Wednesday, October 17, 2018
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Joshua Brett
AmeriHealth Caritas | AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies (AMFC)
Manager - Regional Media Relations
Mr. Paul A. Tufano
AmeriHealth Caritas | AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies (AMFC)
Former Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Kyle Viator
AmeriHealth Caritas | AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies (AMFC)
Market President
J. A. Keita APR
AmeriHealth Caritas | AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies (AMFC)
Former Director of Corporate Communications
Ms. Mary Scorsone
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
Quality Director
Tony Felts
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Staff Vice President - Corporate Communications
Mr. Jeff Sepich
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado
President
Mr. Ed Park
athenahealth, Inc.
Former Chief Operating Officer and Board Member
Ms. Roymi Membiela
Baptist Health South Florida
Corporate Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations
Mr. Brian E. Keeley
Baptist Health South Florida
President and CEO
Ms. Dori Alvarez
Baptist Health South Florida
Former Media Contact
Margaret Jarvis
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Inc. (BCBSTX)
Former Director Media and Public Relations
Dan McCoy MD
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Inc. (BCBSTX)
Former President
Kirsten Page
Capital BlueCross | Capital Blue Cross
Former Senior Public Relations Strategist
Ms. Debbie (Deb) Rittenour
Capital BlueCross | Capital Blue Cross
Former Senior Vice President of Government Programs and President of Vibra Health Plans
Bruno Piquin
CarePlus Health Plans, a subsidiary of Humana Inc.
Former Market President
Ms. Carolyn Castel
CVS Health
Former VP, Corporate Communications
Mr. Thomas (Tom) M. Moriarty
CVS Health
Retired Chief Policy and External Affairs Officer
Mr. Ed Park
Devoted Health
Co-Founder and CEO
Dr. Bill Frist
Devoted Health
Board Member
Mr. Jeremy Delinsky
Devoted Health
Chief Operating Officer
Nancy Tao Go
Devoted Health
Chief Marketing Officer
Leslie Brunner
Devoted Health
Chief People Officer
Mr. Adam C. Thackery
Devoted Health
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Dan DiLella
Equus Capital Partners
President and CEO
Ms. Margaret Anderson
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Senior Vice President, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Ebony Dooley
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Former Senior Public Relations Specialist
Noelle Tanner
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Former Senior Public Relations Specialist
Mr. Stephen (Steve) M. Krupa
HealthEdge Software, Inc.
CEO and Managing Partner of Psilos
Nancy Hanewinckel
Humana Inc.
Lead - East Division Media Relations
Fernando Valverde M.D.
Humana Inc.
Regional Market President
Richard (Rich) L. Snyder MD
Independence Blue Cross | Independence Health Group
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Patrick Courneya
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.
Former Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Patrick Courneya
Kaiser Permanente
Former Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Health
Dr. Michael Kanter
Kaiser Permanente
Former Medical Director of Quality & Clinical Analysis - Southern California Permanente Medical Grou
Mr. Marc Brown
Kaiser Permanente
Former Media Relations Manger
Mr. Benjamin Leon
Leon Health | Leon Medical Centers Health Plans, Inc. (LMCHP) | HealthSpring
Chairman, Founder, and Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Lilly Ackley
Magellan Health
Vice President, External Relations
Mr. Snapper Ploen
MCG Health - part of the Hearst Health network
Associate Director - Digital Marketing
Ms. Arri Burgess
MCG Health - part of the Hearst Health network
Vice President of Marketing
Mr. Randal (Randy) Iskowitz
MCG Health - part of the Hearst Health network
Former National Sales Director - Payor Market
Jonathan (Jon) Shreve FSA
MCG Health - part of the Hearst Health network
President and CEO
Ms. Andy Daniels
Memorial Regional Health
CEO
Dr. Rachel Levin
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Secretary
Ms. Teresa Miller
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Secretary
Ms. Karim Prasla
Prime Therapeutics + Magellan Rx
Vice President of Clinical Outcomes
Lucienne Ide
Rimidi, Inc.
Board Chair
Ms. Emily Keough
Rimidi, Inc.
Director of Marketing
Ms. Heidi Otway
SalterMitchellPR
President & Partner
Barclay E. Berdan FACHE
Texas Health Resources
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Daniel Podolsky
UT Southwestern Medical Center
President
Sadananda (Sada) Rai
ZeOmega, Inc.
Co-Founder and Vice President, Client Services and Information Systems
Peter (Pete) Masanotti
Zyter|TruCare
Former Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Bonnie Lucia
Zyter|TruCare
VP, Marketing
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AmeriHealth Caritas Announces Expansion of Headquarters
" AmeriHealth Caritas is committed to investing in our Pennsylvania presence and will continue to contribute to the state’s growth and development with jobs, partnerships and investments. Our office expansion also aligns with our aim to be the employer of choice by creating work environments for our associates where they’re inspired to collaborate, innovate and achieve their fullest potential," said Mr. Paul A. Tufano , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, AmeriHealth Caritas

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Anthem Expands Affordable Mountain Health Plan to Small and Large Employers in Northwestern Colorado
"Our Mountain Enhanced Network HMO gives the residents of Moffat and Rio Blanco counties access to quality care that is affordable and close to home. We’re pleased to expand this collaborative approach to northwestern Colorado as part of our overall commitment to making healthcare simpler, more accessible and more affordable," said Mr. Jeff Sepich , president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

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AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana Improves NCQA Medicaid Health Insurance Plan Rating
“The evaluation process for NCQA ’s Health Insurance Plan Ratings includes rigorous standards, and health plans are rated based on objective analysis that includes review of our work and feedback from our members. Receiving an increased score this year says a lot about the daily dedication of our associates and network providers to putting the needs of our members first," said Mr. Kyle Viator , Market President, Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Southwestern Health Resources Announce Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Agreement
"We are excited about our collaboration with Southwestern Health Resources and its UT Southwestern Medical Center Accountable Care Network. The agreement further affirms our commitment to population health and a coordinated-care model that ensures high-quality care and at a reasonable cost for our members and their patients," said Dr. Dan McCoy MD , president of BCBSTX

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Capital BlueCross Announces Medicare Plans Featuring Low Cost, High Benefit Options in 21 Pennsylvania Counties
"It is our mission as a community-based health insurer to provide high quality coverage at an affordable price. Our BlueJourney HMO and BlueJourney PPO plans offer a variety of features to make the Medicare experience a positive one for our members. We are happy to assist those looking for Medicare coverage, and we are available to help explain the options and determine what may work best for them," said Ms. Debbie Rittenour , senior vice president of government programs at Capital BlueCross

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CVS Health to Embark on Pilot Program to Combat Diabetes in Medically Underserved Atlanta Neighborhoods
"Our collaboration with CVS will build on the foundation laid by community partners to address these needs and to bring health care services to people where they live and work," said Lucienne Ide , Board Chair, Rimidi, Inc.

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HAP's Enhanced Medicare Advantage Plans Offer More Benefits and Easier Access to Health Services
" HAP is working hard to offer affordable plans to meet the growing needs of Medicare beneficiaries and collaborating with our members to offer the benefits and services they’ve asked for. People are living longer, more productive lives, and at HAP, we’ve enhanced our Medicare Advantage benefits significantly to help those over 65 live full, active and healthy lives. Medicare-eligible individuals will find HAP’s 2019 plans very attractive," said Ms. Margaret Anderson , chief sales and marketing officer, HAP

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Independence Chief Medical Officer Dr. Richard Snyder participates in state press conference about opioid prescription processes
Dr. Richard L. Snyder MD , chief medical officer for Independence , participated in a press conference on October 12 in Harrisburg in which state leaders announced an agreement with commercial insurers to align prior-authorization processes for opioid prescriptions to protect patient health and safety.

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All-Stars: Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plans Among Nation's Best
" Kaiser Permanente ’s consistently high-quality scores in the CMS star ratings signify that we are providing safe and effective care and exceptional service to our Medicare members. Our integrated systems and evidence-based processes are designed with the patient at the center," said Dr. Patrick Courneya , executive vice president and chief medical officer for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals, Inc.

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Baptist Health Now in Network for Humana Medicare and Commercial Members, CarePlus Health Plans Medicare Members
“We’re pleased to expand our South Florida network to include Baptist Health System, Inc. . This means our current 400,000 plus members in South Florida and our prospective health plan members will have access to the Baptist Health’s quality medical facilities and physicians," said Dr. Fernando Valverde M.D. , South Florida Medicare President, Humana

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Baptist Health South Florida and Leon Medical Centers/Leon Medical Centers Health Plans Establish Relationship
“Each year, as patients review their options for Medicare Advantage plans during open enrollment, the choices of physicians and hospitals included in the various plans become a determining factor in their selection. Our relationship with Leon Health and Leon Medical Centers is representative of our mutual vision and commitment to improve the health and wellness of Medicare patients in our community," said Mr. Brian E. Keeley , president and chief executive officer of Baptist Health Plan

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Devoted Health, a next-generation Medicare Advantage plan, launches and begins enrolling members in Florida
“We are on a mission to deliver to our members the kind of care that we all would want for our own family. To do that, we have started from a clean sheet of paper, building a ‘payvidor’ – a combination of a ‘payor’ and ‘provider’ of health care services -- that in addition to partnering with the most trusted doctors and hospitals, will be a provider of care services in the home designed to help keep our members healthy," said Mr. Ed Park , CEO and co-founder of Devoted Health

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COPC Senior Care Advantage: Medicare Beneficiaries Can Explore Coverage Options During Free October 23 "Medicare Shop & Compare"
The expo will include light refreshments and an opportunity to meet the "Columbus 60 Strong Ambassadors," inspirational Columbus-area residents in their sixties who will be featured in an exclusive 2019 calendar highlighting landmarks, entertainment and activities around Central Ohio. The calendar also includes health tips and important Medicare enrollment dates.

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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 Wonk Watch

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
Casenet Announces Participation in the HL7 Da Vinci Project
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MCG Health and ZeOmega Offer Integrated Solution to Expedite Prior Authorizations
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Magellan Rx Management Launches New Predictive Analytic Capabilities with MRx Predict
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
New Study by HealthEdge and Survata Finds Health Insurers’ Lack of Automation and Reluctance to Innovate Impairs Organizational Efficiency
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
Sherlock Company: Medicaid Plans Administrative Expense Growth: Fastest Since 2014
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