Health Plan Alliance News
Farewell Letter from Patrice Snowden, Alliance Governance Program Specialist
10/28/2021
Patrice Snowden is retiring after 21 years of service. Her last day with the Alliance is January 7, 2022.
Join us in welcoming Mallory Willett to the Alliance team!
Health Plan Alliance
8/9/2021
Taking on the role of data management and operations specialist, Mallory is providing analytical support to the Alliance operations team and executive leadership team.
Health Plan Alliance Announces Return of Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefit Consortium
Health Plan Alliance
7/22/2021
The Health Plan Alliance (Alliance), in collaboration with Faegre Drinker Consulting and the Wakely Consulting Group, is pleased to announce the launch of its Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Consortium for Plan Year 2023.
The Health Plan Alliance Summer Reading Challenge is Back!
Health Plan Alliance
6/21/2021
Alliance members can win Starbucks gift cards all Summer long. The competition kicks off on Monday, June 21, 2021 and runs through Friday, September 17.
Health Plan Alliance Announces Addition of Centauri Health Solutions to its Group Purchasing Organization
Health Plan Alliance
5/18/2021
Centauri’s Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contract offers Alliance health plan members preferred pricing on Centauri’s dual eligibility, SSI/SSDI and HEDIS® services.
Health Plan Alliance Announces Addition of Virtix Health to its Group Purchasing Organization
Health Plan Alliance
4/14/2021
The Health Plan Alliance (Alliance), a national organization for provider-sponsored health plan collaboration, today announced an exclusive group purchasing organization (GPO) contract with Virtix Health, a cutting-edge risk adjustment solutions and technology company.
Health Plan Alliance Announces Return of Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefit Consortium
Health Plan Alliance
9/8/2020
The Health Plan Alliance, in collaboration with Faegre Drinker Consulting and the Wakely Consulting Group, is re-implementing its Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Consortium. The Consortium will evaluate potential supplemental benefits for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and provide resources to assist plans with implementing them.
Joe Lastinger, President of the Health Plan Alliance, featured on the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
7/27/2020 4:00:00 PM
This episode features Joe Lastinger, President of the Health Plan Alliance. Here, he discusses successful strategies for health plans, his journey to his current role, and more.
Health Plan Alliance Announces Addition of Avalon Healthcare Solutions to its Group Purchasing Organization
Health Plan Alliance
6/10/2020
Avalon is the expert in laboratory benefit management. Avalon's core laboratory management program includes full delegation of Routine Testing Management, Genetic Testing Management, and Independent Laboratory Network Management. Avalon manages all outpatient lab spend across all lab testing types. Avalon delivers its customers approximately 10%-18% annually in outpatient lab savings, or about $2-$3 per member per month.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Upcoming Alliance Meetings
Health Plan Alliance
6/1/2020 12:00:00 PM
Learn more about the current status of upcoming Alliance meetings in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Health Plan Alliance welcomes new member, Denver Health Medical Plan
Health Plan Alliance
5/13/2020
The Health Plan Alliance is expanding its network of provider-sponsored health plans. Denver Health Medical Plan, based in Denver, Colo., is now a member of the Alliance.
Maura McCaffrey, former President and CEO of Health New England, passed away on April 14
Health Plan Alliance
4/22/2020
The Health Plan Alliance team is saddened to share that Maura McCaffrey, former President and CEO of Alliance member Health New England (HNE), passed away on April 14. Many Alliance members will remember Maura’s engaging personality and commitment to the communities she served.
Join us in welcoming Celeste Keeton to the Alliance team!
Health Plan Alliance
4/20/2020
Taking on the role of operations and communications specialist, Celeste is providing webinar and meeting support, and making sure you are in-the-know about all the ways you can collaborate with the Alliance network. You’ll also likely see her at our meetings providing on-site support and participating in the sessions.
Health Plan Alliance Announces Addition of RxSense to its Group Purchasing Organization
Health Plan Alliance
2/20/2020
The healthcare technology company, RxSesnse®, offers Health Plan Alliance health plan members enterprise solutions for pharmacy benefits administration.
Health Plan Alliance welcomes new member, Mary Washington Healthcare
Health Plan Alliance
11/7/2019
The Health Plan Alliance is expanding its network of provider-sponsored health plans. The organization today announced that Mary Washington Healthcare, based in Fredericksburg, Va., is now a member of the Alliance.