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CVS Health statement on 2024 Star ratings

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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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.

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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.

Talkiatry Launches Mindshare Partner Program to Extend High Quality and Affordable Outpatient Psychiatric Care to Healthcare Provider Networks

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Derek Wilson will lead the partner program as Talkiatry's Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, leveraging his extensive healthcare network and deep expertise in building and growing programs and services that strengthen provider networks and improve access to care.

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  • Derek Wilson will lead the partner program as Talkiatry's Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, leveraging his extensive healthcare network and deep expertise in building and growing programs and services that strengthen provider networks and improve access to care.
  • Healthcare organizations are searching for new ways to address the growing number of people needing mental health care.
  • Talkiatry works directly with each organization's EMR, leveraging existing referral workflows to deliver a seamless experience for any referring provider.
  • Talkiatry also conducts active outreach to referred patients, easing the patient path to high quality psychiatric care.

LifeNet of New York Flight Nurse Achieves Milestone

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Recently, Flight Nurse Rod Kester transported his 1,000th patient after a little over 11 years of providing lifesaving care with Air Methods' LifeNet of New York.

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  • Recently, Flight Nurse Rod Kester transported his 1,000th patient after a little over 11 years of providing lifesaving care with Air Methods' LifeNet of New York.
  • “This is a huge milestone for a flight clinician,” said Bill Stubba, LifeNet of New York area manager and the person who hired Kester.
  • While Kester’s home base location is LifeNet 7-10 in Watertown, he has served LifeNet locations throughout the state of New York, working with many flight clinicians.
  • LifeNet of New York’s teams — a small but mighty crew consisting of a pilot, nurse, and paramedic — receive annual state-of-the-art specialty training.

One Call Names Howard Cutler Chief Strategy & Network Officer

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One Call, a care coordination leader within the workers' compensation industry, today announced that Howard Cutler – a highly accomplished healthcare executive – has been named the organization's chief strategy and network officer (CSNO). 

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One Call, a care coordination leader within the workers' compensation industry, today announced that Howard Cutler – a highly accomplished healthcare executive – has been named the organization's chief strategy and network officer (CSNO).
  • The newly created role brings together two key business functions – corporate strategy and network management and development – to further advance the organization.
  • As a member of One Call's executive committee, Cutler will be responsible for leading strategic planning efforts and driving the execution of key initiatives.
  • He will oversee the organization's provider network, product management, and marketing teams, effectively leveraging all three areas to better serve clients and injured workers.

Allina Health | Aetna Offering Improved Medicare Advantage Benefits for 2024

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allina Health | Aetna announces valuable updates to its Medicare Advantage (MA) plans for 2024, including a new fitness benefit and additional cost savings for those who qualify for Extra Help.

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  • The new Allina Health | Aetna Medicare SmartFit (PPO) with a $0 monthly plan premium is designed with prescription drug plan enrollees considering switching to a Medicare Advantage plan in mind.
  • In 2024, Allina Health | Aetna will offer a new Allina Health | Aetna Medicare Value (PPO) plan to provide additional value for individuals who qualify for Extra Help, also known as Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS).
  • Beyond introducing the Value and SmartFit plans, significant investments were made into plans Allina Health | Aetna Medicare members already enjoy.
  • Visit the Allina Health | Aetna Medicare website for more information about the 2024 Medicare Advantage plans or call .

Saviynt Appoints Security Industry Leader Jim Routh as Chief Trust Officer

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Saviynt , a leading provider of intelligent identity and access governance solutions, today announced the appointment of Jim Routh as Chief Trust Officer.

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  • Saviynt , a leading provider of intelligent identity and access governance solutions, today announced the appointment of Jim Routh as Chief Trust Officer.
  • In this newly-created position, Routh will leverage his deep experience establishing identity and access management (IAM) programs as foundational components of security and trust strategies at Fortune 500 companies to advise Saviynt and its customers.
  • As a former Chief Information Security Officer, he also has direct experience establishing identity and access management programs (IAM) anchored by the Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud.
  • His knowledge of both the product and the security industry will allow Saviynt to continue leading the IAM market with best-in-class offerings for customers, built with robust security and frictionless guidance top of mind.

Payback Time! Community Pharmacists Cheer Class Action Lawsuit Against PBMs to Recoup DIR Fees

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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“Finally, community pharmacies have a chance to recover DIR fees that were unfairly taken.

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  • “Finally, community pharmacies have a chance to recover DIR fees that were unfairly taken.
  • That allows Caremark and the other PBMs to continue to treat pharmacies unfairly and illegally extract junk fees.
  • We’re thrilled that community pharmacists have a chance to recoup some of their money.”
    NCPA will be doing more than cheerleading for the lawsuit, said Hoey.
  • Community pharmacies are rooted in the communities where they are located and are among America’s most accessible health care providers.

Banner|Aetna's Joanne Mizell Honored as One of Arizona's Most Influential Women

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Banner|Aetna , a joint venture health plan owned by Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company, proudly celebrates Joanne Mizell , chief operating officer, as one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona selected by AZ Big Media.

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  • Banner|Aetna , a joint venture health plan owned by Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company, proudly celebrates Joanne Mizell , chief operating officer, as one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona selected by AZ Big Media.
  • Mizell was chosen from a pool of over 1,900 candidates for her outstanding leadership and contributions to the community.
  • Mizell has been forging change in the health care industry for more than 30 years.
  • Banner|Aetna extends its gratitude to Mizell for her dedication and leadership and congratulates all 2023 honorees for their achievements.

Value-based Innovation Veteran Dr. Jamie Sharp to Join Rippl as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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SEATTLE, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rippl Care, a pioneering specialty provider in dementia care, is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Jamie Sharp as its new Chief Medical Officer.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rippl Care, a pioneering specialty provider in dementia care, is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Jamie Sharp as its new Chief Medical Officer.
  • Dr. Sharp brings a wealth of deep value-based, clinical experience and expertise from her previous roles, most recently serving as the Vice-President and Chief Medical Officer for Medicare at Aetna/CVS.
  • "I am thrilled to join the Rippl team and contribute to the mission of transforming healthcare for a group of underserved and undervalued seniors," said Dr. Sharp.
  • The Rippl team eagerly anticipates Dr. Sharp's arrival; she will officially assume her new role as Chief Medical Officer on October 9th.

NeuroFlow Accelerates Growth & Innovation with New C-Suite Additions Ahead of HLTH

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NeuroFlow, the healthcare company leading the industry in removing the systematic barriers to integrating behavioral and physical health, has announced the appointment of Phil Vecchiolli as Chief Revenue Officer and Robert Capobianco as Chief Commercial Officer. The expansion of the executive team coincides with the company's continued growth and a noticeable change in healthcare dynamics where providers, payors and the federal government need new answers to manage the rising risk of behavioral populations better and efficiently triage their care to achieve meaningful outcomes.

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  • Vecchiolli brings over 30 years of healthcare industry innovation and experience to the company, including serving as the Chief Growth and Strategy Officer for Tridiuum and, prior to that, Chief Growth Officer for Optum's behavioral health business segment.
  • They both have incredible track records in building and scaling great businesses during their careers, said NeuroFlow Chief Executive Officer Chris Molaro.
  • As one of their first public events representing the company, Vecchiolli and Capobianco will attend HLTH in Las Vegas, October 8-11.
  • The company will also participate in the Mission Daybreak Winner Showcase on October 10th at 2 p.m. on the Show Floor.