Friday, March 23, 2018
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Richard L. Fuller MS
3M Health Information Systems
Economist, Clinical & Economic Research
Ben Jenkins
AHIP
Former Vice President of Communications
Ms. Jeanette M. Rice
American Fidelity Assurance Company
EVP and Assistant Chief Operating Officer
Dave Carpenter
American Fidelity Assurance Company
President and COO
Mr. Gary Brock
Baylor Scott & White Healthcare | Scott & White Health Plan
Chief Operating Officer of Baylor Scott & White Health, North Texas
Shara McClure
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Inc. (BCBSTX)
Former Vice President for Network Management
Kirsten Page
Capital BlueCross | Capital Blue Cross
Former Senior Public Relations Strategist
Jennifer Chambers MD, MBA, FACP
Capital BlueCross | Capital Blue Cross
Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Ms. Rosemarie Day
Day Health Strategies, LLC (DHS)
Principal
Mr. Abhishek Singh
Everest Group
Practice Director
Mr. Darnell Dent
FirstCare Health Plans - SHA, LLC (dba FirstCare)
Former President and CEO
Mr. Scott Carlisle
FirstCare Health Plans - SHA, LLC (dba FirstCare)
Regional Sales Director
Ms. Ashley Tait-Dinger
Florida Health Care Coalition (FHCC)
Director, Quality & Value Measurement
Karen van Caulil PhD
Florida Health Care Coalition (FHCC)
President and CEO
William (Bill) Lucia FLMI
Gainwell Technologies
Former Chief Executive Officer
Elizabeth Bonet
Gainwell Technologies
Senior Director - Employee Communications
Abdou Bah
Health Partners Plans
Former Associate Vice President of Quality Optimization
Mr. Steve Schlager
Health Partners Plans
Senior Vice President and General Manager of Central Pennsylvania
Monet Irving
Health Partners Plans
Communications Specialist
Mr. Tim State
Humana Inc.
Enterprise Vice President of Associate Well-being
Dr. Roy A. Beveridge
Humana Inc.
Retired Chief Medical Officer
Alex Kepnes MBA
Humana Inc.
Former Director, Corporate Communications
Bruce D. Broussard MBA
Humana Inc.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Thomas Pham
Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)
VP of Strategy
Bradley (Brad) P. Gilbert MD
Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)
Former Chief Executive Officer
Jamal S. Rana MD, PhD
Kaiser Permanente
Cardiologist and Adjunct Investigator With the Division of Research
Dr. Marc Jaffe
Kaiser Permanente of Northern California
Clinical Leader
Mr. Louis Adams
NTT DATA Services
Public Relations - Healthcare and Life Sciences
Mr. Alan Hughes
NTT DATA Services
Chief Operating Officer
Savitha Lakshman
NTT DATA Services
Analyst Relations and Communications
Ms. Heather Mills
Signify Health, a CVS Health company
Director of Corporate Marketing
Christopher (Chris) Garcia CPA
Signify Health, a CVS Health company
Chief Executive Officer (Remedy Partners)
Mr. Eugene Sayan
Softheon Inc.
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jon M. Kingsdale PhD
Wakely Consulting Group Inc.
Managing Director
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Responds to Omnibus Spending Bill
Premium reduction measures in the individual market would have ensured that Americans who buy their own coverage had more affordable choices that offer access to high-quality care. We are disappointed that Congress was unable to take this opportunity to help reduce premiums for hardworking Americans.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Baylor Scott & White Health Announce New Agreement That Will Expand Access to Care
“This agreement reaffirms that bond that goes back to the 1930s, but more importantly demonstrates our mutual commitment to provide BCBSTX members with high quality, cost-effective health care. We are excited that we can continue to work with such a respected health system and provide our retail members access to Baylor Scott & White’s vast network of physicians and facilities," said Shara McClure , Divisional Senior Vice President, Texas Health Care Delivery for BCBSTX

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Capital BlueCross Announces Significant Reduction in Opioids Dispensed Following Prescription Limitations
"We take our role in fighting this epidemic very seriously. Eighty percent of first time heroin users previously used/misused prescription opioids. That is why it is critical that we do our part to stem the flow of prescription opioids in our communities," said Dr. Jennifer Chambers MD, MBA, FACP , Chief Medical Officer, Capital BlueCross

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IEHP partners with IEDC to present Inland Empire Disabilities Expo featuring aerialist Jen Bricker
"At IEHP , we are proud to participate in the Inland Empire Disabilities Expo. Our involvement reflects our continuous efforts to offer more wellness options to our Members and all persons with disabilities," said Dr. Bradley P. Gilbert MD , Chief Executive Officer, IEHP

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Kaiser Permanente: Integrated Program Improves Heart and Stroke Risk Factors in Those With Diabetes
“This study shows that the PHASE program addresses the daunting challenge of controlling risk factors in a high-risk population consistently and over an extended period of time, by the systematic application of a simple treatment protocol, a comprehensive registry, performance metrics, and task sharing with care managers," said Dr. Jamal S. Rana MD, PhD , cardiologist at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center and adjunct researcher at the Division of Research

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American Fidelity President Jeanette Rice Receives Inaugural Great Place to Work For All Leadership Award
" Ms. Jeanette M. Rice is very approachable and is great to work with. Jeanette goes the extra mile to be as transparent about our business as is humanly possible. Leading by example, she expects and ensures that her executive team delivers on the transparency theme as well,” said Dave Carpenter , Corporate President, American Fidelity Assurance Company

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FirstCare Health Plans Names New Regional Sales Director
"We took great care in our selection as we wanted to assure our agents and brokers that we were bringing in the right person to support our sales efforts in the communities we serve. Mr. Scott Carlisle 's experience and sales achievements prove he is the right choice to elevate FirstCare 's market position. We are excited to have him on board with FirstCare," said Mr. Darnell Dent , President and CEO, FirstCare

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Health Partners Plans Leaders Invited to Present Innovative Approach to Value Based Care at Nation’s Leading Healthcare Finance Association
“As a hospital-owned plan, Health Partners Plans is uniquely positioned to understand and address the needs not only of its members, but also of its providers. Keeping both top of mind gives us an advantage in our approach to health care because we are able to balance the revenue cycle with delivering outstanding service to our customers," said Mr. Steve Schlager , Senior Vice President and General Manager of Central Pennsylvania, HPP

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Humana Releases its 2018 Bold Goal Progress Report: More Healthy Days Achieved, Social Determinants of Health Addressed, and Involvement with Local Communities Expanded
“Seniors face unique challenges, including living with multiple chronic conditions and social determinants that can lead to poor health. Learning to solve these issues will help all of us. By slowing chronic disease progression through a holistic approach to personalized care, we can help physicians and other care professionals provide care that helps seniors prosper -- physically and mentally," said Bruce D. Broussard MBA , President and Chief Executive Officer, Humana

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

Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
Remedy Partners and the Florida Health Care Coalition Join Forces to Succeed with Bundled Payment Programs
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
The Joint Commission: New Study Analyzes Effect of Adjusting for Socioeconomic Status in CMS Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
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NTT DATA Ranked a Top Provider for Healthcare Services by Everest Group
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HMS Cited by Gartner in Payment Integrity-focused Research Report and Market Guide for Healthcare Payer Care Management Workflow Applications
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HIP Industry Events    back to index
Softheon to present with Wakely Consulting and Day Health Strategies at the 2018 State Healthcare IT Connect Summit
"With newer technologies come newer challenges and the need innovation, and that is why we as an industry must stay at the forefront of technology and security. The HITC Summit allows some of healthcare's most innovative thinkers to discuss, collaborate, and brainstorm answers to some of the industry's most important questions and issues," said Mr. Eugene Sayan , Founder and CEO, Softheon
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