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Convey Health Solutions Names Dan Finke as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Convey Health Solutions (Convey), a leading healthcare technology and services company, announced today that it has appointed healthcare executive Dan Finke as Chief Executive Officer. Finke succeeds Stephen Farrell, who has served the company for more than a decade.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Convey Health Solutions (Convey), a leading healthcare technology and services company, announced today that it has appointed healthcare executive Dan Finke as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Finke most recently served as Executive Vice President of CVS Health and President of Aetna, the healthcare benefits segment of CVS that serves nearly 35 million people.
  • Prior to joining Aetna in 2014, Finke served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of EmblemHealth.
  • "With more than two decades of experience leading and growing health plans, Dan brings a distinct and highly complementary track record to Convey.

Virginia Chamber of Commerce Partners with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield on WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Moments ago, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced its partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia on the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance.

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  • Moments ago, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced its partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia on the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240117296858/en/
    Formed from a 30-year partnership between the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia, the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance is designed to help drive healthcare engagement and literacy that will lead to improved long-term health and lower healthcare costs.
  • “Strategic partnerships, like ours with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, demonstrate our common goal to redefine health, reimagine the health system, and strengthen our communities,” said Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia, President, Monica Schmude.
  • Both the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia remain committed to developing an accessible, affordable health insurance option for small business employers in the Commonwealth.

LAGOS LAUNCHES FIRST MEN'S COLLECTION

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fine jewelry brand LAGOS introduces LAGOS for Men, its first foray into styles developed with the LAGOS man in mind. This debut collection entitled Anthem, reflects the personal ethos of Founder and Creative Director Steven Lagos, known for his signature Caviar beaded designs for strong, smart, sophisticated women.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fine jewelry brand LAGOS introduces LAGOS for Men, its first foray into styles developed with the LAGOS man in mind.
  • This debut collection entitled Anthem, reflects the personal ethos of Founder and Creative Director Steven Lagos, known for his signature Caviar beaded designs for strong, smart, sophisticated women.
  • The name of the collection is a nod to the Grateful Dead album "Anthem of The Sun," famous for being a diverse, musical collage.
  • "We are excited to launch this truly unique collection with our longtime partners at LAGOS.

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.

LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP TRANSFORMS RETIREMENT PLANNING; CALLS ON CONSUMERS TO SHIFT TO ACTION PLANNING

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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This opens a completely new conversation around retirement planning and presents an opportunity for Lincoln to showcase retirees outside of category norms.

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  • This opens a completely new conversation around retirement planning and presents an opportunity for Lincoln to showcase retirees outside of category norms.
  • The campaign urges consumers to rethink the way they approach the concept of retirement, shifting from "retirement planning" to "action planning."
  • "The Action Plan campaign challenges people to self-reflect on what their pastimes are, taking an untraditional approach to spark conversations around retirement planning: What am I passionate about doing?
  • To learn more about how to take financial action today to help ensure your pastimes last a lifetime, visit LincolnFinancial.com/ActionPlan.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin Earns NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Plus

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Medicaid health plan in Wisconsin recently earned the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Equity Accreditation Plus, a recognition of Anthem’s leadership in developing solutions to enhance access to equitable, high-quality healthcare.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Medicaid health plan in Wisconsin recently earned the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Equity Accreditation Plus, a recognition of Anthem’s leadership in developing solutions to enhance access to equitable, high-quality healthcare.
  • “NCQA’s Health Equity Accreditation Plus recognizes our unwavering dedication to eliminating health disparities and helping ensure access to high-quality care for everyone,” said Ted Osthelder, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Medicaid President in Wisconsin.
  • “This milestone positions Anthem at the forefront of advancing health equity through our innovative programs that provide access to individualized care to improve the whole health of our members.”
    NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Plus builds upon the Health Equity Accreditation designation Anthem received last year, when they were recognized among the first Medicaid plans in the nation to create a strategic framework that prioritizes health equity based on race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
  • “Organizations earning the Health Equity Accreditation Plus like Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin are leading the way in bridging this gap, and NCQA salutes their commitment.”

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana Earns NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Plus

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Medicaid health plan in Indiana recently earned the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Equity Accreditation Plus, a recognition of Anthem’s leadership in developing solutions to enhance access to equitable, high-quality healthcare.

Key Points: 
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Medicaid health plan in Indiana recently earned the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Equity Accreditation Plus, a recognition of Anthem’s leadership in developing solutions to enhance access to equitable, high-quality healthcare.
  • “NCQA’s Health Equity Accreditation Plus recognizes our unwavering dedication to eliminating health disparities and helping ensure access to high-quality care for everyone,” said Dr. Kimberly Roop, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Medicaid President in Indiana.
  • “This milestone positions Anthem at the forefront of advancing health equity through our innovative programs that provide access to individualized care to improve the whole health of our members.”
    NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Plus builds upon the Health Equity Accreditation designation Anthem received last year, when they were recognized among the first Medicaid plans in the nation to create a strategic framework that prioritizes health equity based on race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
  • “Organizations earning the Health Equity Accreditation Plus like Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana are leading the way in bridging this gap, and NCQA salutes their commitment.”

Aledade and Anthem Announce New Medicaid Partnership to Bring the Benefits of Value-Based Care to More Virginians

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Anthem and Aledade’s collaboration in Medicaid now means that more than 150,000 Anthem members in the Commonwealth of Virginia will have easier access to high-quality primary care, including preventive care and screenings.

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  • Anthem and Aledade’s collaboration in Medicaid now means that more than 150,000 Anthem members in the Commonwealth of Virginia will have easier access to high-quality primary care, including preventive care and screenings.
  • This partnership will impact more than 80 practices, 15 health centers and 25 rural health clinics across Virginia and covers Medicare Advantage, commercially insured, or Medicaid members.
  • Aledade is working to bring the benefits of value-based care to patients all across the Commonwealth, especially those in underserved communities and those who receive care through a community health center.
  • Nationwide, Aledade’s model has helped millions of patients get better care, delivered hundreds of millions of dollars back to community primary care, and saved the health care system billions.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Elevance Health, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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There were no borrowings outstanding at the company’s credit facility or FHLB borrowing as of Sept. 30, 2023.

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  • There were no borrowings outstanding at the company’s credit facility or FHLB borrowing as of Sept. 30, 2023.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

COMMON HONORED WITH SOUNDEXCHANGE MUSIC FAIRNESS AWARD

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that award-winning artist, actor, author, and activist Common was honored with the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award for his advocacy with the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA).

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that award-winning artist, actor, author, and activist Common was honored with the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award for his advocacy with the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA).
  • "Common is a master lyricist, respected by his peers in the art form, and an outspoken advocate for creators," said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange.
  • We are honored to work alongside Common and to recognize him with the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award."
  • Common joins previous SoundExchange Music Fairness award recipients Gloria Estefan and Dionne Warwick.