In December, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) announced its working again with TriWest Healthcare Alliance to deliver healthcare services to active-duty members and veterans in the West Region. This week, BCBSAZ also joined a coalition of other Blues plans to form Synergie Medication Collective to improve affordability and...Arizona News
The Arizona Capitol Times presented the award and will celebrate winners in an awards night at 6 p.m. on Sept. 28. The 2021 Leaders of the Year recognizes people and organizations greatly contributing to Arizona's growth. Winners in the healthcare category included leaders from Valleywise Health, Regional Center for Border Health, the...Arizona News
Pam Kehaly, CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, said that when COVID-19 hit, everything she thought she knew about the healthcare workplace came crashing down - in the best way.
These are the three things that Kehaly learned that changed her outlook:
Nearly anything can be done in far less time than you think.
At the...Arizona News
The Claim Payment Advance program provides qualifying Arizona hospitals and physicians impacted by COVID-19 a three-month loan to help ease the strain on cash flow so they can continue to provide medical care to Arizonans.
The health of Arizonans is at stake, and these funds will help provide stability to our healthcare...Arizona News
To help small entrepreneurs economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) announced it will donate $5 million to Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) to provide loans through its loan division, Loans CDFI.
The $5 million allows CPLC Loans, a Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI), to...Arizona Comings & Goings
Formerly of Anthem, Beth Ginzinger will oversee the insurer's strategic planning process and lead the development of corporate and subsidiary strategies. BCBSAZ CEO and President Pam Kehaly stated:
Beth brings a level of expertise that will help expand the meaningful work we do on behalf of our members, and find more opportunities...Arizona News
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 News
She brings a wealth of experience to the role.
Richard Boals retired in July after serving 45 years with the Phoenix-based insurer.
Kehaly spent the past 25 years with Anthem, holding various senior level positions through the years. Most recently, she oversaw 5,000 employees and 27 million members in individual, small group, large...