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Aetna CVS Health to enter the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual insurance exchange marketplace in Kansas for January 1, 2024

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Monday, October 30, 2023

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), is entering the individual insurance exchange marketplace in Kansas with its Aetna CVS Health co-branded insurance product, providing affordable access to health care for more Kansas residents. 

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  • Aetna CVS Health Individual and Family Plans combine the quality health insurance coverage of Aetna®, with affordable care options at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® locations to help members achieve their best health.
  • WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), is entering the individual insurance exchange marketplace in Kansas with its Aetna CVS Health co-branded insurance product, providing affordable access to health care for more Kansas residents.
  • Aetna CVS Health Individual and Family Plans combine the quality health insurance coverage of Aetna®, access to Aetna's network of primary care doctors, mental health providers, specialists and hospitals, and affordable care features at CVS Pharmacy® locations to help members achieve their best health.
  • Aetna CVS Health ACA exchange products bring together the coverage of Aetna and the convenience of CVS Health.

Banner|Aetna Named Among Modern Healthcare’s 2023 Top Innovators

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Today, Banner|Aetna , a joint venture health plan owned by Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company, announced it has been named one of the "Top Innovators” of 2023 by Modern Healthcare.

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  • Today, Banner|Aetna , a joint venture health plan owned by Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company, announced it has been named one of the "Top Innovators” of 2023 by Modern Healthcare.
  • “Innovation can take many forms, as evidenced by our honorees—both individuals and organizations—in this year’s class of Top Innovators,” said Mary Ellen Podmolik, editor-in-chief of Modern Healthcare.
  • The Arizona-based insurer was also recently named one of the "Top Companies to Work for in Arizona" in 2023 by BestCompaniesAZ.
  • “We are deeply honored to be recognized as a trailblazer of innovation by Modern Healthcare,” shared Tom Grote , Banner|Aetna CEO.

CED Honors Six Exemplary CEOs at Distinguished Leadership Awards Celebration

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomorrow evening, the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), will honor six US business leaders and their companies for exemplifying outstanding leadership in challenging times.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomorrow evening, the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), will honor six US business leaders and their companies for exemplifying outstanding leadership in challenging times.
  • The annual CED Distinguished Leadership Awards Celebration will take place in New York City.
  • For more than a quarter century, the CED Distinguished Leadership Awards have been honoring business leaders and their companies who exemplify CED's mission by answering the call for corporate citizenship and demonstrating a strong commitment to public policy in the nation's interests.
  • "This year's honorees—a group that epitomizes innovation, empathy, and integrity—continue to bring about lasting change within their own companies, communities, and the nation at-large."

Bamboo Health Appoints Jeff Smith as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Bamboo Health™ (or the “Company”), a national healthcare technology company, today announced the appointment of Jeff Smith as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • Bamboo Health™ (or the “Company”), a national healthcare technology company, today announced the appointment of Jeff Smith as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • With over 25 years of experience in shaping and leading healthcare technology enterprises, Smith takes the helm at Bamboo Health to guide the Company into a new era.
  • Bamboo Health is a portfolio company of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) and Insight Partners.
  • “I'm deeply honored to join Bamboo Health and lead the next phase of our journey to meet America's healthcare needs through the Company’s software solutions,” said Smith.

Zydus appoints Mr. Punit Patel as President and CEO to lead its business operations in North America

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Monday, October 16, 2023

AHMEDABAD, India, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zydus Lifesciences Limited (including its subsidiaries/affiliates hereafter referred to as 'Zydus') a discovery-driven, global lifesciences company announced the appointment of Mr. Punit Patel as President and Chief Executive Officer, Americas.

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  • AHMEDABAD, India, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zydus Lifesciences Limited (including its subsidiaries/affiliates hereafter referred to as 'Zydus') a discovery-driven, global lifesciences company announced the appointment of Mr. Punit Patel as President and Chief Executive Officer, Americas.
  • He will be responsible for the business operations of all Zydus entities in North America which include generics, injectables and specialty business, rare and orphan disease portfolio and also future forays into novel therapeutics.
  • Prior to his joining Zydus, Mr. Punit Patel was the President of Red Oak Sourcing, helming a multi-billion-dollar generic portfolio.
  • "We look forward to Punit joining our organisation," said Dr. Sharvil Patel, Managing Director, Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., "As a seasoned and successful business leader, Punit brings rich and varied experience in healthcare and pharmaceuticals to lead Zydus into the future.

CVS Health announces CFO Shawn Guertin to take leave of absence due to family health reasons

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Monday, October 16, 2023

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced several leadership updates, effective immediately:

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  • SVP of Corporate Finance Thomas F. Cowhey Appointed Interim CFO
    WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced several leadership updates, effective immediately:
    Executive Vice President, CFO and President of Health Services Shawn Guertin will be taking a leave of absence from his role due to unforeseen family health reasons.
  • "Our thoughts are with Shawn and his family during this difficult period," said CVS Health President and CEO Karen S. Lynch.
  • Pykosz joined CVS Health following the acquisition of Oak Street Health on May 2, 2023.
  • Kyle Armbrester, CEO of Signify Health, has continued to lead Signify Health since it became part of CVS Health on March 29, 2023.

Springboard Enterprises Hosts 15th Annual Gala Dinner Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs and Honoring Industry Leaders Who Are Leaving Lasting Legacies

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Springboard Enterprises, an organization with more than two decades of accelerating the growth of women-led companies will host its 15th Annual Gala Celebration on October 24, 2023 at Nasdaq in Times Square.

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  • Springboard Enterprises, an organization with more than two decades of accelerating the growth of women-led companies will host its 15th Annual Gala Celebration on October 24, 2023 at Nasdaq in Times Square.
  • In the 23 years since being co-founded by Kay Koplovitz, Springboard’s mission has remained steadfast: helping women raise and rise.
  • “Increasingly, women entrepreneurs are making bold moves, leading world-changing innovation and delivering greater returns on investment than male-only led companies.
  • Springboard’s annual gala brings together a powerful community in celebration of top women entrepreneurs and investors.

Eighty-seven (87) percent of Aetna Medicare Advantage members in 4-star plans or higher for 2024

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Friday, October 13, 2023

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna®, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), announced today that 87 percent of its Medicare Advantage (MA) members are in 2024 Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) plans that are rated 4 stars or higher (out of 5 stars) by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This represents a significant achievement, given the considerably more stringent CMS measurement criteria this year.

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  • WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna®, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), announced today that 87 percent of its Medicare Advantage (MA) members are in 2024 Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) plans that are rated 4 stars or higher (out of 5 stars) by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
  • "We are committed to delivering outstanding experiences and driving improved health outcomes for our Medicare Advantage members," said CVS Health President and CEO Karen S. Lynch.
  • "Our strong 2024 Star Ratings for Aetna are a result of focused execution and seamless collaboration across our entire company.
  • Visit AetnaMedicare.com to learn more about the 2024 Aetna Medicare plans.

Women Inc. Magazine Announces the 2023 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WomenInc.com, the authoritative voice celebrating women's achievements in the business arena, is pleased to announce the unveiling of its Fall 2023 Issue, spotlighting the " 2023 Most Influential Women Corporate Board Directors ."

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WomenInc.com, the authoritative voice celebrating women's achievements in the business arena, is pleased to announce the unveiling of its Fall 2023 Issue, spotlighting the " 2023 Most Influential Women Corporate Board Directors ."
  • It's a comprehensive and celebratory acknowledgment of the women executives, influencers, and leaders whose strategic governance at the board level has been nothing short of exemplary.
  • "We extend our heartfelt congratulations and deep respect to the corporate directors acknowledged in this special edition," continued Young.
  • To explore the full listing of WomenInc's 2023 Most Influential Women Corporate Board Directors, visit WomenInc.com/2023-MICBD .

CVS Health statement on 2024 Star ratings

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At this time, CMS has not disclosed the final 2024 Star ratings.  Accordingly, CVS Health and Aetna do not have knowledge of the final 2024 Star ratings and cannot confirm the ratings at this time.

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WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At this time, CMS has not disclosed the final 2024 Star ratings.  Accordingly, CVS Health and Aetna do not have knowledge of the final 2024 Star ratings and cannot confirm the ratings at this time.