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AM Best Revises Outlooks to Stable for LifeMap Assurance Company; Affirms Credit Ratings of USAble Life

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星期五, 一月 26, 2024
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Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of USAble Life (USAL) (Little Rock, AR).

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  • Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of USAble Life (USAL) (Little Rock, AR).
  • The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
  • LifeMap became a sister company to USAble Life in 2022 with common ownership by Life and Specialty Ventures, LLC (LSV).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas' 2024-2025 Blue Impact(SM) grant application now open for non-profits statewide

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星期一, 一月 29, 2024
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RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 2024-2025 Blue ImpactSM grant application is open for Texas non-profits focused on improving social determinants of health (SDOH). These grants and other BCBSTX community investments directly target the social and economic factors that play a role in health and wellness.

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  • Organizations focused on improving social determinants of health must complete first step by Feb. 9
    RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 2024-2025 Blue ImpactSM grant application is open for Texas non-profits focused on improving social determinants of health (SDOH).
  • These grants and other BCBSTX community investments directly target the social and economic factors that play a role in health and wellness.
  • "We continue to build on that model and refine how we can make a difference.
  • To apply for a 2024-25 Blue Impact grant, Submit a 'Letter of Intent' before 5 p.m. Feb. 9.

Virginia Chamber of Commerce Partners with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield on WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance

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星期三, 一月 17, 2024
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Moments ago, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced its partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia on the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance.

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  • Moments ago, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced its partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia on the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240117296858/en/
    Formed from a 30-year partnership between the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia, the WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance is designed to help drive healthcare engagement and literacy that will lead to improved long-term health and lower healthcare costs.
  • “Strategic partnerships, like ours with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, demonstrate our common goal to redefine health, reimagine the health system, and strengthen our communities,” said Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia, President, Monica Schmude.
  • Both the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia remain committed to developing an accessible, affordable health insurance option for small business employers in the Commonwealth.

BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA PROMISE HEALTH PLAN EMPOWERS ITS MEDI-CAL MEMBERS TO PURSUE DIPLOMA WITH GEDWORKS

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星期三, 一月 24, 2024
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OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan members can now open the door to higher education and improved career opportunities by earning a GED diploma, at no cost, through their health plan membership.

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  • First health plan in California to offer GED credential to address key social determinant of health and help remove education barrier to success.
  • OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan members can now open the door to higher education and improved career opportunities by earning a GED diploma, at no cost, through their health plan membership.
  • Blue Shield Promise is the first California health plan to collaborate with GED Testing Service to offer the GEDWorks program to its Medi-Cal members.
  • To participate in the GEDWorks program, Blue Shield Promise members must be 18 years or older, must not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and must not be enrolled in high school.

CONSORTIUM HEALTH PLANS APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO

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星期二, 一月 16, 2024
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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.

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  • 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.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin Earns NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Plus

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星期四, 一月 11, 2024
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Medicaid health plan in Wisconsin recently earned the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Equity Accreditation Plus, a recognition of Anthem’s leadership in developing solutions to enhance access to equitable, high-quality healthcare.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Medicaid health plan in Wisconsin recently earned the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Equity Accreditation Plus, a recognition of Anthem’s leadership in developing solutions to enhance access to equitable, high-quality healthcare.
  • “NCQA’s Health Equity Accreditation Plus recognizes our unwavering dedication to eliminating health disparities and helping ensure access to high-quality care for everyone,” said Ted Osthelder, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Medicaid President in Wisconsin.
  • “This milestone positions Anthem at the forefront of advancing health equity through our innovative programs that provide access to individualized care to improve the whole health of our members.”
    NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Plus builds upon the Health Equity Accreditation designation Anthem received last year, when they were recognized among the first Medicaid plans in the nation to create a strategic framework that prioritizes health equity based on race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
  • “Organizations earning the Health Equity Accreditation Plus like Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin are leading the way in bridging this gap, and NCQA salutes their commitment.”

Mount Carmel Health System and Anthem Announce Multi-Year Contract with Enhanced Value-Based Health Care and Improved Data Connectivity

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星期四, 一月 11, 2024
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Mount Carmel Health System and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced today a new, multi-year provider network agreement.

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  • Mount Carmel Health System and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced today a new, multi-year provider network agreement.
  • The agreement secures long-term access to affordable health care for Mount Carmel patients covered by Anthem Medicare, Medicaid, and employer-sponsored health plans.
  • As part of the agreement, the two organizations will accelerate their collaboration on several innovative initiatives, including advance data connectivity and value-based care (VBC) models designed to improve health outcomes and better control costs for care for Mount Carmel patients covered by Anthem health plans.
  • “Our work together with Mount Carmel to simplify our health system and remove barriers to care will serve as a model for others to follow,” said Anthem Ohio President Jane Peterson.

Trinity Health Of New England and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Announce Multi-Year Contract with Enhanced Value-Based Healthcare and Improved Data Connectivity

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星期四, 一月 11, 2024
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Trinity Health Of New England and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut announced today a new, multi-year provider network agreement.

Key Points: 
  • Trinity Health Of New England and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Connecticut announced today a new, multi-year provider network agreement.
  • The agreement secures long-term access to affordable healthcare for Trinity Health patients covered by Anthem health plans.
  • As part of the agreement, the two organizations will accelerate their collaboration on several innovative initiatives, including advance data connectivity and value-based care (VBC) models designed to improve health outcomes and better control costs for care for Trinity Health patients covered by Anthem health plans.
  • This represents further progress in moving toward healthcare models that align payment with improved health outcomes and reduced cost trends.

St. Mary's Health Care System and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Announce Multi-year Contract with Enhanced Value-Based Health Care and Improved Data Connectivity

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星期四, 一月 11, 2024
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St. Mary’s Health Care System and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia announced today a new, multi-year provider network agreement.

Key Points: 
  • St. Mary’s Health Care System and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia announced today a new, multi-year provider network agreement.
  • The agreement secures long-term access to affordable health care for St. Mary’s Health Care System patients covered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia health plans.
  • “We are pleased that an agreement with Anthem could be reached without disruption to patient care,” said Stonish Pierce, President/CEO of Trinity Health Georgia which includes St. Mary’s Health Care System.
  • “We look forward to continuing to collaborate with St. Mary’s Health Care System on simplifying care for the members we mutually serve,” said Robert Bunch, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia.

Saint Joseph Health System and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Announce Multi-year Contract with Enhanced Value-Based Health Care and Improved Data Connectivity

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星期四, 一月 11, 2024
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Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana announced today a new, multi-year provider network agreement.

Key Points: 
  • Saint Joseph Health System (SJHS) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana announced today a new, multi-year provider network agreement.
  • The agreement secures long-term access to affordable healthcare for St. Joseph patients who are covered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans.
  • As part of the agreement, the two organizations will accelerate their collaboration on several innovative initiatives, including advance data connectivity and value-based care (VBC) models designed to improve health outcomes and better control costs for care for SJHS patients covered by Anthem health plans.
  • This represents further progress in moving toward healthcare models that align payment with improved health outcomes and reduced cost trends.