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The Grossman Group Launches New eBook to Help Leaders and Communicators Transform Their Town Hall Meetings and Engage Their Workforce

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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Employee town hall meetings have long been a mainstay for companies, serving as a critical platform to foster that meaningful connection employees seek.

Key Points: 
  • Employee town hall meetings have long been a mainstay for companies, serving as a critical platform to foster that meaningful connection employees seek.
  • In the best cases, these meetings are interactive and inspiring, however for many employees today, they are still seen as a chore.
  • In an eBook released this month, Chicago-based leadership and communications consultancy The Grossman Group unpacks the need for meaningful change to town hall meetings.
  • "Whether you have a fully in-person, hybrid or remote workforce, this eBook includes actionable takeaways to revitalize your internal communications efforts and town hall meetings specifically."

Texas Capital Bank to Relocate Richardson Offices to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Campus

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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DALLAS, June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBI), the parent company of Texas Capital Bank (the Bank), today announced it will relocate and unite its Richardson, Texas, offices and banking center to a new campus by the fourth quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBI), the parent company of Texas Capital Bank (the Bank), today announced it will relocate and unite its Richardson, Texas, offices and banking center to a new campus by the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Texas Capital Bank has signed a 15-year lease term with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and will occupy four floors in one of its Texas headquarters buildings located on its campus at 1001 East Lookout Drive in Richardson.
  • We are very much looking forward to establishing this as our North Dallas Campus and truly appreciate the partnership of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
  • Health Care Service Corporation is a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

HCSC Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-minded Companies in the US

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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CHICAGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) today was named a 2022 honoree of The Civic 50 by the global nonprofit organization Points of Light. The Civic 50 recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States. This is the eighth time HCSC has been named to The Civic 50, becoming one of only 20 organizations to receive the designation eight or more times.

Key Points: 
  • The Civic 50 recognizes the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States.
  • This is the eighth time HCSC has been named to The Civic 50, becoming one of only 20 organizations to receive the designation eight or more times.
  • "At HCSC, we are committed to elevating how we support our members and the communities we serve through community engagement and ongoing investments," said Maurice Smith, HCSC, president and CEO.
  • A Mutual Legal Reserve Company, HCSC is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE 50 MOST COMMUNITY-MINDED COMPANIES IN THE UNITED STATES

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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BOSTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Points of Light, the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, announced The Civic 50 honorees of 2022 and a report featuring key trends, benchmarking data and insights from the honorees. For the third consecutive year, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has been named an honoree of The Civic 50.

Key Points: 
  • For the third consecutive year, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has been named anhonoree of The Civic 50.
  • "Blue Cross is committed to creating more equitable, just and healthy communities," said Jeff Bellows, vice president of corporate citizenship and public affairs.
  • Companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts are leading the way and setting an example of how you can leverage your employee talent, business models and assets to create deep impact that drives transformational change."
  • About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts:
    Blue Cross Blue Shield ofMassachusetts( bluecrossma.org ) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered inBoston.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to Offer Coverage in the Covered Connecticut Program

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is proud to offer a participating plan as part of the program.

Key Points: 
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is proud to offer a participating plan as part of the program.
  • This is great news, but we still have work to do for our system to thrive, said Lou Gianquinto, President, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut.
  • Additionally, this year the Covered Connecticut program will include expanded benefits such as dental coverage and rides to the doctor at no cost.
  • Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut is available at www.anthem.com .

Cavulus CEO Says As Medicare Advantage Enrollment Increases, CMS Expands Access, Equity, and Increases Beneficiary Protections

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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Enrollment statistics have grown by 10% annually in recent years and within another year should represent 50% of all Medicare coverage selections.

Key Points: 
  • Enrollment statistics have grown by 10% annually in recent years and within another year should represent 50% of all Medicare coverage selections.
  • In addition to countless new rules benefiting existing MA members, CMS also scrutinizes how plans are marketed to potential enrollees.
  • "Member-centric plans continue to gain interest from those aging into Medicare, while plans that are lagging are attracting more attention from CMS."
  • ABOUT CAVULUS - Cavulus is a technology driven specialist in Medicare Advantage insurance solutions.

Crestview Recovery Now In-Network With Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crestview Recovery, an accredited and evidence-based addiction treatment center in Portland, Oregon is now in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crestview Recovery, an accredited and evidence-based addiction treatment center in Portland, Oregon is now in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield now joins Shasta, Moda and Providence Health Plan as In-Network Providers for Crestview Recovery.
  • Second, as an in-network provider, Crestview Recovery can offer its services at a lower cost to Blue Cross Blue Shield members.
  • This is because Blue Cross Blue Shield has negotiated a contract with Crestview Recovery that gives its members a discounted rate.

Castlight Health Selected to Enable New Capabilities for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Castlight Health, a leader in connected health navigation, today announced a collaboration with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) to launch a new health, wellness, and care navigation solution for commercial health plan members, beginning January 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Castlight Health , a leader in connected health navigation, today announced a collaboration with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) to launch a new health, wellness, and care navigation solution for commercial health plan members, beginning January 1, 2023.
  • The new solution uses Castlight's powerful navigation technology to reduce the overall complexity of healthcare and drive Blue Cross members to more personalized, high-value care experiences.
  • We're excited to work with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota to expand access to and utilization of high-value care among their members."
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Robert Haskey, M.D., Joins Penstock Group as Chief Medical Officer

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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COLLINSVILLE, Conn., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Penstock Group has added Dr. Robert "Bob" Haskey, M.D., as chief medical officer of the growingpayment integrity and reimbursement consulting company.

Key Points: 
  • COLLINSVILLE, Conn., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Penstock Group has added Dr. Robert "Bob" Haskey, M.D., as chief medical officer of the growingpayment integrity and reimbursement consulting company.
  • Following his clinical career, Dr. Haskey was a medical director with the Regence Group, a large four-state Blue Cross Blue Shield organization in the Pacific Northwest.
  • After a decade in that role, he joined CGI as senior medical director.
  • Penstock is part of Goodroot , a community of companies reinventing healthcare one system at a time.

MERGE Selected for MM&M 2022 Agency 100 List

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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MERGE , a premium storytelling and technology company, announced today that it has been named to the MM&M 2022 Agency 100.

Key Points: 
  • MERGE , a premium storytelling and technology company, announced today that it has been named to the MM&M 2022 Agency 100.
  • The Agency 100 recognizes the top agencies, from boutique to multinational, in medical marketing and communications, putting MERGE among the industry elite.
  • Each agency is highlighted in an individual, staff-written profile in MM&M's June "Agency 100" issue that allows them to showcase their uniqueness and differentiate themselves from their competitors.
  • "MERGE strives to connect science with soul in measurable ways," said Pat McGloin, Chief Client Officer for MERGE.