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Ilant Health Launches to Bring Value-Based Care to Obesity Treatment

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Ilant Health, a company purpose-built to partner with employers and government payors to improve obesity treatment through holistic, integrated, and value-based care, launches out of stealth today with $3M in funding.

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  • Ilant Health, a company purpose-built to partner with employers and government payors to improve obesity treatment through holistic, integrated, and value-based care, launches out of stealth today with $3M in funding.
  • Acting as the single front door across obesity treatment modalities, Ilant supports employers and health plans in managing the cost, quality, and experience of obesity treatment and supports members through holistic, individualized, evidence-based and integrated care, replacing what today is often a fragmented, expensive, and broad-brush approach to obesity treatment.
  • “Obesity is incredibly complex - it’s a medical problem, a health equity problem, a bias problem, and a cost problem,” Onitskansky said.
  • We’re seeing increasing discussions of obesity - even as the biases and the stigma associated with obesity remain incredibly high.

DataTribe Names Sixth Annual Cybersecurity Startup Challenge Finalists

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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DataTribe, a global cyber foundry that invests in and co-builds next-generation cybersecurity and data science companies, announced today the finalists of its sixth-annual DataTribe Challenge.

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  • DataTribe, a global cyber foundry that invests in and co-builds next-generation cybersecurity and data science companies, announced today the finalists of its sixth-annual DataTribe Challenge.
  • The three finalists will split $20,000 in prize money, and one winner will be eligible to receive up to $2 million in seed capital from DataTribe.
  • “We are thrilled to announce the finalists of the 2023 DataTribe Challenge,” said John Funge, Managing Director of DataTribe.
  • The DataTribe Challenge is identifying companies looking over the horizon to identify and solve the cybersecurity challenges we will face three, five, ten years down the road.”
    The three finalists stood above entries from the record number of submitted applications.

Consumer Satisfaction With Health Insurance Hits Record High, While Nonhospital Care Joins Index Leaders, ACSI Data Show

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Health insurance satisfaction surges 4% to a record-high score of 76 (out of 100), with customer engagement points like call centers and websites improving 5% year over year, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI ® ) Insurance and Health Care Study 2022-2023 .

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  • Health insurance satisfaction surges 4% to a record-high score of 76 (out of 100), with customer engagement points like call centers and websites improving 5% year over year, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI ® ) Insurance and Health Care Study 2022-2023 .
  • Health insurers experience widespread policyholder satisfaction gains, with all but one provider upping their ACSI score.
  • Satisfaction with hospitals rises too, driven by improved outpatient care, which climbs 5% to an ACSI score of 81.
  • The ACSI Insurance and Health Care Study 2022-2023 is based on interviews with 12,849 customers, chosen at random and contacted via email between October 2022 and September 2023.

Monogram Health Welcomes Adam McAnaney to Executive Leadership Team

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monogram Health , the nation's leading value-based provider of in-home, evidence-based care and benefit management services for patients living with chronic kidney and end stage kidney disease, has hired Adam McAnaney as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monogram Health , the nation's leading value-based provider of in-home, evidence-based care and benefit management services for patients living with chronic kidney and end stage kidney disease, has hired Adam McAnaney as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.
  • Adam is a proven leader, and his extensive history of successful executive leadership roles at public companies as well as large-scale healthcare organizations demonstrates his robust capabilities.
  • "Adam has a clear and expert understanding of the unique needs among our patients, clinicians, investors and health plan partners, and will drive great value for Monogram Health as we continue to expand our proven in-home care delivery model across the U.S.," said Monogram Health CEO and Co-Founder Mike Uchrin.
  • Adam served as General Counsel and Secretary for Signify Health, following its acquisition of Remedy Partners.

Anthem President Monica Schmude Recognized as One of the Most Powerful Women in Washington

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010347946/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010347946/en/
    Monica Schmude, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia (Photo: Business Wire)
    Schmude is listed with eleven other dynamic leaders making a difference in the field of medicine.
  • “From arts, nonprofit, and media mavens to corporate, political, and legal powerhouses, here are 169 women making a mark in Washington,” stated the magazine.
  • She is a member of The Economic Club of Washington DC and Leadership Greater Washington Class of 2020.
  • She was named to the 2019 Most Powerful Women in Washington (Washingtonian Magazine), recipient of the 2019 March of Dimes Heroine of Washington Award, served as the 2019 Program Chair for the Mid-Maryland Mission of Mercy, 2021 Most Powerful Women in Washington (Washingtonian Magazine), and was named an honoree for the Washington Business Journals 2021 Women Who Mean Business awards.

Allina Health | Aetna Awarded 4.5 Star Quality Rating for 2024 Medicare Advantage Plans

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allina Health | Aetna, a local health plan owned by Allina Health and Aetna®, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), earned a 4.5 Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its 2024 Medicare Advantage plans.

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  • ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allina Health | Aetna , a local health plan owned by Allina Health and Aetna®, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS ), earned a 4.5 Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its 2024 Medicare Advantage plans.
  • This year's Star Rating represents a half-star increase over the previous year and demonstrates the Allina Health | Aetna commitment to bringing increased quality, customer service excellence and value to its members.
  • "We are extremely proud of our dedicated local service team, our competitive benefits and our provider partners who continually focus on improving member health outcomes," said Britta Orr, Chief Medicare Officer for Allina Health | Aetna.
  • Read more about how Allina Health | Aetna's Medicare Advantage plans are providing value in 2024 here .

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

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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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.

CVS Health Ventures Makes Strategic Investment in Amalgam Rx

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Amalgam Rx, Inc., a leader in enabling data-driven health care decision making, announced the participation of CVS Health Ventures in its Series B investment round.

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  • Amalgam Rx, Inc., a leader in enabling data-driven health care decision making, announced the participation of CVS Health Ventures in its Series B investment round.
  • The investment supports the scaling of Amalgam’s EHR-integrated clinical decision support platform to provide actionable information for health care providers (HCPs) for use at the point of care.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005812980/en/
    CVS Health Ventures invests in Amalgam Rx (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Our investment in Amalgam reflects our commitment to redefining health care by making care delivery simpler, more personalized and better connected,” said Vijay Patel, Managing Partner and co-founder of CVS Health Ventures, the company’s dedicated corporate venture capital platform.
  • “Amalgam’s point-of-care decision making capabilities can help further enhance a data-driven model of integrated care, supporting both providers and patients.”
    In addition to the CVS Health Ventures investment, Aetna®, a CVS Health® company, is collaborating with Amalgam at select health systems, implementing Amalgam's EHR-integrated decision support solutions, which are designed to improve outcomes and reduce the cost of care for Aetna members.

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
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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). This represents a significant achievement, given the considerably more stringent CMS measurement criteria this year.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

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. 

Key Points: 
  • 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.