Thursday, November 9, 2017
 
Your Health Insurance Plan Company News Quick Read-
Who's making news today?  Here is HCBD-Who'sIT!
 
 
Executive Index
by Company
Ms. Teresa White
Aflac Incorporated
U.S. President
Ms. Marilyn Tavenner
AHIP
Retired President and CEO
Ms. Kristine Grow
AHIP
Former Senior Vice President, Communications
Mr. Steven (Steve) Auerbach
Alegeus Technologies
Executive Chairman
Jennifer Irwin
Alegeus Technologies
Former Senior Vice President - Marketing
Ms. Joyzelle Davis
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado
Former Public Relations Director
Dr. Greg Sweat
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City | Blue KC
Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Mr. Michael J. Guyette
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Patrick Conway MD, MSc
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) | Blue Cross NC
Former President and CEO
Amy McHugh
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA)
Director of Media Relations
Bruce D. Nash MD, MBA
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA)
Chief Medical Officer
Mr. Daniel J. Loepp
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
President and CEO
Mark Cziraky
Carelon Research
Vice President of Research and Development Operations
Mr. Ron Goldstein
Choice Administrators
Former President and CEO
Mr. Ron Goldstein
Choice Administrators
President
Ms. Mary Tullis Engvall
CIGNA HealthCare | The Cigna Group
Former Senior Director - Corporate Responsibility
Mr. Michael (Mike) Phillips
CIGNA HealthCare | The Cigna Group
President and General Manager for Midwest Market
Mr. Gary C. Bhojwani
CNO IT Services | CNO Financial Group, Inc. | Conseco Services
President and CEO
Mr. Domenic Bonanni
DMW Direct
Front-End Web Developer
Mr. Justin Stauffer
DMW Direct
Vice President of Digital Services
Mr. George A. Price
DMW Direct
Vice President, Business Development
Jeff Meyers
DMW Direct
Jeff Meyers Marketing
Puneet Maheshwari
DocASAP | Optum
CEO
Nicole Hess MBA
DocASAP | Optum
Former Vice President of Marketing
Ms. Karen Ignagni
EmblemHealth, Inc.
President and CEO
Scott McClelland PharmD
Florida Blue
Senior Director of Commercial and Specialty Pharmacy
Doug Bartel MBA
Florida Blue
State and Regional Communications Leader
Mr. Scott Zimmerman
Greenway Health, LLC | Greenway Clearinghouse
Former Chief Executive Officer
Joe Brown
Greenway Health, LLC | Greenway Clearinghouse
Former Director, Content and Communications
Patricia (Pat) Wang JD
Healthfirst
President & Chief Executive Officer
Richard Shinto MD, MBA
InnovaCare Health
President and CEO
Mr. Bernard J. Tyson
Kaiser Permanente
Mr. Lou Gianquinto
Missouri Care, An Anthem Inc. Company
Former President
Ms. Margaret (Peggy) E. O'Kane
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
President
Mr. Peter Marino
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Chris Wing
SCAN Health Plan | HealthRight Group
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Terri L. Maxwell PhD, APRN
Turn-Key Health, a division of CareCentrix
Former Chief Clinical Officer
Kenneth (Ken) A. Burdick JD
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Former Chief Executive Officer
Karen Johnson
WellCare of California, Inc.
Fomer Chief Operating Officer
Peter (Pete) Masanotti
Zyter|TruCare
Former Chief Executive Officer
 
Company News Headlines
     
HIP News and Announcements      
AHIP Blog: How to Give Support to Family Caregivers
It’s no secret that being the caregiver for a loved one can be one of the most stressful family obligations you’ll encounter. And the reasons why are made very clear in the theme the National Caregiving Alliance has chosen for National Family Caregivers Month November 2017: “Caregiving Around the Clock.”

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Nine New Members Elected to AHIP Board of Directors
In all our recommendations, we stayed focused on a few key principles: affordability, choice, protections for patients, and market stability. I offer my greatest thanks to Joe for his strong commitment to the millions of people our industry serves daily. These leaders are committed to ensuring the best use of every dollar spent on coverage and care. I look forward to working with them to promote new ways to improve affordability and quality," said Ms. Marilyn Tavenner , President and CEO, AHIP

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Anthem Health Plans Play Major Role in Trial to Determine Best Aspirin Dose to Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
" Carelon Research and Elevance Health are excited to be taking part in this important trial, which is expected to yield practical, real-world guidance for the more than 15.4 million Americans living with heart disease. We’re taking the outreach for this trial to members who live across the country, and many are in rural or other geographies that aren’t reached by traditional clinical trials," said Mark Cziraky , HealthCore Vice President of Research and ADAPTABLE site primary investigator

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Joins Nationwide Commitment to Improve Access To and Quality of Substance Abuse Treatment
"Here in Massachusetts, one in ten of our neighbors struggle with alcohol or drug dependency. We are proud to join this national movement to improve both access and care. The Principles are yet another step Blue Cross is taking to ensure our members get the quality care they need when they need it," said Dr. Bruce D. Nash MD, MBA , chief physician executive at BCBSMA

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Easy Choice Health Plan Honors Physician Groups for Dedication to Providing Exceptional Care in Accordance with HEDIS
"At WellCare of California , our physicians are integral to improving the health and quality of life of our members. These physician groups have shown an outstanding commitment to quality care while helping to provide improved, healthier lives for our members and their communities," said Karen Johnson , executive director at Easy Choice

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Florida Blue to cease coverage of OxyContin in effort to help fight opioid abuse
"After careful review of the scientific data supporting the abuse-deterrent features of Xtampza ER, we decided to replace OxyContin on the formulary and believe this will be an important step to addressing the opioid epidemic among the people we serve in the state," said Dr. Scott McClelland PharmD , vice president of commercial and specialty pharmacy at Florida Blue

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Cigna Foundation Gives Three-Year, $450,000 Grant to Bright Star Community Outreach to Address Trauma among Victims of Violence in Chicago
" is proud to partner with Bright Star, Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine and the United Way as we wrap our arms around this community where we live and work, and which our customers call home,” said Mr. Michael Phillips , President, Cigna Midwest Markets

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Missouri Care Receives Renewal of NCQA Quality Accreditation for MO HealthNet Managed Care (Medicaid) Plan
"Achieving an Accreditation status from NCQA is a sign that a health plan is serious about quality. It is awarded to plans whose service and clinical quality meet or exceed NCQA's rigorous requirements for consumer protection and quality improvement," said Ms. Margaret E. O'Kane , president, NCQA

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SCAN to Sponsor "Legacy--A Celebration of Senior Artists," Presented by EngAGE, Nov. 17-30
"Gone are the days when getting older meant you were done growing, learning and contributing. Many seniors today want to take advantage of this time of their lives to discover new talents, express themselves creatively, connect with others and contribute to the vitality of their communities," said Mr. Chris Wing , CEO, SCAN Health Plan | HealthRight Group

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Blue KC Announces Spira Care
"Spira Care is the latest step in 's series of primary care programs that's designed to bring back the personal side of healthcare. Spira Care gives patients the time and access to the care they need, and creates a system for doctors that's designed to foster relationships with their patients and provide better care," said Dr. Greg Sweat , Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Blue KC

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EmblemHealth and Coalition of Asian-American IPA, Inc. Announce Collaboration on New Comprehensive Health Assessment Services to Address Health Needs in New York’s Chinese Communities
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WellCare Names Dr. Naim Munir Senior Medical Director in Kentucky
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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 HR-Jobs-Promotions
HIP Wonk Watch
HIP Industry Events

HIP Care Management and Well-Being Announcements    back to index
Casenet Releases TruCare ProAuth, the First Fully Integrated Provider Authorization Submission Capability
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Solutions News and Announcements    back to index
DocASAP - Greenway Relationship Enables Simplified Access Through Online Scheduling for Thousands of Healthcare Providers Nationally
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Alegeus Enhances Consumer Portal with New Marketplace
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HIP HR-Jobs-Promotions    back to index
Domenic Bonanni Joins DMW Direct As Front-End Web Developer
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HIP Wonk Watch    back to index
Greenway Health Earns 2015 ONC Health IT Certification for All Three EHR Solutions; Looks Ahead to Improve Healthcare Delivery in Value-Based Care by Transforming the Way Physicians Work
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HIP Industry Events    back to index
Turn-Key Health Helps Individuals with Advanced Illness Overcome Barriers Accessing Palliative Care, Exhibits at CAPC 2017
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CaliforniaChoice Highlights Call Center Transformation at Annual Dreamforce Conference
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