Health maintenance organizations

AmeriHealth Caritas Awarded Contract to Continue Serving Louisiana’s Medicaid Population

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Thursday, August 8, 2019

AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies ( AmeriHealth Caritas ), a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other integrated health care solutions for those most in need announced today that its Louisiana Medicaid plan, AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana , has been notified by the Louisiana Department of Health of its intent to award it a contract to continue serving its Medicaid managed care program.

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  • AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies ( AmeriHealth Caritas ), a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other integrated health care solutions for those most in need announced today that its Louisiana Medicaid plan, AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana , has been notified by the Louisiana Department of Health of its intent to award it a contract to continue serving its Medicaid managed care program.
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana has been part of Healthy Louisiana, the states managed care program, since its launch in 2011 and currently serves approximately 200,000 members.
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana is one of five Medicaid managed care plans that participate in the Healthy Louisiana program.
  • Headquartered in Philadelphia, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 35 years of experience serving low-income and chronically ill populations.

Anthem Blue Cross Launches Dental Patient Health History Tool to Improve Patient Outcomes and Reduce Employer Costs

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

That is why we are continuously looking for ways to improve patient health outcomes and reduce costs for employers, said Scott Towers, President of Anthems Dental division.

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  • That is why we are continuously looking for ways to improve patient health outcomes and reduce costs for employers, said Scott Towers, President of Anthems Dental division.
  • The Dental Patient Health History tool provides dentists with a previously unavailable wealth of patient care and condition history allowing them to make more informed decisions and improve outcomes.
  • The Dental Patient Health History tool builds upon similar market-leading capabilities already available to Anthem eye care providers.
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Association.

Mark Friedberg Joins Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Leadership Team

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

BOSTON, Aug. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") announced today that Mark Friedberg, M.D., has joined its leadership team as senior vice president of performance measurement and improvement.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") announced today that Mark Friedberg, M.D., has joined its leadership team as senior vice president of performance measurement and improvement.
  • "Mark brings a strong clinical background combined with remarkable expertise in health policy research," said Chief Operating Officer Rich Lynch.
  • "As a health services researcher and practicing physician, I've always admired Blue Cross' longstanding commitment to designing and implementing effective performance improvement programs," said Friedberg.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ( bluecrossma.com ) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston.

AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina Contracts With Community Care Physician Network to Serve North Carolina Medicaid Recipients

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Monday, August 5, 2019

AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina and Community Care Physician Network, LLC (CCPN) announced that they have signed a contract that will allow CCPN clinicians to serve AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina members seeking primary care services.

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  • AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina and Community Care Physician Network, LLC (CCPN) announced that they have signed a contract that will allow CCPN clinicians to serve AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina members seeking primary care services.
  • AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina is a managed care organization that is slated to begin serving North Carolina Medicaid enrollees in November 2019 and is part of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies .
  • CCPNs agreement with Community Care of North Carolina, Inc. (CCNC) allows CCNC to support CCPN practices serving AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina members with care management and provider support services.
  • AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina is a managed care organization that will offer a standard benefit plan to North Carolina Medicaid enrollees, with coverage slated to begin in November 2019.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Initiative Aims to Catalyze Creative Solutions to Health Inequities

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Health inequities disproportionately impact communities of color and American Indians, as well as those living in rural Minnesota and people with low incomes.

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  • Health inequities disproportionately impact communities of color and American Indians, as well as those living in rural Minnesota and people with low incomes.
  • The Center for Prevention at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) believes that all people, regardless of race, income, zip code or other factors, should have opportunities to live the healthiest lives possible.
  • To advance health equity, Blue Cross launched the Catalyst Funding Initiative and is investing $396,000 to catalyze creative solutions to health inequities.
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, headquartered in Chicago.

Anthem Blue Cross Introduces Comprehensive At-Home Care Services for Chronically Ill Individuals in Sacramento Area

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Anthem Blue Cross has partnered with CareMore Health and River City Medical Group (RCMG) to introduce a new, first-of-its kind model of care that provides comprehensive, home-based services for Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal consumers in the Sacramento area who are chronically ill and have complex healthcare needs.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross has partnered with CareMore Health and River City Medical Group (RCMG) to introduce a new, first-of-its kind model of care that provides comprehensive, home-based services for Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal consumers in the Sacramento area who are chronically ill and have complex healthcare needs.
  • Through the CareMore home-based program, Anthem Blue Cross offers new solutions that address the unique needs of chronically ill individuals, expands access to services and helps physicians improve health outcomes for our consumers with the most complex needs, said Dr. Barsam Kasravi, president of Anthem Blue Cross Medicaid Health Plan.
  • Anthem Blue Cross helps improve health care access and quality for Californians by developing innovative care management programs and services.
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan, Inc. are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Association.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its Foundation Commit $214,000 to Address Mental Health and Homelessness in Southeast Ohio

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio and its Foundation have announced a funding commitment targeting homelessness and mental health in southeast Ohio.

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  • The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio and its Foundation have announced a funding commitment targeting homelessness and mental health in southeast Ohio.
  • I appreciate Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundations commitment to Southeast Ohio and their focus on the whole health of people.
  • About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio:
    Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Community Insurance Company, 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.

Mike Ramseier named president of Kaiser Permanente Colorado

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Monday, July 29, 2019

OAKLAND, Calif., July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente announced today that Mike Ramseier is the new regional president for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente announced today that Mike Ramseier is the new regional president for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado.
  • In his role, Ramseier will lead all health care and health plan operations for Kaiser Permanente Colorado, which as the state's largest nonprofit health plan provides care for more than 640,000 members.
  • Ramseier has deep experience in Colorado, having served as president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado from 2011 to 2017.
  • Ramseier will report directly to Gregory A. Adams, executive vice president and group president, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals.

Florida Blue Medicare contracts with The Villages Health to provide more Medicare Advantage options to The Villages residents

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Monday, July 29, 2019

THE VILLAGES, Fla., July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Blue is expanding its relationship with The Villages Health to include Florida Blue Medicare Advantage members.

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  • THE VILLAGES, Fla., July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Blue is expanding its relationship with The Villages Health to include Florida Blue Medicare Advantage members.
  • "Our mission at Florida Blue to help people and communities achieve better health aligns perfectly with the excellent care provided by The Villages Health.
  • We are eager to expand our relationship and offer residents of The Villages more Medicare Advantage options," said Kathy Feeny, head of Florida Blue Medicare.
  • Florida Blue, Florida's Blue Cross and Blue Shield company, has been providing health insurance to residents of Florida for 75 years.

Health Care Service Corporation Announces Leadership Changes

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

CHICAGO, July 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), the nation's largest customer-owned health insurer, today announced the departure of President and CEO Paula Steiner, who led the organization since 2016.

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  • CHICAGO, July 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), the nation's largest customer-owned health insurer, today announced the departure of President and CEO Paula Steiner, who led the organization since 2016.
  • "We are grateful to Paula for her many years of leadership and service to HCSC and our 16 million members, and we wish her well in future endeavors.
  • "As we look to the future and our next generation of leadership, our commitment to standing with our members in sickness and health will not change."
  • Health Care Service Corporation is the country's largest customer-owned health insurer and fourth largest health insurer overall, with more than 16 million members in its health plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.