Tuesday, September 12, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Ms. Jill Flaxington
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)
Former Public Relations Specialist
Ms. Gail Carvelli
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)
Former Managing Director, Public Relations
Ms. Maria Tateosian
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)
Senior Consumer Engagement Specialist
Steven (Steve) Udvarhelyi MD
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
President and CEO
John Maginnis
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Former Vice President - Strategic Communications
Mr. J. Bradley (Brad) Wilson
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) | Blue Cross NC
Retired President and 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
Mr. Edmund (Ed) E. Kroll
Centene Corporation
Retired SVP, Finance and Investor Relations
Mr. Patrick (Pat) Geraghty
Florida Blue
GuideWell Chairman and CEO
Monet Irving
Health Partners Plans
Communications Specialist
Mr. William S. George Sr.
Health Partners Plans
Retired President and Chief Executive Officer
Bruce D. Broussard MBA
Humana Inc.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. George Price
Inovalon, Inc.
Former VP, Investor Relations
Keith Dunleavy MD
Inovalon, Inc.
President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board
Ms. Margaret (Peggy) E. O'Kane
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
President
Warner L. Thomas
Ochsner Health System
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Robert (Rob) A. Tulio
RAM Technologies, Inc.
President
Mr. Chris Coffey
Sunflower Health Plan
Former President and CEO
Ms. Pattie Dale Tye
The Humana Foundation, Inc.
Executive Director
Mr. William (Bill) Hagan
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona
Chief Executive Officer
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Ochsner Health System Announce Partnership to Address State’s Poor Health Outcomes and Rising Healthcare Costs
“What’s unique is that an insurer and provider are now aligned with a shared vision of what it takes to improve the health delivery system and we are working in partnership with Ochsner Health System to do just that. We both understand that transforming healthcare is the only way to achieve the results we need in terms of quality and value," said Dr. Steven Udvarhelyi MD , President and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

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Sunflower Health Plan Achieves 95 Percent Satisfaction Rate
" Sunflower 's business model has always been, first, to do what's right for our members, and this survey shows that it's working. We're happy to see that so many of our most vulnerable members are pleased with our care staff and services," said Mr. Chris Coffey , Sunflower Health Plan president and CEO

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Blue Shield of California Offers Assistance to Members Affected by Hurricane Irma
Blue Shield of California is closely monitoring the severe conditions caused by Hurricane Irma. The health plan has implemented the following services to help ensure continuity of care for affected members in Florida, South Carolina and parts of Georgia, as well as U.S. territories of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico: We are allowing for the immediate refill of prescriptions for members who live in these areas, even if they are not yet due to be refilled, We are extending claims and appeal filing times, Magellan Health , Blue Shield’s contracted managed care plan for behavioral health, is providing free access to resources, materials and counseling services through its dedicated hotline: 1-800-327-7451, TelaDoc Health is offering access to general medical care at no charge for residents of the evacuation zones. To receive care, affected individuals should call 1-855-221-0370 or visit teladoc.com/irma for more information.

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Health Partners Plans Awarded NCQA’s Highest Accreditation Status
“We are extremely proud to receive this recognition from NCQA . Health Partners Plans has spent the last 32 years focusing on providing member-centric, extraordinary care for those we serve. Our excellent accreditation status affirms our continued commitment to delivering high-quality care through innovative, evidence-based programs that improve health outcomes for our members," said Mr. William S. George Sr. , President and CEO, HPP

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care for Florida Members Affected by Hurricane Irma
"Like all Americans, we're monitoring the path of this storm with deep concern. Our focus is on ensuring that our members can get the care they need, when they need it, whether they've had to evacuate or they're staying in their homes. It's critical that our members have continuity of care when dealing with such a devastating event," said Andrew Dreyfus , President & CEO of BCBSMA

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Takes Steps to Ensure Access to Care, Medication for Customers Affected by Hurricane Irma
“Member health and safety are our primary concern, and we are taking these steps to help customers focus on their most immediate needs. These steps will ensure that our customers can get the health care and medications they need during and after the storm," said Mr. J. Bradley Wilson , President and CEO, Blue Cross NC

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CEO Pat Geraghty Pledges $1 Million from Florida Blue to Aid Hurricane Recovery
"The devastation wrought by Hurricane Irma – from the Keys and south Florida, up our beautiful west coast, and on north to Tallahassee and Jacksonville – has been heartbreaking. The staggering power of nature has humbled us, affecting millions and changing lives and circumstances possibly for years to come. While we know that Floridians are incredibly resilient, we also know that our neighbors and communities will need help to recover and rebuild. The entire Florida Blue family, driven by our mission, stands ready to do our part," said Mr. Patrick Geraghty , CEO of Florida Blue

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Humana Foundation Donates $1,000,000 to Support Hurricane Irma Relief
“We stand with the millions of Americans who are dealing with the devastation brought by this powerful storm. We are committed to providing support and assistance for disaster relief and recovery efforts to affected communities that more than one million Humana members, more than 10,000 employees, and countless health care provider partners call home," said Bruce D. Broussard MBA , President and CEO, Humana

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island celebrates 10 years of “Asegurate” show on Latino Public Radio – listen now!
At BCBSRI , we believe in helping you take control of your health. That’s why we partner with Latino Public Radio to bring you Asegurate, a radio show that aims to deliver the important information you and your family need to live a healthier life. From exploring Medicare options to understanding your healthcare team - we’ve got you covered!

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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

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UnitedHealthcare Selects the Inovalon ONE Platform
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
RAM Technologies, Inc. to Provide Clients with Support for Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) Well in Advance of Mandated Deadline
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