Archives for August 2014
Two Important Deadlines Approaching For Self-Insured Group Health Plans28 Aug 2014
If you sponsor a self-insured group health plan, then November includes two important deadlines: (1) you must obtain a health... Continue Reading
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Exclusive: Premier Health to launch insurance plan28 Aug 2014
The Dayton region’s largest hospital network is launching a new venture into the insurance business. Premier Health looks to break into... Continue Reading
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Exchange health plans approved: 10 insurers, 90 plans28 Aug 2014
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner has approved 10 insurers to sell 90 individual health plans inside Washington’s exchange, Washington Health plan finder, in... Continue Reading
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Highmark Reports More West Virginians Enrolling28 Aug 2014
Highmark reported Dec. 10 it had seen “incremental improvement” in the number of enrollments it received through the federal health insurance marketplace in West... Continue Reading
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State Signs $9.5 Million Contract Expanding Role Of Optum In Health Care Exchange28 Aug 2014
Vermont signed a revised contract with the tech firm Optum that expands its role in Vermont Health Connect’s operations. Optum already... Continue Reading
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Kidd to lead Cigna’s voluntary benefits28 Aug 2014
Cigna has named Chekesha Kidd as vice president of Cigna’s voluntary benefits organization. In this role, Kidd will lead the development... Continue Reading
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Aetna to Phase Out CarePass28 Aug 2014
Last year Aetena launched their CarePass consumer website and mobile solution as part of its “What’s Your Healthy?” national campaign.... Continue Reading
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Blue Cross-led quality initiative saves $597M over 5 years28 Aug 2014
A quality collaborative in Michigan has saved $597 million and improved patient care over the last five years of the... Continue Reading
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City CEO David Gentile steps down28 Aug 2014
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City President and CEO David Gentile is retiring, the company announced Monday. Gentile worked with the... Continue Reading
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Blue Cross to open retail shop in Edina28 Aug 2014
Another health insurance company plans to start hanging out at the mall. Eagan-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota... Continue Reading
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