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AHF Welcomes FTC Scrutiny of PBMs’ Anticompetitive Practices

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) today welcomed the U.S. Federal Trade Commissions announcement that it will vote to study the anti-competitive practices of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) industry that plague independent specialty pharmacies.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) today welcomed the U.S. Federal Trade Commissions announcement that it will vote to study the anti-competitive practices of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) industry that plague independent specialty pharmacies.
  • See: FTC Announces Tentative Agenda for February 17 Open Commission Meeting | Federal Trade Commission .
  • Our pharmacists and staff work tirelessly with AHF medical providers to keep people living with HIV healthy and virally suppressed.
  • The FTC said it will vote on February 17 on whether to make PBMs hand over information on contracts, reimbursements, and other practices affecting drug prices, including those practices that may disadvantage independent or specialty pharmacies.

Stuart McGuigan to Deliver Keynote Address at the Spark Executive Forum

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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STATELINE, Nev., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Spark Executive Forum is pleased to announce thatStuart McGuigan, Former CIO at the US Department of State and Johnson & Johnson, will serve as the opening keynote speaker during the two-day event taking place April 20-21inNapa, California.

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  • STATELINE, Nev., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Spark Executive Forum is pleased to announce thatStuart McGuigan, Former CIO at the US Department of State and Johnson & Johnson, will serve as the opening keynote speaker during the two-day event taking place April 20-21inNapa, California.
  • In his keynote, McGuigan will discuss how organizations can focus on creating business value while balancing corporate culture, risk, technology, and innovation priorities.
  • Yates Ltd, sole sponsor of the Spark Executive Forum, is a leading consulting firm that helps clients develop strategic partnerships that enable new business models, drive innovation, create savings, and deliver transformational outcomes.Yates created the Spark Executive Forum to provide senior leaders with a private, non-commercial venue for collaboration and idea exchange on relevant issues, opportunities and trends impacting their business.
  • We're thrilled to have him keynote our April Spark session."

UHSM Health Share and Fitbod Launch New Fitness Campaign Challenging Members to Make Exercise and Healthy Living the Number One Priority

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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In the month of January, members are invited to participate in daily customized workouts on the Fitbod app.

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  • In the month of January, members are invited to participate in daily customized workouts on the Fitbod app.
  • The more workouts members complete, the more entries they can enter in for the challenge.
  • We are excited about this new partnership and campaign, says UHSM President Christopher Jin.
  • In addition to its campaign and partnership with Fitbod, UHSM recently announced an initiative with KidWorks Ignite Youth Leadership Program (IYLP).

OneScreen.ai Hires HR Veteran Adam Reidel for Newly Created Head of People Operations Role

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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OneScreen.ai , a SaaS-enabled B2B market network provider for out-of-home (OOH) advertising, announced the appointment of Adam Reidel as Head of People Operations.

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  • OneScreen.ai , a SaaS-enabled B2B market network provider for out-of-home (OOH) advertising, announced the appointment of Adam Reidel as Head of People Operations.
  • Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Reidel was previously the Senior Director of Human Resources at RS&H, a national architecture, engineering, and consulting firm.
  • Prior to this role, he served online thrift and consignment store, Swap.com in various human resources roles, most recently as Vice President of Human Resources.
  • Reidel also worked at General Parts International, Inc., as Senior Director of Human Resources, among other positions.

EQRx Enters Memorandum of Understanding with CVS Health to Create Cost Savings and Improve Patient Access to Innovative Medicines

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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Through this MOU, we are taking the first step towards realizing our shared objective to improve access to high-quality, innovative medicines at radically lower prices, said Melanie Nallicheri, chief executive officer of EQRx.

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  • Through this MOU, we are taking the first step towards realizing our shared objective to improve access to high-quality, innovative medicines at radically lower prices, said Melanie Nallicheri, chief executive officer of EQRx.
  • CVS Health is a trusted provider of pharmacy and medical benefits in communities across America.
  • Together, we intend to bring significant cost savings to their clients, plan members, consumers and the broader U.S. healthcare ecosystem.
  • EQRx is a new type of pharmaceutical company committed to developing and delivering innovative medicines to patients at radically lower prices.

UHSM Unveils Epic Prizes in Social Media Sweepstakes

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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To enter, participants need only follow St. Brown and UHSM on either Instagram or Twitter, sharing the sweepstakes and tagging three friends, one entry per platform.

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  • To enter, participants need only follow St. Brown and UHSM on either Instagram or Twitter, sharing the sweepstakes and tagging three friends, one entry per platform.
  • This is why Ive teamed up with UHSM, an organization that reflects my values and passion for healthy living.
  • UHSM doesnt make you choose between your faith and healthcare as a Christian, thats very important to me.
  • The Amon-Ra sweepstakes is our gift to Americans this Christmas Season, said Chris Jin, president of UHSM.

Advocates, Clinicians Urge CVS Caremark to Reverse Dangerous Formulary Change

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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The move would force stable patients to switch medications, a practice known as non-medical switching , and increase their risk of stroke and death.

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  • The move would force stable patients to switch medications, a practice known as non-medical switching , and increase their risk of stroke and death.
  • The medications require careful, personalized management, and indiscriminate switching can cause severe side effects and lead patients to discontinue treatment altogether.
  • Studies about the discontinuation of these drugs have shown that:
    This new formulary change will be dangerously disruptive for patients who rely upon a previously covered direct oral anticoagulant to manage their cardiovascular risk.
  • STATEMENT FROM DHARMESH PATEL, MD, STERN CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER, MEMPHIS TENNESSEE AND PRESIDENT, PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH:
    "The removal of these critical therapies from CVS Caremark's formulary is putting lives at risk.

Vanessa Benavides named chief legal officer of Kaiser Permanente

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente announced that Vanessa Benavides has been named senior vice president and chief legal officerfor Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitalseffective December 26.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente announced that Vanessa Benavides has been named senior vice president and chief legal officerfor Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitalseffective December 26.
  • She will report to the chair andchief executive officer, Greg A. Adams ,and will continue to serve on theorganization'sNational Executive Team.
  • Benavideswilltakeon this new role upon the retirement ofMark Zemelman, who is stepping down from his role assenior vice presidentand general counsel after 30 years of service to Kaiser Permanente.
  • Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.

The Value Summit at Year Five: Reinventing the Health Care Experience

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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The Fifth Annual Value Summit virtually convened a stellar lineup of clinicians, pharmacists, administrators, and innovators from leading health care organizations including CMS, Humana, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, UPMC, CVS Caremark, and Google.

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  • The Fifth Annual Value Summit virtually convened a stellar lineup of clinicians, pharmacists, administrators, and innovators from leading health care organizations including CMS, Humana, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, UPMC, CVS Caremark, and Google.
  • In five stimulating panels, these industry decision makers discussed gains made in health care delivery since the onset of COVID-19, as well as gaps in and opportunities for advancing value and equity.
  • "The global pandemic fostered a sense of urgency and collaboration that continues to accelerate critical changes across the health care landscape.
  • Now more than ever forums like the Value Summit provide an opportunity for collaboration, creativity, and dynamic innovation across the industry."

UHSM Health Share Leads KidWorks’ New Program That Encourages Healthy Conversations Around Faith

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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UHSM Health Share , a faith-based health care nonprofit founded on Christian beliefs and values, today announced its initiative with KidWorks Ignite Youth Leadership Program (IYLP).

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  • UHSM Health Share , a faith-based health care nonprofit founded on Christian beliefs and values, today announced its initiative with KidWorks Ignite Youth Leadership Program (IYLP).
  • This program will further strengthen UHSM's mission of uniting the community to healthy conversations around faith and empowerment.
  • "At UHSM, we are committed to making a change and giving back to our communities," says UHSM President Christopher Jin.
  • UHSM (Unite Health Share Ministries) is a nonprofit, faith-based health sharing ministry that facilitates member-to-member health sharing among fellow Christians, serving as a connector to administer medical cost sharing.