Independence Blue Cross

Cayaba Care Welcomes Adaeze Enekwechi As New CEO

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cayaba Care, a value-based, maternal care company reaching underserved and high-risk populations, has appointed longtime healthcare executive and former Obama Administration health official Adaeze Enekwechi, PhD, MPP as the company’s CEO.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cayaba Care, a value-based, maternal care company reaching underserved and high-risk populations, has appointed longtime healthcare executive and former Obama Administration health official Adaeze Enekwechi, PhD, MPP as the company’s CEO.
  • “Maternal healthcare in America is broken: people who have the highest risk for complications rarely have access to the best care,” said Enekwechi.
  • Based in Philadelphia, Cayaba Care currently serves parents and families in Pennsylvania through a partnership with Independence Blue Cross .
  • Backed by Seae Ventures, Flare Capital Partners, Wellington Access Ventures, and RH Capital, Cayaba Care provides culturally-informed maternal care that addresses health inequities head-on, drastically lowering costs and improving outcomes.

CARMICHAEL LYNCH EXPANDS FULL-SERVICE OFFERING TO PHILADELPHIA

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Carmichael Lynch announced that Tierney, a leading marketing communications firm in the Mid-Atlantic, will become part of Carmichael Lynch effective May 1, 2024.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Carmichael Lynch announced that Tierney, a leading marketing communications firm in the Mid-Atlantic, will become part of Carmichael Lynch effective May 1, 2024.
  • With the addition of this office, the expanded full-service agency will maintain its headquarters in Minneapolis, along with offices in New York and now Philadelphia.
  • Carmichael Lynch is an internationally recognized leader in creativity, executing stand apart ideas across all channels with award-winning creative and marketing services including Carmichael Lynch Media and Carmichael Lynch Relate public relations.
  • "We are grateful for Mary's years of service to the agency and community, and I am looking forward to this next phase of expansion and collaborating with my new co-workers at Carmichael Lynch.

Global Technology Leader Sameer Gaikwad Named Vice President of Account Management and Customer Success at VirtualHealth

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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VirtualHealth is pleased to announce the addition of Sameer Gaikwad, a leading healthcare IT service delivery and customer success executive.

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  • VirtualHealth is pleased to announce the addition of Sameer Gaikwad, a leading healthcare IT service delivery and customer success executive.
  • Sameer comes to VirtualHealth from Healthmonix in Pennsylvania where he was the Vice President of Customer Success.
  • “As the Vice President of Account Management and Customer Success at VirtualHealth, my decision to join this innovative company was rooted in the belief that healthcare transformation requires more than just solutions; it demands a commitment to redefining the future of patient care,” said Sameer Gaikwad, Vice President of Account Management and Customer Success at VirtualHealth.
  • "Sameer is the perfect leader to help us deliver on our commitment to have the best customer experience in our industry."

Independence Blue Cross experts testify before Philadelphia City Council on racial disparities in city's maternal morbidity rate

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from Independence Blue Cross (IBX) provided testimony today to Philadelphia City Council on solutions to racial disparities in the maternal mortality rate in the city.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from Independence Blue Cross (IBX) provided testimony today to Philadelphia City Council on solutions to racial disparities in the maternal mortality rate in the city.
  • Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, president of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation (IBX Foundation) and vice president of Community Affairs for IBX, and Dr. Seun Ross, executive director of Health Equity for Independence Blue Cross, spoke before the Council's Committee on Public Health.
  • Severe maternal morbidity (SMM) refers to life-threatening complications that occur during or after childbirth.
  • In their testimonies, Marshall-Blake and Ross identified evidence-based programs supported by the IBX Foundation and IBX to improve the quality of maternal care and eliminate racial disparities in maternal morbidity rates in Philadelphia.

Healthcare Innovation Company Announces Investor-Led Panels on the Latest Trends for Healthcare, Navigating Generative AI at Its Annual thINc360 Event, May 29-31, in D.C.

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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NEEDHAM, Mass., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Healthcare Innovation Company announced the addition of more investor perspectives at its upcoming thINc360 event, taking place May 29-31, in Washington, D.C, including:

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  • While so much of the recent buzz is centered on generative AI, and rightly so, there is so much more to explore when it comes to other investment opportunities and evaluating practical next steps with new technologies and burgeoning solutions.
  • We are excited to bring the investor and startup communities together in a large forum and continue our mission to further innovation in healthcare," said Haritha Krishnarathnam, EVP of Strategy and Content, at The Healthcare Innovation Company.
  • Additional investor insights at thINc360 will be delivered by:
    Endeavor Venture Funds & Venture Studio, Managing Partner and CIO, Martin Alexander Gershon
    Early registration deadlines are in effect, with the next one expiring on Friday, March 15.
  • Prospective attendees and sponsors are encouraged to visit https://www.thinc360.com/2024event for more information.

Independence Blue Cross signs on to White House Healthcare AI Commitments

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announced it has signed on to the White House Healthcare AI Commitments .

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announced it has signed on to the White House Healthcare AI Commitments .
  • IBX joins 36 forward-thinking insurers and healthcare provider peers to collaborate with the White House and determine how to leverage frontier AI models that drive change in healthcare.
  • "Independence Blue Cross continues to lead the way in healthcare innovation.
  • We are dedicated to advocating for advancements that improve care delivery, user experience, and affordability," said Mike Vennera, executive vice president and chief strategy, development, and information officer for Independence Blue Cross.

Independence Blue Cross appoints Peishan Ang to Vice President of Corporate Strategy

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announced that Peishan Ang was appointed to the role of Vice President of Corporate Strategy.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announced that Peishan Ang was appointed to the role of Vice President of Corporate Strategy.
  • In her new role, Ang oversees the development of corporate, divisional, and functional strategies, including the business, financial, capability, and organizational elements.
  • "Peishan's experience and deep knowledge of our organization and the health care business will help position us for continued long-term success," said Michael R. Vennera , executive vice president and chief strategy, corporate development, and information officer.
  • In her most recent role as vice president of Sales Enablement, she oversaw a team responsible for sales-related analytics, incentive programs, training, process support, and optimization.

Mark Farrah Associates Assessed Profit Margin Trends of Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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The leading BCBS affiliated insurers with over $14 billion in revenue as of September 30, 2023, include: Elevance (formerly Anthem), Health Care Service Corp. (HCSC), Guidewell Mutual Holding Group, Independence Blue Cross, and Blue Shield of CA.

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  • The leading BCBS affiliated insurers with over $14 billion in revenue as of September 30, 2023, include: Elevance (formerly Anthem), Health Care Service Corp. (HCSC), Guidewell Mutual Holding Group, Independence Blue Cross, and Blue Shield of CA.
  • In the latest Healthcare Business Strategy report, Mark Farrah Associates (MFA), www.markfarrah.com , analyzed profit margins of BCBS plans, comparing year-to-date performance from third quarter 2020 to third quarter 2023.
  • Elevance Health reported the largest profit margin for top Blues plans with 4.9% in 3Q23.
  • With 54% of its enrollment through Medicaid plans, Independence Blue Cross experienced a marginal increase in profit margin from 3Q20 to 3Q21, from 1.8% to 2.1%, but decreased to 0.9% in 3Q22.

Independence Blue Cross announces new, expanded role for Dr. Reetika Kumar, FACP

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announced a new and expanded role for Dr. Reetika Kumar, FACP, serving the organization as vice president, Market Clinical Solutions and Pharmacy Services.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announced a new and expanded role for Dr. Reetika Kumar, FACP, serving the organization as vice president, Market Clinical Solutions and Pharmacy Services.
  • Within this increased role, Dr. Kumar will manage full accountability for pharmacy profit and loss, pharmacy clinical programs, and pharmacy sales and product development.
  • Dr. Kumar will continue to serve as the clinical face of the organization's sales and marketing activities for health, pharmacy, and ancillary products.
  • "Reetika is a compassionate and respected physician who has made a tremendous impact since joining IBX.

Independence Blue Cross names Joe Geist as Senior Vice President and Market President - National

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announced the hiring of Joe Geist as Senior Vice President and Market President – National.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announced the hiring of Joe Geist as Senior Vice President and Market President – National.
  • In this role, he will lead sales and retention teams for the organization's National and large group clients.
  • His passion, proven track record and strong leadership will accelerate our growth trajectory," said Susan Larkin , executive vice president and president of Core Commercial Markets at IBX.
  • Prior to joining IBX, Geist served as vice president and chief client officer for National Accounts at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.