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ManTech Appoints Christopher Copeland as Chief Digital Officer

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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HERNDON, Va., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManTech, a leading provider of AI and mission-focused technology solutions, has named Christopher Copeland as the company’s Chief Digital Officer.

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  • HERNDON, Va., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManTech, a leading provider of AI and mission-focused technology solutions, has named Christopher Copeland as the company’s Chief Digital Officer.
  • Reporting to Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, Joseph Cubba, Copeland will lead ManTech’s strategic approach to delivering digital transformation for clients in the Defense, Intelligence Community and Federal Civilian sectors.
  • “That quality makes him the perfect match for ManTech.”
    Copeland joins ManTech from Accenture Federal Services where he most recently served as Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer.
  • “At ManTech he will play an instrumental role in directing and developing next generation technology solutions that solve our clients’ toughest challenges today.

Former Capgemini Executive Sean DuGuay Joins IT Services Provider M9 Solutions as President & CRO

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sean DuGuay, former Principal of National Security and Defense at Gapgemini Government Solutions, has joined M9 Solutions as President and Chief Revenue Officer, the information technology services and solutions provider announced on Friday.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sean DuGuay, former Principal of National Security and Defense at Gapgemini Government Solutions, has joined M9 Solutions as President and Chief Revenue Officer, the information technology services and solutions provider announced on Friday.
  • Prior to Capgemini, DuGuay served as Vice President of Business Development at global advisory firm ICF, as well as serving as CRO for technology services provider Visionary Integration Professionals.
  • This partnership represents the first President and CRO role for M9, according to company founder James McKee.
  • "Joining M9 as President and CRO is not just a contractual relationship for me, but a personal commitment and welcome challenge.

Accenture Federal Services Wins $628M U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Award

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Accenture Federal Services has won a five-year, $628 million recompete of a contract award from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue its work supporting Healthcare.gov.

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  • Accenture Federal Services has won a five-year, $628 million recompete of a contract award from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue its work supporting Healthcare.gov.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230302005141/en/
    Joan Horenstein, Accenture Federal Services, Managing Director, CMS Client Account Lead (Photo: Business Wire)
    In 2014, Accenture Federal Services was awarded a prime contract to take over management of the Federally-Facilitated Exchange (FFE).
  • “We’re proud of our exceptional track record on this program, having now supported the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services through nine successful open enrollment periods,” said Joan Horenstein, a managing director in Accenture Federal Services and CMS client lead.
  • “It is an honor to support the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ mission to strengthen the health care services and information available to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and the health care providers who serve them,” said Elaine Beeman, a senior managing director of Accenture Federal Services’ Civilian Portfolio.

Michael Nestor Joins Guidehouse's Health Segment as Leader in Payer Practice

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare industry visionary Michael Nestor has joined Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to public sector and commercial clients. Nestor has been named a partner within the firm's Health segment, serving as a leader for Guidehouse's commercial payer team.

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  • Nestor has been named a partner within the firm's Health segment, serving as a leader for Guidehouse's commercial payer team.
  • With a background in cultivating leadership principles and empowering successful teams, Nestor was previously the CEO of a federal health services, advanced analytics, and consulting business.
  • The Guidehouse Health team includes experts from diverse commercial and public health backgrounds who share knowledge to modernize and innovate healthcare services, finances, and operations.
  • Visit the Guidehouse Center for Health Insights for the latest healthcare industry insights and solutions.

Leidos Names Retired Colonel Bobby Saxon as HHS Strategic Account Executive

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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RESTON, Va., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, today announced retired Colonel Bobby Saxon as the company's Vice President and Strategic Account Executive for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).

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  • RESTON, Va., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, today announced retired Colonel Bobby Saxon as the company's Vice President and Strategic Account Executive for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).
  • Saxon will be responsible for strengthening and growing trusted relationships with HHS and advancing strategic initiatives that drive growth throughout the enterprise.
  • "Bobby is an accomplished federal health leader with a wealth of military and information technology experience," said Debbie Opiekun, Leidos' Chief Business Development Officer.
  • Before joining Leidos, Bobby served as Deputy Director and Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Office of Information Technology at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Michigan Health Market Review 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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The "Michigan Health Market Review 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Michigan Health Market Review 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report examines financial metrics and enrollment trends in Michigan and five other states and weaves that data together with insights about competitive strategies in the market.
  • Four of them had underwriting margins of 7% or higher: McLaren Health Plan, Priority Health Choice, Total Health Care and Upper Peninsula Health Plan.
  • As of the beginning of 2022, more than half of Michigan Medicare beneficiaries are in a private health plan.

Individual Coverage HRAs see triple digit growth, continue to expand access to care, new report shows

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The HRA Council has released its inaugural HRA Report, the first industry-wide snapshot of the uptake of newer models of health reimbursement arrangements like the Qualified Small Employer HRA (QSEHRA), established in 2017, and the Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA), established in 2020. The HRA Report highlights the phenomenal growth of these defined contribution models and emphasizes their critical role in bolstering the health of the ACA marketplace, broadening access to quality care, and delivering more flexible benefits options for historically underserved and under-resourced small and medium sized businesses. 

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  • The HRA Council Report shows the phenomenal growth of ICHRAs and QSEHRAs and their critical role bolstering the ACA.
  • "Health Reimbursement Arrangements are a popular bipartisan policy solution to cover more Americans with affordable, quality health insurance," shares Robin Paoli, Executive Director of the HRA Council.
  • "Employees are empowered to choose the coverage they want from respected regional and national insurers, and employers are empowered to offer predictable, cost-effective benefits with fewer administrative burdens."
  • HRAs are doubling on average among all states, with significant growth across all industries, types of employers and employee groups.

Cognosante's Customer Experience Business Sector to Support CMS Enrollment Assistance Program for Medicaid Unwinding

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cognosante's customer experience (CX) business sector, CognoConnected, has been awarded the Enrollment Assistance Program (EAP) for Medicaid Unwinding contract by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The 19-month contract has an approximate value of $21 million.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cognosante's customer experience (CX) business sector, CognoConnected, has been awarded the Enrollment Assistance Program (EAP) for Medicaid Unwinding contract by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
  • Following the end of the PHE, states must conduct Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) eligibility redeterminations for beneficiaries.
  • According to CMS, Medicaid Unwinding presents the single largest health coverage transition since the first open enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
  • "The Cognosante team will bring to bear the full depth and breadth of our customer experience expertise to support CMS' mission of ensuring continuity of coverage for eligible consumers," said Anita Griner, General Manager of Cognosante's customer experience business sector.

Revature, The Global Leader in Talent Development Announces New Hires and Promotions

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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RESTON, Va., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Revature is globally expanding recruitment and retention efforts across multiple disciplines, marketing, operations, and growth strategy. Revature CEO Ashwin Bharath noted, "Over the last two years, the Revature team has demonstrated their exceptional talents and resiliency in the faces of unprecedented challenges. We are growing, both literally and in every sense of the word. As we return to some normalcy, we are excited to announce several new hires in addition to the well-deserved promotion of one of Revature's rock stars."

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  • As we return to some normalcy, we are excited to announce several new hires in addition to the well-deserved promotion of one of Revature's rock stars."
  • Sarkar has grown into a respected business operations leader domestically and helped lead the company's global expansion.
  • Revature is an international talent development company democratizing the technology talent landscape.
  • Today, Revature is the largest employer of emerging technology talent in the U.S. and the talent development partner of choice for Fortune 500 companies, government organizations, and top systems integrators.

ICHRA benefits trend covers higher percentage of premiums than traditional group plans with more options

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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It's contributed to a rise of hard-to-insure remote workers and a growing need for recruitment tools for service and hospitality workers," shares Jack Hooper, CEO, Take Command.

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  • It's contributed to a rise of hard-to-insure remote workers and a growing need for recruitment tools for service and hospitality workers," shares Jack Hooper, CEO, Take Command.
  • "Paired with the ongoing challenges of insuring part-time and hourly employees, and annual group plan renewal hikes, the stage is set for ICHRA to continue to thrive."
  • Large employers (50 to 1000 employees) represent the fastest growing segment for ICHRA, with a 210% rise in enrollments over last year.
  • Growing number of geographies have IFP rates lower than SG, meaning employers' benefits spend can stretch further with an ICHRA.