Tuesday, March 20, 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
Ms. Emmilyn Lawson
AmeriHealth Caritas | AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies (AMFC)
Market President
Dr. Jordan Weisman
AmeriHealth Caritas | AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies (AMFC)
Behavioral Health Chief Medical Officer
Cain A. Hayes MBA, CEBS, ChFC
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Jennifer Morgan
Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.
Former Assistant Director, Strategic Communications
Garry Carneal JD, MA
ClearHealth Quality Institute (CHQI)
Founder
Mr. Mike Davis
Dominion National | Dominion Dental Services
President and Chief Operating Officer
Barry L. Johnson DDS, CDC
Healthicity | American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
President - Enterprise Solutions
Ms. Lori Hough
Highmark Inc.
Vice President of Clinical Care and Wellness
Mr. Kevin Conlin
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
Retired Executive Chairman
Mr. Chad L. Wilkins
HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank, N.A.
President
Richard (Rich) L. Snyder MD
Independence Blue Cross | Independence Health Group
Chief Medical Officer
Alexis Gilroy JD
Jones Day
Partner
Mr. Christopher Amery
Mercer Health & Benefits LLC
Principal
Mr. Brent Turner
National Association for Behavioral Healthcare (NABH)
Board Chair
Mr. Mark Covall
National Association for Behavioral Healthcare (NABH)
Retired President and CEO
Joel V. Brill MD, AGAF, FASGE, FACG, CHCQM
Predictive Health, LLC
Chief Medical Officer
Mr. Jeffrey (Jeff) Roe
Premera Blue Cross
Chief Executive Officer
Angela Dowling
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
Former Market President
Tim Lieb
Regence BlueShield
Former Market President
Mr. Matthew (Matt) Dallahan
WEX Health
Senior Vice President - Strategy and Product Development
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
BCBSMN: Cain A. Hayes Named to Savoy Magazine's "2018 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America"
“I am honored to represent Blue Cross on this esteemed list of leaders,” said Mr. Cain A. Hayes MBA, CEBS, ChFC , president and chief operating officer of the Health Business for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

[Read On...]
Horizon Announces Plan to Use Tax Refunds to Provide $150 Million to Customers in 2018 and for $125 Million Multi-Year Investment to Improve Care
" Horizon BCBSNJ is entirely focused on serving our 3.8 million members. In keeping with our long-standing mission to operate for the benefit of our customers, this plan seeks to provide to them this year, in the most direct way possible, $150 million in relief. Members will also benefit from the substantial investments this plan makes to expand access to care, improve health care quality and lower costs,” said Mr. Kevin Conlin , Chairman, President, and CEO of Horizon BCBSNJ

[Read On...]
 
As elevated flu activity continues, Independence Blue Cross advises members and others to take appropriate precautions
“A flu shot is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy. Getting vaccinated can reduce your risk of flu infections and prevent medical visits, hospitalizations, and even death. Some data also suggests that even if you do get a vaccine and get sick, your illness may be milder,” said Dr. Richard L. Snyder MD , Chief Medical Officer, Independence

[Read On...]
 
Regence paid $1.6 billion for member care in Oregon throughout 2017
“With more than 100 years of experience navigating the evolving health care marketplace, Regence is well-positioned to continue meeting and exceeding consumer needs. Our 2017 performance will help offset recently challenging financial years. As a tax-paying nonprofit, we remain focused on offering innovative, high-quality, affordable care to our members," said Angela Dowling , president of Regence

[Read On...]
 
AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware Appoints Jordan Weisman as Behavioral Health Chief Medical Officer
"One of the core principles of our model of care is focusing on the whole body. Dr. Jordan Weisman 's clinical experience in a variety of settings will greatly strengthen our efforts on that front. We are excited to have him lead our behavioral health services in Delaware," said Ms. Emmilyn Lawson , Market President, AmeriHealth Caritas

[Read On...]
 
Highmark and Livongo Health Partner to Empower 2.5 Million People Living with Diabetes in Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia
“Offering solutions that make it easier for customers to better manage health care costs is a top priority. ’s platform has the ability to offer timely insights and motivate actions that are simple, effective, and proven to change behavior, making it easier for individuals to manage their chronic conditions and be healthier," said Ms. Lori Hough , Vice President of Clinical Care and Wellness for Highmark

[Read On...]
 
Regence BlueShield paid $1.59 billion for member care in Washington throughout 2017
“2017 marked Regence BlueShield ’s 100-year anniversary serving Washingtonians. These financial results help offset recently challenging financial years, ensuring that we’re strongly positioned to continue serving our community for the long-term and investing in solutions to improve the health care experience for individuals and their families,” said Tim Lieb , president of Regence BlueShield

[Read On...]
 
Premera Announces $250 Million Investment In Customers and Community
“This refund has given us an unexpected opportunity to reach beyond our own company to further address the critical health care needs of the communities where we live and work. I am especially pleased to continue our commitment to the individual market and build stability for families in Washington and Alaska," said Mr. Jeffrey Roe , President and CEO, Premera

[Read On...]
 
Dominion National Expands Into New Jersey
“Expanding into New Jersey is a natural step for us as we continue to experience significant growth. We are excited to make our cost-effective benefit solutions available to more customers, while also addressing the needs of our existing clients who have wanted to offer our products and services in New Jersey," said Mr. Mike Davis , President, Dominion National

[Read On...]
 
 
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
ClearHealth Quality Institute Unveils New Telemedicine Accreditation Program
[Read On...]
 
Healthicity Partners with athenahealth's 'More Disruption Please' Program to Simplify Healthcare Compliance and Auditing
[Read On...]
 
Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
NAPHS Becomes National Association for Behavioral Healthcare
[Read On...]
 
WEX Health Cloud Adds Features and Functionality to Drive Consumer Engagement
[Read On...]
 
HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
Milliman receives PLANSPONSOR award for excellence in Defined Contribution Survey
[Read On...]
 

Please review our Privacy Policy | Legal statements. Your use of HCBD information or services indicates your agreement to be bound by these Terms. To subscribe, click here.


All rights reserved:
HCBD HIPN-RealFast Daily

Healthcare BizDev, Inc.
1113 14th St NW | 1008
Washington, DC 20005
http://www.hcbd.biz/