Health Care Service Corporation

HCSC Offers Members New Provider Scores in Search

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Since Jan. 1, 2024, PPO members see ranked in-network results when they use the provider search tool available via the apps and websites of HCSC health plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico and Oklahoma.

Key Points: 
  • Since Jan. 1, 2024, PPO members see ranked in-network results when they use the provider search tool available via the apps and websites of HCSC health plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
  • Provider profiles which score highest on quality, cost efficient care and appropriate treatment plans display a "Top Performing Physician" designation.
  • In 2022, HCSC began to deliver data to providers related to key care metrics to help them better serve members.
  • Surveys show that 90 percent people turn to the internet to help find a provider, but often those scores are opinion-based," said Terri Kitchen, HCSC Divisional Vice President.

One Mind™ Accelerator Announces Second Cohort of Mental Health Startups

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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One Mind™ , a leading mental health non-profit based in Napa Valley, CA, today announced the 2024 cohort of its flagship One Mind Accelerator program.

Key Points: 
  • One Mind™ , a leading mental health non-profit based in Napa Valley, CA, today announced the 2024 cohort of its flagship One Mind Accelerator program.
  • By supporting emerging companies through the Accelerator, One Mind seeks to positively impact the lives of people facing mental health challenges by advancing precision psychiatry, and making high quality mental healthcare more accessible, affordable, and equitable.
  • This is the second cohort for the One Mind Accelerator since the program’s launch in 2023.
  • Cerula Care is a virtual behavioral healthcare practice that partners with specialists and tailors behavioral health care for adults with serious illness.

Doxy.me appoints Dr. Esteban López as Chief Medical Officer to drive growth and health equity

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Doxy.me, a leading telehealth platform, announced the appointment of Esteban López, MD, MBA, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective February 5, 2024. With over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience and a proven track record of utilizing technology to enhance access and quality, Dr. López will spearhead doxy.me's mission to make telemedicine for all and create the future of healthcare.

Key Points: 
  • Doxy.me, the telemedicine platform, has announced its strategic move to bolster growth and advance health equity by appointing a new Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
  • This key hire underlines the company's commitment to enhancing its services and expanding its reach within the healthcare industry.
  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Doxy.me, a leading telehealth platform, announced the appointment of Esteban López, MD, MBA, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective February 5, 2024.
  • Further emphasizing his commitment to cutting-edge solutions, Dr. López holds a certificate in leading digital transformation in healthcare from Harvard Medical School.

Vheda Health Unveils Dynamic Rebranding to Propel Leadership in Virtual Health Engagement at the Medicaid Innovations Forum

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vheda Health, a national pioneer in virtual health engagement is proud to announce a strategic branding initiative aligned with its continued leadership and innovative approach in the healthcare industry.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vheda Health , a national pioneer in virtual health engagement is proud to announce a strategic branding initiative aligned with its continued leadership and innovative approach in the healthcare industry.
  • [Vheda Health's] rebranding signifies our unwavering commitment to advancing health equity and access to care from anywhere."
  • The new brand and website will be unveiled at the Medicaid Innovations Forum, a premier event for executives, providers, and leaders focused on Medicaid.
  • The Medicaid Innovations Forum provides a fitting platform to showcase Vheda Health's "commitment to virtual health empowerment and its role in revolutionizing member compliance among Medicaid and Medicare Health Plans.

AM Best Comments on Health Care Service Corporation’s Planned Acquisition of The Cigna Group’s Medicare Business

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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The transaction is expected to expand HCSC’s geographic diversification with the addition of business outside of HCSC’s core Blue Branded states.

Key Points: 
  • The transaction is expected to expand HCSC’s geographic diversification with the addition of business outside of HCSC’s core Blue Branded states.
  • Additionally, the additional membership and revenues will aid in providing additional scale and capabilities to HCSC’s Medicare Advantage business.
  • The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

AM Best Places Credit Ratings for Several Subsidiaries of The Cigna Group Under Review with Developing Implications

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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Concurrently, AM Best also has placed under review with developing implications the FSRs of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs of “a” (Excellent) of four Cigna HealthSpring companies.

Key Points: 
  • Concurrently, AM Best also has placed under review with developing implications the FSRs of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICRs of “a” (Excellent) of four Cigna HealthSpring companies.
  • All entities are part of The Cigna Group (collectively referred to as Cigna) (headquartered in Bloomfield, CT) [NYSE: CI].
  • The Credit Ratings (ratings) of all other Cigna entities are unaffected.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

CONSORTIUM HEALTH PLANS APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consortium Health Plans' Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Dave Busch as President and Chief Executive Officer. Busch will assume this role Tuesday, January 16. He succeeds Molly Loftus, who effectively retired at the end of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consortium Health Plans' Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Dave Busch as President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Busch joins Consortium from MTM, where he served as Chief Growth Officer, providing leadership for the sales and business development functions.
  • Kevin Cassidy, chairman of the board of Consortium, and President of National Accounts at Health Care Service Corporation said, "Dave's diverse and relevant leadership experience has prepared him for this unique opportunity to join the talented leaders at Consortium Health Plans and lead the Consortium through the complex and dynamic environment ahead of us."
  • Under Busch's leadership, Consortium will continue to support Blue Cross and Blue Shield teams to enable success in the National Account market.

MATTER opens applications for accelerator focused on reducing maternal mortality in the U.S.

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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MATTER , the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, has opened applications for the second 51 Labs , an accelerator focused on women’s health.

Key Points: 
  • MATTER , the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, has opened applications for the second 51 Labs , an accelerator focused on women’s health.
  • This year’s program focuses on preventing maternal mortality in the U.S. before, during and after birth and receives support from Health Care Service Corporation , Laerdal Million Lives Fund , BayCare , Parkview Health , University of Chicago Medicine , Organon and Stryker .
  • While all ages and races saw an increase in maternal mortality in 2021, many inequities still exist due to a variety of factors, including but not limited to access to quality care, socioeconomic status, race and education level.
  • The second cohort of the 51 Labs accelerator will address the question:
    How can we prevent maternal mortality in the U.S. before, during and after birth?

KeyBank announces Foundation grants in Hudson Valley and Metro New York

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank announces twenty (20) charitable donations made by KeyBank Foundation, the bank's charitable foundation to nonprofit organizations throughout its Hudson Valley/Metro New York market.  The gifts focus support to address homelessness, financial literacy, education, workforce development, minority small business development, and more.  The charitable donations total $385,000 and are part of KeyBank's community philanthropic efforts targeted toward education, workforce development, and safe, vital neighborhoods.  

Key Points: 
  • TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank announces twenty (20) charitable donations made by KeyBank Foundation, the bank's charitable foundation to nonprofit organizations throughout its Hudson Valley/Metro New York market.
  • "KeyBank's commitment to the communities we serve is at the heart what we stand for," said KeyBank Market President John Manginelli.
  • "We value the partnerships we have with local nonprofit organizations and are proud to support their important community work."
  • Bowery Mission, New York, NY to support its Continuum of Care Services for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, food insecurity and other crises.

HCSC Expands Neighborhood Center Model to New Mexico

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Health Care Service Corporation, Health, HCSC

CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Care Service Corporation will be bringing a community-based wellness center to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Care Service Corporation will be bringing a community-based wellness center to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • The Albuquerque neighborhood center, slated to open in summer 2024, will be located in the South Valley.
  • "Partnering with communities through our neighborhood centers strengthens the connection between access and health," said Maurice Smith, HCSC President, CEO and Vice-Chair.
  • We've been serving people across New Mexico for more than 80 years, and we're committed to improving the overall health of our communities."