

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Florida Blue CEO Pat Geraghty Pledges $100,000 in Immediate Aid for Hurricane Recovery
"We know that our neighbors there, who we serve every day, need help as soon as possible to recover. Florida Blue stands ready to help with their access to care, while contributing to relief funds and partnering with local and national nonprofit organizations that will focus on the people and communities that have been most severely impacted by the storm," said Mr. Patrick Geraghty , CEO, Florida Blue

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Triple-S Management Corporation's Medicare Advantage HMO Offering Upgraded to 4.5 Star Rating
"We have consistently highlighted that achieving a higher rating is a vital strategic objective, because it enhances our ability to retain and grow our membership. The upgrade is a culmination of the tireless efforts over the past several years of our entire managed care team, led by Madeline Hernández-Urquiza, to ensure that providers have the tools to proactively address our members' gaps in care," said Mr. Roberto Garcia-Rodriguez , President and Chief Executive Officer of Triple-S Management Corporation | Triple-S, Inc.

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MDX Hawai`i: Free Workshops For Seniors To Learn More About Navigating The Complexities Of Medicare
Oahu residents who are on Medicare or those turning 65 within the next year who are eligible for Medicare, can benefit from exclusive workshops featuring Medicare experts who will guide them through this challenging time. Brokers, representatives of insurance companies and healthcare professionals will discuss Medicare options and important healthcare decisions.

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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
Magellan Complete Care of Arizona Now Serves AHCCCS Medicaid Members
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Free Health Visits, Available Through Teladoc Health, to Residents Impacted by Hurricane Michael
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
WEDI Releases Two Key Industry White Papers Ahead of National Conference
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