Wednesday, July 19, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Jamie Carracher
AHIP
Former Vice President, Public Affairs & Digital Engagement
Mr. Robert Corenson
Benefits America Insurance Services, LLC
Managing Director of Employee Benefits at Venbrook Insurance Services
Andrew Dreyfus
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA)
Retired President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Anthony (Tony) S. Barth
Delta Dental of California and Affiliates
Former President and CEO
Ms. Tina Wood
DMC Care | Detroit Medical Center
COO
Ms. Bridgett Feagin
DMC Care | Detroit Medical Center
CFO
Dr. Patricia Wilkerson-Uddyback
DMC Care | Detroit Medical Center
CMO
Mr. Scott Steiner
DMC Care | Detroit Medical Center
CEO
Ms. Janet Hohmann
Edifecs, Inc.
Director, Corporate Communications
Mr. Sunny Singh
Edifecs, Inc.
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Ms. Terri Bresenham
GE Healthcare
Former President and CEO, Sustainable Healthcare Solutions
Mr. Dwight D. Chenette
Health Choice Network (HCN)
President
Nancy Hanewinckel
Humana Inc.
Lead - East Division Media Relations
Fernando Valverde M.D.
Humana Inc.
Regional Market President
Navdeep Singh Sangha MD
Kaiser Permanente Southern California
Regional Telestroke Lead
Mr. Lowell Goodman
Kaiser Permanente Southern California
Former Director of Media Relations & Digital Programs
Mr. Troy Caraway
Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation
Chief Executive Officer
Ann Basco
Sterling Administration
Former Director of Marketing
Mr. Rob Abernethy
Sterling Administration
Director of Sales
Ms. Cora Tellez
Sterling Administration | Sterling HSA
Founder & CEO
Ms. Pattie Dale Tye
The Humana Foundation, Inc.
Executive Director
Mr. Terry R. Bolz
Unity Health Plans | Unity Health Insurance | Unity Health Plans Insurance Corporation
Former Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of Board
Mr. Troy Caraway
UnityPoint Health
Senior Vice President
Mr. George Kamperschroer
UnityPoint Health
Chair of the Board of Directors
Dr. Alan Kaplan
UW Health | University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
CEO
Mr. Peter Winter
Westlake Risk & Insurance Services
President of Employee Benefits
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: Video - We're All Paying the Cost for Higher Drug Prices
There is no debate about it – the harmful effects of rising drug prices go beyond just the patients who need new, innovative and sometimes life-saving treatments. Everyone pays for the cost of higher drug prices. In this Health Care in Focus video, we explore the effects of high drug costs and why the pharmaceutical industry needs to come to the table to help solve the problem.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Statement On Senate Leadership's Plan To Repeal The Affordable Care Act
"We oppose any effort that seeks to repeal the Affordable Care Act but delays meaningful action to stabilize health insurance markets, make care more affordable, and sustain the significant coverage gains that have been made over the past decade," said Andrew Dreyfus , President & CEO of BCBSMA

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Delta Dental Wins Renewed Contract to Administer Dental Benefits to Active Duty Officers of the Commissioned Corps
“We’re grateful for the confidence PHS is showing in Delta Dental by selecting us to continue administration of this very important program. Our expertise as a dental benefits administrator allows us to keep costs low while providing a quality dental benefits program with access to the nation’s largest dental networks," said Mr. Anthony S. Barth , President and CEO, Delta Dental

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Prestige Health Choice Awarded NCQA Interim Health Plan Accreditation
" HCN is committed to improving the quality of service and care to our members. Interim NCQA accreditation is evidence that this commitment is already generating positive results. We are excited about our evolution and what the future holds for Prestige and its members," said Mr. Dwight D. Chenette , President, Prestige Health Choice

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UW Health, UnityPoint Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter Finalize Deeper Partnership
“Changes to the health insurance landscape are prompting health insurers to partner to gain efficiency. Greater access to more products and offerings will help meet rising consumer expectations regarding the cost, coordination and experience of care," said Mr. Troy Caraway , CEO of Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation and a senior vice president of UnityPoint Health

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The Humana Foundation announced a grant of $100,000 for Hispanic Unity of Florida
SALUD al dia magazine was present at a press conference to announce a $100,000 grant to Hispanic Unity of Florida, HUF. The funds will be used to expand the "Te Ayudo" program, which aims to reduce healthcare disparities and increase healthcare access for uninsured and underinsured individuals and families, particularly Hispanic and other minority populations.

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Humana Foundation Awards $735,000 to South Florida Nonprofits to Improve Health of Community
" Humana is committed to improving the health and well-being of our community, and we are so pleased the Humana Foundation is providing financial support to these eight organizations. We look forward to seeing the transformative impact these health and wellness programs will have on our community in the years to come," said Dr. Fernando Valverde M.D. , Humana South and North Florida Medicare President

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Excellence in Stroke Care: Kaiser Permanente Hospitals in Southern California Receive Quality Achievement Awards
" Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Southern California have the expertise, the dedication and the infrastructure to provide outstanding care for complex stroke conditions. These awards from the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association confirm Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to using the latest science to treat our stroke patients," said regional telestroke lead for Kaiser Permanente, Dr. Navdeep Singh Sangha MD

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Rob Abernethy Joins Sterling Administration as Sales Director in Dallas
Sterling Administration is proud to announce that Mr. Rob Abernethy has joined the team as Sales Director, leading our new business development effort in Dallas, Texas. “On behalf of the Sterling Family, I am thrilled to welcome Rob to the team," said Ms. Cora Tellez , Sterling’s President and CEO

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Westlake Risk & Insurance Services Partners with Benefits America
"We've built a great community at Benefits America Insurance Services, LLC through our collaboration with our market-leading partner agencies. Our unique partnership gives us the size and clout clients need while still retaining the personalized service of a boutique agency. Westlake offers an added level of this service to our clients and prospects. We're excited to have them join us," said Mr. Robert Corenson , Managing Director of Employee Benefits at Venbrook Insurance Service

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

Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
Edifecs Modernizes Nebraska Medicaid Program with Smart Trading Platform
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
Detroit Medical Center Announces Moves in C-Suite Positions
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
GE Healthcare Premieres Heroines of Health, A Documentary Highlighting the Courageous Women Who Tackle Some of the Toughest Challenges in Global Health
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