Federal Employees Health Benefits Program

GEHA Unveils Medical and Dental Plans Available to Federal Employees, Retired Military and Their Dependents in 2024

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (“GEHA,” pronounced G.E.H.A ) today unveiled the medical, dental and Medicare Advantage plans offered to eligible federal employees, retired military and their dependents for the 2024 calendar year.

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  • Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (“GEHA,” pronounced G.E.H.A ) today unveiled the medical, dental and Medicare Advantage plans offered to eligible federal employees, retired military and their dependents for the 2024 calendar year.
  • GEHA is also introducing two new GEHA Medicare Advantage Plans with its High and Standard plans.
  • GEHA is offering these plans in collaboration with UnitedHealthcare® via the UnitedHealthcare® GEHA Group Medicare Advantage (PPO) plans.
  • Rounding out the 2024 offerings are two additional health plans and two dental plans.

Kaiser Permanente Announces New Health Plan Leadership

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Friday, September 22, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brandon Cuevas has been selected as executive vice president for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan with national accountability for health plan strategy, capabilities, and operations, effective October 1, 2023. Cuevas' responsibilities will span consolidated operations for the organization's 8 regional health plans covering 12.7 million members with revenues of $95.4 billion, managing a national infrastructure committed to the performance, growth, and expansion of value-based care within Kaiser Permanente's existing markets and beyond. 

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  • Brandon Cuevas has been named EVP for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, and Tom Curtin has been promoted to SVP, Commercial Group Business
    OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brandon Cuevas has been selected as executive vice president for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan with national accountability for health plan strategy, capabilities, and operations, effective October 1, 2023.
  • As executive vice president, Cuevas will oversee all health plan capabilities including sales, account management, product, pricing, underwriting, forecasting, provider relations and network analytics, marketing and other health plan services.
  • He brings expert health plan leadership with deep customer, market, and line of business experience.
  • Before joining Kaiser Permanente, Curtin held sales and marketing leadership roles at the Segal Co., Group Health, Inc., CIGNA, HealthSource, and Blue Cross Blue Shield in Massachusetts.

Girard Sharp LLP and Motley Rice LLC Announce a Proposed Settlement in In re Xyrem (Sodium Oxybate) Antitrust Litigation

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Friday, July 28, 2023

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit have reached a proposed Settlement with the Amneal and Lupin defendants that would resolve all claims against them.

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  • The plaintiffs in the lawsuit have reached a proposed Settlement with the Amneal and Lupin defendants that would resolve all claims against them.
  • Separately, the Court has certified several classes of Xyrem and/or Xywav payers and the claims of those classes against the remaining defendants will continue.
  • The proposed Settlement and the Court's class certification order may affect the rights of members of the Settlement Class, the Damages Class and the Injunctive Relief Class (all defined below).
  • But they give up any rights to sue the Defendants separately about the same legal claims in this lawsuit.

Sedgwick launches Sedgwick Government Solutions serving the U.S. federal sector

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has introduced Sedgwick Government Solutions, a new Sedgwick business to further expand our footprint in the federal market. Sedgwick already has a great reputation in the public entity sector thanks to our more than 50 years of experience with state and local governments and our 2021 acquisition of Managed Care Advisors (MCA), a federal government contracting firm.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sedgwick , a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has introduced Sedgwick Government Solutions, a new Sedgwick business to further expand our footprint in the federal market.
  • "The introduction of Sedgwick Government Solutions expands our reach by offering extensive resources to federal clients."
  • Building on the company's deep understanding of the nuances associated with federal agencies, Sedgwick Government Solutions is focused on developing and implementing highly specialized health programs, products and services tailored to the government sector.
  • "We are pleased to expand the work we do in the federal space under Sedgwick Government Solutions, and we will continue to excel at what we built under the Managed Care Advisors brand to support our clients," said Lisa Firestone, president and CEO of Managed Care Advisors and president of Sedgwick Government Solutions.

Marsh McLennan Agency Acquires Integrity HR, Inc.

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Marsh McLennan Agency, a subsidiary of Marsh, today announced the acquisition of Integrity HR, Inc., a human resources consulting firm based in Louisville, Kentucky.

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  • Marsh McLennan Agency, a subsidiary of Marsh, today announced the acquisition of Integrity HR, Inc., a human resources consulting firm based in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • Integrity HR’s 13 employees, including Amy Newbanks Letke, Founder & CEO, will join Marsh McLennan Agency and continue to work out of their Louisville office.
  • “By bringing Integrity HR on board, we are elevating our national Employee Health & Benefits offerings to provide midsize clients with a full suite of benefits and HR services,” commented Kate Moher, President of National Employee Health & Benefits at Marsh McLennan Agency.
  • By joining the Marsh McLennan Agency team, we will continue empowering businesses to confidently navigate the complex HR landscape, while also safeguarding their interests through comprehensive talent strategies."

Origami Risk Launches Digital Solution for Employee Health Information

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Origami Risk, the leading risk, safety and insurance Software as a Service (SaaS) technology firm, today announced the launch of a new employee health information solution for centralizing and managing vaccination details, drug and alcohol screening results, and other records related to pre-hire, ongoing screenings, or post-exposure health assessments required by employers.

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  • Origami Risk, the leading risk, safety and insurance Software as a Service (SaaS) technology firm, today announced the launch of a new employee health information solution for centralizing and managing vaccination details, drug and alcohol screening results, and other records related to pre-hire, ongoing screenings, or post-exposure health assessments required by employers.
  • The new capabilities, which can be readily integrated with an employer’s existing HRIS, build on the technology firm’s single-platform risk management information system (RMIS); healthcare risk management; environmental, health, and safety (EHS) solutions and popular prior-generation COVID-19 solution suite, which gained widespread industry recognition.
  • “The Employee Health solution helps address these issues and more by providing a single, accurate and secure source for reporting on this information, as well as features to reduce the administrative burdens of managing issues that directly impact employees’ wellbeing and community safety.”
    Leveraging the Origami Risk platform’s online portal functionality, configurable screens and dashboards, automated workflow engine, and integrated reporting, the solution supports risk management, employee health, safety professionals, and others responsible for ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements for participant (i.e., employee, candidate, contractor, volunteer) health and safety.
  • For more information on the various features available as part of the Origami Risk Employee Health solution, visit: https://www.origamirisk.com/products/employee-health .

Humana to Exit Employer Group Commercial Medical Products Business

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced that it will be exiting the Employer Group Commercial Medical Products business, which includes all fully insured, self-funded and Federal Employee Health Benefit medical plans, as well as associated wellness and rewards programs.

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  • Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced that it will be exiting the Employer Group Commercial Medical Products business, which includes all fully insured, self-funded and Federal Employee Health Benefit medical plans, as well as associated wellness and rewards programs.
  • Following a strategic review, the company determined that the Employer Group Commercial Medical Products business was no longer positioned to sustainably meet the needs of commercial members over the long term or support the company’s long-term strategic plans.
  • Based on the seasonality of Employer Group Commercial Medical Products earnings, the company now expects first-quarter 2023 earnings to represent approximately 33 percent of full-year 2023 Adjusted EPS, after considering the non-GAAP treatment of the Employer Group Commercial Medical business.
  • This compares to the approximately 35 percent estimate previously disclosed, which did not take into account the non-GAAP treatment of Employer Group Commercial Medical earnings.

Karen Moran Named President of Humana Military

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Humana Military, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), announced today that it has appointed healthcare industry veteran Karen Moran to Senior Vice President, President of Humana Military, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • Humana Military, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), announced today that it has appointed healthcare industry veteran Karen Moran to Senior Vice President, President of Humana Military, effective January 1, 2023.
  • “Humana Military is poised for continued success with the appointment of Karen Moran, who has a proven track record in executing large, complex healthcare plans and developing associates to their full potential,” said Sue Schick, Segment President, Group and Military Business.
  • “With the recent announcement of Humana Military being awarded the next contract to administer the TRICARE East Region health benefit, Karen’s leadership comes at a pivotal time, and we look forward to a bright future.”
    Moran comes to Humana Military from EmblemHealth, where she served as Senior Vice President, Commercial Business and President, ConnectiCare.
  • “I am thrilled and honored to start this exciting new chapter in my career and serve the Humana Military communities,” said Moran.

AANP Statement on Federal Legislation to Improve Health Care for Injured Federal Workers

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

618, the Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives by Sens.

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  • 618, the Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives by Sens.
  • Today, federal employees can choose a nurse practitioner (NP) as their health care provider under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, yet outdated federal law prevents these same providers from certifying and overseeing the care of federal employees' workplace-related injuries.
  • This bill would ensure federal workers receive access to high-quality health care for work-related injuries from their chosen health care provider.
  • "This bipartisan legislation would give federal workers timely access to the care they need when they need it most," said AANP President April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN.

Sequoia Strengthens Leadership Team with the Addition of Three New Strategic Hires

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sequoia®, the pioneer in Total People Investment, today announced the appointment of three top leaders within the tech industry. Debra Squyres will serve as the Chief Client Officer, David Cook as the Chief Information Security Officer, and Francis Coleman as the VP of Global Services and Solutions.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sequoia®, the pioneer in Total People Investment, today announced the appointment of three top leaders within the tech industry.
  • As Chief Client Officer, Squyres is responsible for ensuring consistent and exceptional client service through every touchpoint with the Sequoia team.
  • Cook will continue building a technology-rich security program based on investing in enterprise-class security features, an experienced and committed team, and continuous improvement.
  • The addition of these three senior leaders will contribute to the strengthening of the business and further enable Sequoia to deliver industry leading strategies for people-driven companies.