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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.
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    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.

Bobcat Compact Loader Inventors Inducted Into National Inventors Hall of Fame

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Cyril and Louis Keller, the brothers who invented the world’s first compact loader (later named the Bobcat® skid-steer loader), have formally been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF).

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  • Cyril and Louis Keller, the brothers who invented the world’s first compact loader (later named the Bobcat® skid-steer loader), have formally been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF).
  • “The ingenuity of the Keller brothers spurred the compact equipment industry,” said Mike Ballweber, president, Doosan Bobcat North America.
  • The 2023 National Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held Oct. 26 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., where the new Inductee class was honored for its contributions to society.
  • To improve the design of the loader, a second set of drive wheels was added to the back of the loader in 1960.

PayPal Names Jamie Miller as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced the appointment of Jamie Miller as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of PayPal, effective Nov. 6, 2023.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced the appointment of Jamie Miller as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of PayPal, effective Nov. 6, 2023.
  • She will be responsible for PayPal's financial strategies and will lead the global finance organization, including planning, treasury, tax, reporting, and investor relations.
  • She brings a proven track record of driving strong financial results, instilling financial and operational discipline, and demonstrating inspirational leadership," said Alex Chriss, President and CEO of PayPal.
  • "PayPal is a unique company that truly sits at the center of commerce given its globally recognized brand and leading portfolio of assets," said Miller.

Quest Analytics™ Strengthens Leadership Team with Two Key Appointments

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Analytics, the leader in provider network management solutions and services, today announced the appointment of Scott Westover as Chief Network Solutions Officer, Quest Analytics, continuing his leadership in the regulatory arena while adding oversight of the Network Performance team. In addition, the company announced that Subhash Seelam has joined as Senior Vice President, Applied Network Analytics, reporting to Scott and supporting the Network Performance team.

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  • In addition, the company announced that Subhash Seelam has joined as Senior Vice President, Applied Network Analytics, reporting to Scott and supporting the Network Performance team.
  • Scott Westover previously served as Quest Analytics' SVP of Network and Regulatory Strategy, where he worked directly with state and federal regulators to navigate rapidly changing market and policy needs.
  • Prior to joining Quest Analytics, Scott served as market president for AmeriHealth Caritas New Hampshire, a leading Medicaid Care Management Organization.
  • He joins Quest Analytics most recently from Optum, where he served as Head of Advanced Analytics and Clinical Insights, leading the team that provided analytic support to Optum's growth agenda.

Col. Jennifer Pritzker Named Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Caregiver Ally Award Recipient

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Chicago, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TAWANI Enterprises is pleased to announce its President and CEO, Col. Jennifer Pritzker, was named the 2023 Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Caregiver Ally award recipient during the Foundation’s annual Heroes & History Makers celebration on October 11 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.

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  • Chicago, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TAWANI Enterprises is pleased to announce its President and CEO, Col. Jennifer Pritzker, was named the 2023 Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Caregiver Ally award recipient during the Foundation’s annual Heroes & History Makers celebration on October 11 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
  • Hidden Heroes encourages military caregivers to connect to resources and inspires individuals and organizations to support military caregivers in their communities.
  • She is also the founder of three non-profits: Pritzker Military Foundation, TAWANI Foundation, and the Pritzker Military Museum & Library.
  • The gift, which will be payable over four years, will support the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s caregiver programs and community outreach.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation and Count the Kicks Partner to Expand Stillbirth Prevention Program Throughout Virginia

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation is partnering with Count the Kicks, an evidence-based stillbirth prevention program, to educate expectant parents in Virginia about the importance of getting to know their baby’s movement in the third trimester of pregnancy.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation is partnering with Count the Kicks, an evidence-based stillbirth prevention program, to educate expectant parents in Virginia about the importance of getting to know their baby’s movement in the third trimester of pregnancy.
  • She was using the Count the Kicks app every day in the third trimester of her pregnancy.
  • “We are excited to partner with Count the Kicks to improve maternal and infant health outcomes here in Virginia,” said Jennie Reynolds, Anthem HealthKeepers Plus President in Virginia.
  • 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.

Dover Fueling Solutions Launches DX Promote Auto, a New Industry-Leading Managed Media Service

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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The new service provides fueling and convenience retailers access to a dedicated team that creates and manages custom advertising, including short-form infotainment, national promotions and major oil content.

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  • The new service provides fueling and convenience retailers access to a dedicated team that creates and manages custom advertising, including short-form infotainment, national promotions and major oil content.
  • These advertisements save retailers time, drive in-store foot traffic, increase sales and enhance the customer experience at the pump.
  • "Many of our small- and medium-sized business customers want media but lack the time and resources to create compelling and trusted content themselves," said Scott Negley, Senior Director, Product Management at Dover Fueling Solutions.
  • With the Anthem UX platform increasing sales for promoted items by 51%, we know that targeted media is a powerful tool.

Maruchan Celebrates its Fans with New Brand Anthem Campaign

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Maruchan, the producer of America's favorite instant ramen noodles, unveiled today a love song dedicated to its loyal community of fans, with a brand campaign and commercial debut. For over 45 years, Maruchan has delivered the same high quality, flavorful instant noodles at an accessible price point. Maruchan enthusiasts recognize this key differentiator and proudly show their brand love in creative ways, including recipe hacks and fan art, which is what inspired the brand's new fan anthem.

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  • Maruchan enthusiasts recognize this key differentiator and proudly show their brand love in creative ways, including recipe hacks and fan art, which is what inspired the brand's new fan anthem.
  • The spot brings Maruchan fans' love to life through vibrant scenes featuring mouthwatering product shots, set to a catchy beat with lyrics pulled directly from fans' Tweets, comments, and posts.
  • "Our mission in creating Maruchan's Anthem is to honor our dedicated fans who show the brand love and recognize that not all instant ramen is created equal," said Mark Machino, Manager, Sales and Marketing at Maruchan.
  • "Our new Anthem pulls direct quotes from Maruchan fans' social conversation and content as an acknowledgement and thank you for being a part of our community."

Venbrook Launches National Higher Ed Division To Deliver Complete Risk Management Solutions for Schools, Students, And Staff; Alison Myers At The Helm

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venbrook Group, LLC ("Venbrook"), one of the largest independent insurance distribution and services firms in the U.S., today announced the formation of a national Higher Education division to bring a holistic approach to risk management solutions for K-12 schools, universities, faculty, staff, and students for all their insurance needs. The new division falls under Venbrook's Employee Benefits vertical, led by Alison Myers ("Myers"), Executive Vice President. 

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  • The new division falls under Venbrook's Employee Benefits vertical, led by Alison Myers ("Myers"), Executive Vice President.
  • Venbrook's new Higher Ed division will tailor customized risk management solutions for campuses across the U.S., helping schools identify insurance needs and relieve staff from the complexity and administration of policy implementation.
  • Conway will focus on the strategic direction of the division and help grow the national footprint of the company's Higher Ed offering.
  • "We are excited about the launch of our Higher Ed division and bringing Mike on board to grow our platform," said Myers.

NCQA Rates Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Highest Medicaid Health Plan in Indiana

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana’s Medicaid health plan was rated 4 out of 5 in the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) Medicaid Health Plan Ratings for 2023, the highest rating among all Medicaid health plans in Indiana.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana’s Medicaid health plan was rated 4 out of 5 in the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA) Medicaid Health Plan Ratings for 2023, the highest rating among all Medicaid health plans in Indiana.
  • “Our work at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has centered on increasing access to high-quality, affordable healthcare and improving health outcomes for our members and communities across Indiana,” said Dr. Kimberly Roop, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Medicaid President in Indiana.
  • We are proud to be recognized as the highest quality Medicaid health plan in Indiana.”
    The NCQA rated Anthem’s Medicaid health plan 4.5 out of 5 stars for Women’s Health with the health plan earning 5 stars for prenatal and postpartum care.
  • Anthem’s Medicaid health plan is the only Medicaid health plan in the state to have earned Health Equity Accreditation from NCQA, recognizing efforts to reduce health care disparities.