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Pivot Point Consulting Announces Three New Leadership Appointments

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivot Point Consulting, a Vaco Holdings company and #1 Best in KLAS: Managed IT Services firm, today announced the hiring of three new leaders as a result of the company's accelerated growth across its strategic consulting services, analytics and artificial intelligence, managed services, cybersecurity and enterprise applications practices.

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  • Pivot Point Consulting announces new leadership appointments: Brian Beinborn, Kathy Krypel and MJ Stojak
    Brian Beinborn joins the company as Managing Director of Enterprise Solutions; Kathy Krypel is appointed Managing Director of Enterprise Applications; and MJ Stojak takes on the role of Managing Director of Analytics and AI.
  • "As Pivot Point Consulting continues to thrive with remarkable year-over-year growth, we are beyond excited to invest in our leadership and welcome these three esteemed professionals to our team," said Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Pivot Point Consulting, Rachel Marano.
  • Prior to Pivot Point Consulting, Brian served as Director of EMR Optimization for Guidehouse.
  • Her extensive leadership in clinic systems, patient access optimization and digital solutions that drive meaningful improvement will be invaluable in her new role as Pivot Point Consulting's Managing Director of Enterprise Applications.

Premera Blue Cross, UW Medicine Collaborate on Behavioral Health Integration for Black Communities

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross, a health plan in the Pacific Northwest, today announced the company's efforts with the AIMS Center at the University of Washington School of Medicine to improve mental health outcomes for Black and African American communities. Through a $1.4 million investment, three clinics in western Washington will receive funds to implement Collaborative Care, a specific model of integrated care developed at UW Medicine to treat common conditions like depression and anxiety.

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  • Through Collaborative Care, patients can receive care for their mental health in the same setting they are treated for their physical health.
  • We're grateful to expand our work with UW Medicine to further support integrated care and improve health inequities."
  • This work builds on a common goal of Premera and UW Medicine to improve mental health outcomes in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Through this strategy, Premera works to increase equitable healthcare access for Black Washingtonians, Alaska Natives, and rural members to improve their behavioral health and hypertension health outcomes.

CONSORTIUM HEALTH PLANS APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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.

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, University of Alaska Anchorage Partner to Promote Behavioral Health Careers

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

ANCHORAGE, Ala., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is supporting a new video campaign with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to encourage people to pursue careers in behavioral health, which includes care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders. The videos feature UAA alumni sharing their stories about their behavioral health work and how it benefits the community.

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  • ANCHORAGE, Ala., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is supporting a new video campaign with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to encourage people to pursue careers in behavioral health, which includes care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
  • The Health Resources and Services Administration found nearly half of the U.S. population lives in a mental health provider shortage area.
  • "At Premera we know that we can't sit on the sidelines while Alaskans continue to face problems getting the behavioral health care they need," said Jim Grazko, President of Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.
  • "We're grateful to University of Alaska Anchorage for leading this critical work in helping people find a path to working in behavioral health."

Compass Health Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Regional Center for Intensive Behavioral Health Services

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

The facility, slated for completion in summer 2025, will include more than 70,000 square feet of space purpose-built for intensive behavioral health services, including a 16-bed evaluation and treatment unit (E&T), a 16-bed crisis triage center, intensive outpatient behavioral health services, and offices for crisis prevention, outreach and community engagement teams.

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  • The facility, slated for completion in summer 2025, will include more than 70,000 square feet of space purpose-built for intensive behavioral health services, including a 16-bed evaluation and treatment unit (E&T), a 16-bed crisis triage center, intensive outpatient behavioral health services, and offices for crisis prevention, outreach and community engagement teams.
  • At the center, Compass Health anticipates serving nearly 1,300 clients through more than 35,000 points of care each year.
  • “Together, we’re building the future of behavioral health, and bringing a much-needed resource to the region.”
    Across Northwest Washington, behavioral health needs continue to grow.
  • “The benefits of this project extend far beyond the services that will be provided,” said Alex de Soto, Compass Health Board Chair.

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska Improves Alaskans' Access to Behavioral Healthcare

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska today announced improvements to members' access to behavioral healthcare, which includes care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders, through new solutions that break down barriers to accessing care. This three-year initiative included developing a service to help members find an available provider and expanding the health plan's provider network.

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  • Millions of people are affected by behavioral health conditions every year, but despite how common these issues are, people still struggle to get care.
  • Premera is helping members get connected to care through its Matchmaker™ for Behavioral Health program.
  • Premera also expanded its behavioral health provider network in Alaska by 45 percent in the last three years to meet the increased demand for care.
  • For more information about how to find care and use a plan's benefits, visit the behavioral health care essentials page .

Premera Blue Cross Hires Chief Strategy Officer to Join Executive Leadership Team

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross today announced Umar Farooq has joined the company as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).

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  • MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross today announced Umar Farooq has joined the company as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Umar to Premera," said Jeffrey Roe, President and CEO of Premera.
  • "He is a forward-thinking healthcare executive with deep experience in health plans and provider-aligned managed care products.
  • I look forward to ensuring Premera's enterprise strategy remains grounded in our values so we can deliver on this commitment."

Kinwell Medical Group Names Dr. Mack Hinson as New President

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Seattle, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinwell Medical Group today announced Dr. Mack Hinson as the company’s new president beginning on Sept. 5.

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  • Seattle, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinwell Medical Group today announced Dr. Mack Hinson as the company’s new president beginning on Sept. 5.
  • A veteran with the United States Army, Hinson interned and completed his residency at Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Lakewood, Wash.
  • Most recently he led Pediatrix Medical Group, a network of 4,000 clinicians that provides high-risk maternal and pediatric specialty services across 41 states.
  • Hinson has worn almost every hat in healthcare, tending to patients, operations, finance and clinician recruitment,” said Dr. Mia Wise, Chief Medical Officer for Kinwell.

ReproTech LLC Appoints Brad Senstra Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

ReproTech LLC (“ReproTech” or the “Company”), the industry leader in human reproductive tissue cryogenic storage, today announced that Brad Senstra has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.

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  • ReproTech LLC (“ReproTech” or the “Company”), the industry leader in human reproductive tissue cryogenic storage, today announced that Brad Senstra has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.
  • A pioneer in dedicated reproductive storage with over 30 years of experience, ReproTech specializes in long-term cryostorage and safe transportation of reproductive tissues.
  • Mr. Senstra brings to ReproTech more than 16-years of experience in fertility and reproductive medicine.
  • Prior to joining the Company, he served as Executive Director of Seattle Reproductive Medicine (“SRM”).

PAUL LONG JOINS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS AS CHIEF CONSUMER EXPERIENCE OFFICER

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

BOSTON, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Long has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") as the nonprofit health plan's chief consumer experience officer.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul Long has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") as the nonprofit health plan's chief consumer experience officer.
  • Long will oversee consumer experience strategy, market research, and Blue Cross' service centers, including member, account and provider services, Medicare member service, appeals and grievances, and training and development.
  • "Providing personalized, simplified, empathetic access to care is at the core of everything we do," said Rich Lynch, Blue Cross' chief operating officer.
  • Long previously served as senior vice president of product and consumer experience at Premera Blue Cross.