Anthem individual insurance plans bid goodbye to Affordable Care Act (ACA) markets across the nation to focus on the growth of its Medicare Advantage business, an experience more sweet than bitter; the insurance giant's third quarter profits were up 29 percent, year over year.
Enrollment in Anthem's insurance plans may have taken...Arizona News
Michael Groeger joins BCBSAZ from Banner-Aetna, where he led the national employer solutions team. Groeger will lead the local insurer's sales team on his home turf, with more than 20 years of experience, Groeger has spent his entire career working in the Arizona health insurance industry.
He also previously served as chief...Arizona Comings & Goings
Mark El-Tawil is now the chief financial officer (CFO) of BCBSAZ and will provide direction and accountability for all financial planning and management functions, as well as support the organization's strategy and goals.
El-Tawil joins BCBSAZ from P3 Health Group, where previously served as CFO. He also previously...Arizona News
In Arizona rate review filings, Cigna Healthcare of Arizona proposed an 18.2 percent on-average rate reduction for individual products it plans to offer in 2019.
The insurer returns to the Arizona market after offering individual/family exchange plans in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Cigna dropped out of the 2017 market, leaving only two...Arizona Comings & Goings
Dr. Woodrow Myers, Jr. assumes the role that was held by Dr. Vishu Jhaveri, who retired at the end of 2017. Myers was formerly the executive vice president and chief medical officer at Anthem, formerly WellPoint.
An alumnus of Harvard Medical School and Stanford University, Myers is nationally recognized for his involvement...Arizona Comings & Goings
Sandy Gibson, chief executive officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, has announced her retirement. Gibson will be stepping down from her role at the end of January 2018Arizona Comings & Goings
Pam Kehaley was named president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. Before moving to BCBSAZ, Kehaley spent 25 years in various leadership roles with Anthem. Kehaley replaced Richard Boals, who retired in July.Arizona News
While tensions mount across the country about the funding of CSRs, Arizona insurers Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arizona and Health Net of Arizona (Centene) stand firm.
Arizona's two players in the Health Insurance Marketplace will not adjust local premiums that many had feared would rise with the uncertainty surrounding the...
