Member News
More Insurers Win Lawsuits Seeking Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments
Health Affairs
2/17/2019
On February 14 and 15, two judges at the Court of Federal Claims held that insurers (including Maine Community Health Options) are entitled to unpaid cost-sharing reduction (CSR) payments.
Prominence Health Plan Invests in Primary Care
AIS Health Daily
2/15/2019
Nevada-based Prominence Health Plan has partnered with Vera Whole Health to launch primary care centers for their members to improve the quality and cost of care by integrating key services such as behavioral health treatment and health coaching.
Passport Health Plan promotes new president and chief operating officer
The Lane Report
2/15/2019
Passport Health Plan has promoted Carl Felix to the position of president and chief operating officer.
Community Health Plan of Washington's program is called Whole Person Care and it is aimed at Medicaid patients
Spokane Public Radio
2/15/2019
CHPW CEO, Leanne Berge, says the services are coordinated through a single health plan that includes attention to physical needs as well as mental health and substance abuse.
Evangelical-Geisinger partnership finalized, patients to benefit, officials say
The Danville News
2/15/2019
"This partnership further strengthens the relationship between an outstanding community hospital with a nationally recognized health system," said Lynn Miller, Geisinger executive vice president, clinical operations. "The goal is to strengthen the way care is delivered in the communities we both serve. We are keeping care close to home and making it easier for patients to access the outstanding health care available here in Central Pennsylvania."
Carle, Health Alliance earn Great Place to Work second year in a row
Carle
1/23/2019
For the second consecutive year, Carle and Health Alliance were named a national Great Place to Work®. The continued recognition underscores the organization’s focus on creating an engaging and supportive workplace for employees to thrive and provide the best care and services for patients and members.
Health Alliance Medical Plans shares a tour of their community center
WCIA
1/23/2019
See the video tour of Health Alliance Medical Plans' community center "Health Alliance Connections" which was featured on their local news channel.
HAP Adds Industry Experts John Gorman and Jeff Chaffkin to Board of Directors
HAP
1/23/2019
Health Alliance Plan, a Detroit-based nonprofit health plan, announced today that nationally-recognized industry experts John Gorman and Jeff Chaffkin have been appointed to the HAP Board of Directors.
Adventist Health System completes rebranding across 47 hospitals
Beckers Hospital Review
1/22/2019
Adventist Health System, the Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based system, announced it has officially completed its rebrand. Officials said the rebrand to AdventHealth is part of a systemwide brand transformation affecting all of the system's 47 hospital campuses and 1,200 care sites across nine states.
Dr. Laurie Nakahira Joins Santa Clara Family Health Plan as Chief Medical Officer
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
1/18/2019
Dr. Nakahira is responsible for ensuring the availability, quality and delivery of health care services to SCFHP members via medical oversight of operations and activities of Utilization Management, Case Management, Quality Improvement, Pharmacy, Long-Term Services and Supports and Behavioral Health.
Geisinger Interim President and CEO, Dr. Jaewon Ryu, says this is the year of “democratizing health”
FierceHealthcare
1/8/2019
Geisinger Interim President and CEO, Dr. Jaewon Ryu. Dr. Ryu, shares his predictions on what's coming for healthcare in 2019.
FirstCare Health Plans and MDLIVE Bring Telemedicine to West Texas
PR Newswire
1/7/2019
FirstCare now provides its members with access to board-certified doctors, licensed therapists and more, 24/7/365, through the use of their smartphone, tablet or desktop computer.
Adventist Health System completes rebranding across 47 hospitals
Becker's Hospital Review
1/6/2019
The rebrand to AdventHealth is part of a systemwide brand transformation affecting all of the system's 47 hospital campuses and 1,200 care sites across nine states
Karen Bartlett, Chief Operating Officer, MetroPlus Health Plan honored by The Responsible 100
City & State New York
12/27/2018
The New York Responsible 100 honors the most outstanding responsible executives, thought leaders, visionaries and influencers who are setting new standards of excellence, dedication and leadership in improving their communities and making transformative change.
Passport Health Plan gets $24 million in financing for west Louisville campus
WDRD
12/27/2018
The building, which could house up to 550 employees, and parking garage are expected to open in 2020, while another dozen buildings could go up on the 20-acre site over the long term.