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Anthem President Monica Schmude Recognized as One of the Most Powerful Leaders in Washington

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia President Monica Schmude was recently recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of its Power 100 for 2023.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia President Monica Schmude was recently recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of its Power 100 for 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107656658/en/
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield President Monica Schmude (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Monica Schmude has been a fixture in the health insurance industry for three decades, including the last 12 as mid-Atlantic market president for Cigna,” said the Washington Business Journal.
  • “But this year she jumped ship for a rival, taking the helm at Anthem Health Plans of Virginia in April.
  • Schmude is listed with 26 nonprofit, medical and insurance and advocacy leaders in a category the WBJ calls its Advocates & Game Changers.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas' Special Beginnings® initiative to fund additional CenteringPregnancy sites statewide

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) continues its collaboration with Centering Healthcare Institute (CHI) to add up to 20 additional CenteringPregnancy sites as part of BCBSTX's statewide evolved Special Beginnings® initiative to improve health outcomes for Texas moms and babies.

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  • RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) continues its collaboration with Centering Healthcare Institute (CHI) to add up to 20 additional CenteringPregnancy sites as part of BCBSTX's statewide evolved Special Beginnings® initiative to improve health outcomes for Texas moms and babies.
  • Numerous studies have shown that CenteringPregnancy practices are able to improve health outcomes for mothers and their babies as well as reduce health disparities.
  • BCBSTX's collaboration with CHI began in 2020 and has resulted in awarding seven Texas provider locations with grants to implement CenteringPregnancy's group model.
  • BCBSTX's statewide expanded Special Beginnings® initiative aims to improve health outcomes for Texas moms and babies following data that showed nine out of 10 maternal deaths in Texas were preventable.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation and Count the Kicks Partner to Expand Stillbirth Prevention Program in Connecticut

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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The results have led researchers to call for urgent action to address the stillbirth crisis in the U.S. and to study Count the Kicks on a national level.

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  • The results have led researchers to call for urgent action to address the stillbirth crisis in the U.S. and to study Count the Kicks on a national level.
  • Count the Kicks has a free app that provides expectant parents a simple, non-invasive way to monitor their babies’ well-being every day.
  • “We are honored to partner with Count the Kicks to provide real-time resources and solutions for expectant moms and families in the state through educational and innovative programming,” said Lou Gianquinto, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut.
  • Through this collaboration, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation is hoping to bring the same success to Connecticut, which would save approximately 51 babies in the state each year.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota names Brett Hart, PhD, as Vice President of Behavioral Health and Mental Health Parity

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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EAGAN, Minn., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced that Brett Hart has joined the organization as vice president of behavioral health and mental health parity.

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  • EAGAN, Minn., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced that Brett Hart has joined the organization as vice president of behavioral health and mental health parity.
  • In this role, Hart leads enterprise-wide initiatives to optimize Blue Cross' behavioral and mental health services, including health equity goals and mental health parity.
  • Prior to Centene Corporation, Hart held various regional and national clinical operations roles at Optum over the course of 19 years.
  • "His thoughtful approach to transformation and collaboration, combined with proven leadership on advancing mental health issues, makes Brett the right person to be driving the strategic mission and objectives of our Behavioral Health area."

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus Medicare plans are among top-rated in nation on member experience, service

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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EAGAN, Minn., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) and Blue Plus today announced that two of its most popular Medicare offerings, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans and Platinum BlueSM Cost plans, have earned 4.5 out of a possible five stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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  • EAGAN, Minn., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) and Blue Plus today announced that two of its most popular Medicare offerings, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans and Platinum BlueSM Cost plans, have earned 4.5 out of a possible five stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
  • Overall, 100 percent of Blue Cross Medicare membership in CMS-rated plans for 2024 will be in a 4-star plan or higher.
  • Blue Cross Medicare Advantage plans are top-rated by members for customer service, receiving 5 out of 5-starsi.
  • According to Blue Cross data, more than two-thirds (78%) of Medicare member calls are successfully resolved in a single phone call.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas grants additional $3.7 million to community non-profits in support of Texas moms, babies

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) has granted an additional $3.7 million to seven local non-profits that serve and support access to health care for Texas moms and babies as part of BCBSTX's statewide expanded Special Beginnings® maternal and infant health initiative to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

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  • Abide Women's Health Services to expand their community-based prenatal and maternal health services through their Easy Access™ Clinic and new mobile unit.
  • HOPE Clinic to support their Maternal Outcomes Management Improvement (MOMI) project for women at the highest risk for severe maternal morbidity.
  • They offer early, continuous utilization of prenatal care, educate about healthy spacing between pregnancies and promote general reproductive health.
  • "In order to move the needle and support Texas moms and babies, it will take a collective effort.

William Krenz Joins Cambia Health Solutions as Senior Vice President of Government Programs

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Cambia Health Solutions announces William Krenz as senior vice president of government programs.

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  • Cambia Health Solutions announces William Krenz as senior vice president of government programs.
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    William Krenz, senior vice president of government programs, Cambia Health Solutions (Photo: Business Wire)
    “William is a seasoned health care executive with deep expertise in transforming business operations and experience built around better serving customers,” said Jared Short, Cambia president and CEO.
  • Krenz has also served as the vice president of operations and production services for Blue Shield of California and executive vice president and chief administrative officer of Medicare Advantage operations for Universal American Corporation.
  • “Navigating government health care programs is increasingly complex, especially for consumers,” Krenz said.

Manifest MedEx Designated a Qualified Health Information Organization in the California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Manifest MedEx (MX), California’s largest nonprofit health information organization (HIO), announced today that its application as a Qualified Health Information Organization (QHIO) in the California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework (DxF) has been approved.

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  • Manifest MedEx (MX), California’s largest nonprofit health information organization (HIO), announced today that its application as a Qualified Health Information Organization (QHIO) in the California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework (DxF) has been approved.
  • “We are honored to serve as a designated QHIO to help meet CalAIM and public health goals of advancing health equity and whole-person care,” said Erica Galvez, Chief Executive Officer of Manifest MedEx.
  • “As a mission-driven, nonprofit health data network, we see firsthand the need for digital equity across communities and providers.
  • QHIOs will streamline participants’ ability to respond to requests for health and social services information exchange under the DxF, helping to modernize California’s data exchange infrastructure and improve whole-person care for all Californians,” said DeeAnne McCallin, Deputy Director, Data Exchange Framework, Center for Data Insights and Innovation.

Planview Makes Disconnected Roadmap Tools Obsolete

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Planview , a global leader in Portfolio and Value Stream Management, today announced Planview Roadmaps.

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  • Planview , a global leader in Portfolio and Value Stream Management, today announced Planview Roadmaps.
  • "Planview Roadmaps acts as the connective tissue between strategy and work, connecting every team with unprecedented visualization across the business.
  • Planview Roadmaps enable organizations to see and adapt to change by visually organizing work in one connected view.
  • With Planview Roadmaps, teams can connect strategy with outcomes and team milestones, mapping work to critical outcomes and ensure progress on most critical initiatives.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas taps tech-enabled pregnancy platforms to improve access for Texas women

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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RICHARDSON, Texas, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is collaborating with two tech-based platforms, Delfina and InovCares, as part of its expanded Special Beginnings® initiative to improve maternal and infant health outcomes across Texas. Using funding from BCBSTX, the data platforms will help identify early high-risk pregnancy interventions, implement remote monitoring innovations and bridge gaps in care for women identified as candidates by their doctors.

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  • Using funding from BCBSTX, the data platforms will help identify early high-risk pregnancy interventions, implement remote monitoring innovations and bridge gaps in care for women identified as candidates by their doctors.
  • "It's important to find innovative solutions that scale and support providers and mothers with the latest knowledge for the best care."
  • Delfina will focus on supporting select providers in Central Texas and Houston regions, and InovCares will focus on Dallas-Ft. Worth and Rio Grande Valley regions.
  • "We are eager to bring our perspective as clinicians and technology innovators to serve pregnant moms and improve their outcomes."