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Banner|Aetna to Enter the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Individual Insurance Exchange Marketplace in Arizona for January 1, 2022

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Additionally, the plans provide members with unique and convenient retail, pharmacy, and no- or low-cost health care services offered at MinuteClinic, CVS HealthHUB and CVS Pharmacy locations across Arizona.

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  • Additionally, the plans provide members with unique and convenient retail, pharmacy, and no- or low-cost health care services offered at MinuteClinic, CVS HealthHUB and CVS Pharmacy locations across Arizona.
  • As an Arizona-based company, we are excited to offer affordable, high-quality coverage to individual members and their families, said Tom Grote, CEO of Banner|Aetna.
  • In addition to Arizona, Aetna/CVS Health is entering the individual exchange market in Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia.
  • Headquartered in Arizona, Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the country.

Aetna, CVS Health to enter the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual insurance exchange marketplace in North Carolina for January 1, 2022

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) will enter the individual insurance exchange marketplace in select counties in North Carolina with their first Aetna CVS Health hybrid-branded insurance product, providing access to health care for more North Carolinians.

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  • WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) will enter the individual insurance exchange marketplace in select counties in North Carolina with their first Aetna CVS Health hybrid-branded insurance product, providing access to health care for more North Carolinians.
  • Aetna and CVS Health bring together quality along with convenience and expanded services to meet consumer health needs, simply and affordably.
  • Additionally, the plan provides members with unique and convenient health care offerings at MinuteClinic, HealthHUB and CVS Pharmacy locations across the country.
  • 20% off select CVS Health Brand health and wellness products at any one of the 10,000 CVS Pharmacy stores.

Healthtech Leader andros Launches Industry-First Credentialing API

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, andros announces the release of the first and only API for NCQA-Certified credentialing—furthering its mission to transform healthcare administration by using data and technology to improve key business processes in provider network management. The API provides a toolkit for any healthcare business, including payers, providers, and telehealth platforms, to build a fully digital NCQA-certified credentialing experience into their applications and portals.

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  • The API provides a toolkit for any healthcare business, including payers, providers, and telehealth platforms, to build a fully digital NCQA-certified credentialing experience into their applications and portals.
  • The andros credentialing solution dramatically accelerates manual credentialing processes that in the past could take months to complete.
  • Horizon BCBS, a market-leading payer in New Jersey and a technology leading among the BlueCross BlueShield plans, is currently implementing the andros API.
  • andros is the first and only technology company to provide healthcare network development and credentialing services in one platform.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Members Can Now Access Virtual Behavioral Health Care Designed for Children & Families with Brightline

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

BOSTON, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") members now have access to Brightline , the first comprehensive behavioral health solution designed specifically to support children, teenagers, and their families.

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  • BOSTON, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") members now have access to Brightline , the first comprehensive behavioral health solution designed specifically to support children, teenagers, and their families.
  • "We're deeply committed to improving access to quality, affordable mental health care for our members," said Andrew Dreyfus, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
  • "We are honored that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts supports our vision for this offering and will be playing an invaluable role in improving behavioral health care for many families."
  • Brightline Care (behavior therapy, speech therapy, and medication support) is covered under Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts health plans.

BlueCross Foundation Accepting Proposals for New BlueCross Healthy Place Projects

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Monday, July 26, 2021

The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation will accept proposals for 2022 BlueCross Healthy Place grants Sunday, Aug. 1 through Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

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  • The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation will accept proposals for 2022 BlueCross Healthy Place grants Sunday, Aug. 1 through Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.
  • BlueCross Healthy Places include features such as playgrounds, splash pads, fitness equipment, sports fields/courts and pavilions for recreation and community events.
  • Tennessee communities are invited to submit proposals for spaces that are tailored to the needs of their area.
  • BlueCross Healthy Place projects are currently underway in the following locations:

Ted Osthelder Named President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Medicaid Health Plan in Wisconsin

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin announced today that Ted Osthelder has been named president of the health plan, a leading managed care provider of health benefits for Wisconsin residents who participate in the states Medicaid programs.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin announced today that Ted Osthelder has been named president of the health plan, a leading managed care provider of health benefits for Wisconsin residents who participate in the states Medicaid programs.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210726005036/en/
    Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin announced today that Ted Osthelder has been named president of the health plan, a leading managed care provider of health benefits for Wisconsin residents who participate in the states Medicaid programs.
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin (BCBSWI), Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation (Compcare) and Wisconsin Collaborative Insurance Company (WCIC).
  • Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin is available at www.anthem.com .

Vida Health to Become In-Network Mental Health Provider for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Virtual chronic care company Vida Health , today announced its joining Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois network of providers to deliver Vidas best-in-class, on-demand virtual mental health solution to millions of lives in the state.

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  • Virtual chronic care company Vida Health , today announced its joining Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois network of providers to deliver Vidas best-in-class, on-demand virtual mental health solution to millions of lives in the state.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210722005260/en/
    Vida Health joins Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois network as an on-demand virtual mental health therapy and coaching practice for BCBSILs 6 million covered lives (Photo: Business Wire)
    Now, as an in-network provider, eligible Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) members enrolled in PPO products will have access to Vidas full spectrum of subclinical to clinical mental health services.
  • We're proud to partner with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois to provide evidence-based virtual mental healthcare to millions of Illinoisans, said Stephanie Tilenius, Vida Health Founder and CEO.
  • Virtual therapy, mental health coaching, and digital therapeutics supplement BCBSILs existing mental health networks, EAPs, and managed solutions.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care for Members in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia Affected by Tropical Storm Elsa

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected.

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected.
  • Blue Cross has more than 123,000 members living in areas where states of emergency have been declared.
  • The company is working to ensure those members can access health services and medications quickly and in locations convenient to them.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ( bluecrossma.org ) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky and Motivo Collaborate in Joint Effort to Expand Access to Counseling Services in Kentucky

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

ATLANTA, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Motivo announced today that it has been selected by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky to receive a grant that will be used to expand access to counseling services throughout Kentucky.

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  • ATLANTA, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Motivo announced today that it has been selected by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky to receive a grant that will be used to expand access to counseling services throughout Kentucky.
  • "Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield continues to find innovative solutions and partnerships to enhance the mental health provider workforce across the Commonwealth that will positively impact our communities," said Leon Lamoreaux, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's Medicaid President in Kentucky.
  • Learn more by visiting: https://motivohealth.com/
    Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Health New England Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Health New England is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Lisa M. Cohen to the role of Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Health New England is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Lisa M. Cohen to the role of Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Cohen joins Health New Englands executive leadership team and reports directly to Richard Swift, President and CEO, Health New England.
  • Cohen comes to Health New England from Fallon Health in Worcester, MA, where she was Vice President of Financial Planning and Accounting Operations, and served as Interim Chief Financial Officer in 2019.
  • A wholly-owned subsidiary of Baystate Health, Health New England offers a range of health care plans in the commercial, Medicaid and Medicare markets.