Thursday, November 16, 2017
 
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
Mr. David McNichols
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio
Former President, Medicare Central Region
Brad Ryan MD
Apervita, Inc.
Former Chief Commerce Officer
Mr. Paul Magelli
Apervita, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Margaret (Meg) A. Murray
Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP)
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Dreyfus
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA)
Retired President and Chief Executive Officer
Amy McHugh
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA)
Director of Media Relations
Ms. Nanette Bentley
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Director, Communications and Public Relations
Ms. Pat Davis-Hagens
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Central Market President and CEO
Mr. John Good
Candor Insurance
COO and Co-founder
Ms. Ann Dalrymple
Candor Insurance
Troyen (Troy) A. Brennan MD, MPH
CVS Health
Former EVP and Chief Medical Officer
Mr. Hieu Nguyen
Elevance Health
Public Relations Director
Phoebe Harvey M.D.
Kaiser Permanente
Chief of Hematology And Oncology and Medical Director
Mr. John Baackes
L.A. Care Health Plan | LA Care Health Plan
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Philip Incarnati
McLaren Physician Partners | McLaren Health Care
President and CEO
Jason Tompkins
MDLIVE, An Evernorth Company
Former VP Health Plan and Employer Sales
Mr. Bret Jorgensen
MDVIP
Executive Chairman
Jim Parker MBA
MDwise and MDwise Marketplace
Former President & CEO
Tom Langan
Practice Fusion
Former Chief Commercial Officer
Mr. Terry R. Bolz
Quartz Health Solutions, Inc.
Former President and CEO
Ms. Katherine Robinson
Sentara Healthcare
Community Health Manager
Dr. Maureen Murphy
SSM Health Care (SSMHC)
Family Medicine Provider
Mr. Mark deLaar
Summit Partners
Managing Director
Mr. Tom Skelton
SureScripts
Former Chief Executive Officer
Kelly Jeffers
SureScripts
Former VP, Corporate Communications
Ms. Mary Martin
SureScripts
Vice President of Alliances
Mr. David Baker
The Joint Commission
Editor-in-Chief of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety
Ms. Kim McCullough
The Joint Commission
Associate Director for Corporate Communications
Ms. Jennifer Woomer Dinehart
Unity Health Plans | Unity Health Insurance | Unity Health Plans Insurance Corporation
Former AVP Marketing
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP: ICYMI - Now Is The Time to Shop for Health Care
“There is a lot of confusion about what’s changed for open enrollment this year. Bottom line: not much. The marketplaces are here, the financial aid is here, and insurance providers are here to offer a variety of plans to choose from for 2018," said Ms. Jeanette Thornton , Senior Vice President of Commercial and Employer Group Policy, AHIP

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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio and Mercy Health Collaborate to Provide High-Quality Care to Ohio Residents
“The addition of The Jewish Hospital to Elevance Health ’s Medicare Advantage provider network is another example of our commitment to providing the highest quality health plans for current members and those we hope to have the privilege of serving in the future. Anthem and share common values – providing care centered on the unique needs of each member and working with our members to find solutions that help them lead healthier lives," said Mr. David McNichols , president of Anthem’s central region

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ArkansasBlue retail stores to extend hours for health insurance open enrollment November 1 to December 15
The open enrollment period (OEP) for buying health insurance begins November 1 and ends December 15. That’s a short timeframe for people to make decisions that can affect their family’s health, but ABCBS is taking steps to help Arkansans get it done with less stress and more confidence.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Releases Statement On Governor Baker's Proposals To Address Opioid Crisis
"We applaud Governor Baker for this important legislation and his dedication to combatting the opioid epidemic. We are particularly supportive of the immediate investment of $30 million annually form the state's 1115 Medicaid waiver to meet the needs of individuals with substance use or co-occurring disorders. These funds will help with patient treatment throughout the system. Similarly, we applaud the Governor's focus on expanding access to treatment beds," said Andrew Dreyfus , President & CEO of BCBSMA

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Dean Health Plan: Take time to talk about health this holiday season
“It is very important for a provider to know a patient’s family history and its potential impact on their health. We use this information to help determine how often certain screenings should be done," said Dr. Maureen Murphy , Family Medicine provider at SSM Health Care (SSMHC)

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Gundersen Commercial HMO Plans and Unity Commercial HMO / POS Plans Receive Quality Recognitions from NCQA
“It’s truly an honor to be recognized again among the nation’s highest -rated private commercial health insurance plans. Our dedication to our members, as well as integration with UW Health is displayed through this ongoing recognition," said Mr. Terry R. Bolz , president and CEO of Quartz Health Solutions, Inc.

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Kaiser Permanente: Coming Together for Cancer Care and Treatment
“The preparation that goes into MDC, and the knowledge of having a plan in place helps patients to overcome the shell-shock that often comes with a breast cancer diagnosis. Patients get on their way to treatment quicker," said Dr. Phoebe Harvey M.D. , chief of hematology and oncology and medical director, Kaiser Permanente

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L.A. Care: Bringing Seniors Home — ACAP Reports on a Transitional Housing Crisis
L.A. Care is one of five Safety Net Health Plans featured in a new report by the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) . The report looks at the housing crisis from a rarely-discussed perspective: seniors forced to remain in hospitals or long-term care and skilled nursing facilities because of insufficient affordable housing. These are people who lost their homes after being admitted to a medical facility. Because they have no home to return to and have few affordable housing options, they cannot be discharged. These transitionally homeless individuals are typically seniors and people with disabilities.

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McLaren Health Care to Acquire MDwise
“This expansion allows us to leverage the success and strength of our health plan expertise, and brings significant benefits to the individuals and families served by MDwise In addition to providing a platform for future growth in Indiana, expanding our health plan operations allows us to create greater economies of scale and new opportunities to share data and best practices, all of which will improve the experience of both members and network providers," said Mr. Philip Incarnati , President and CEO of McLaren Health Plan

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Sentara RMH receives grant to combat opioid misuse
“As a result of this project, women in the Sentara service region will be better able to manage their chronic pain and those stressors that are associated with opioid misuse. And providers in the Sentara RMH service region will have the knowledge and tools they need to limit inappropriate opioid prescriptions," said Ms. Katherine Robinson , Community Health Manager

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L.A. Care: Why Names Matter — the ACA vs. Obamacare
Mr. John Baackes , CEO of L.A. Care , talks about why the media should stop referring to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as "Obamacare." His op-ed was published on the site of the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism. Baackes looks at how opponents of the ACA have successfully turned "Obamacare" into one of the most negative political terms of our time. He believes that continuing to use "Obamacare" overshadows the positive, life-saving features of the ACA.

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Leonard Green & Partners Acquires Majority Ownership of MDVIP from Summit Partners
"Leonard Green is an ideal partner for MDVIP, and their investment is a testament to the strength of our business model MDVIP 's network growth is as strong as it's ever been, and we look forward to working with the Leonard Green team on continuing to build on our success and pursuing new opportunities that deliver greater value to our physician affiliates and members," said Mr. Bret Jorgensen , Chairman and CEO, MDVIP

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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 Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
The Joint Commission Selects Apervita to Enable Easier Electronic Quality Measure Submission for Hospitals
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Surescripts Transforms Prescription Decision Process Between Physicians and Patients
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
Geneia Best Practices For Health Plans
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Candor Announces Availability of Healthcare Coverage iOS App
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