Governor Abbott Signs Legislation to Better Protect Consumers Against Surprise Medical Bills
May 24, 2017 AUSTIN—The Texas Association of Health Plans (TAHP), the statewide trade association representing commercial and public health plans operating in Texas, today applauded Governor Greg Abbott’s signing of Senate Bill 507, legislation expanding protections...
Pro-Consumer Legislation Requiring Greater Transparency From Freestanding ERs Headed to the Governor
May 19, 2017 AUSTIN—The Texas Association of Health Plans (TAHP), the statewide trade association representing commercial and public health plans operating in Texas, today applauded Senate passage of Rep. Tom Oliverson’s HB 3276, which requires independent...
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Amerigroup Texas Names Health Plan President
Amerigroup Texas Names Health Plan President TAHP Member Amerigroup Texas last week announced Tisch Scott has been named health plan president, effective immediately. Scott, a 24-year industry veteran, succeeds LeAnn Behrens who was recently named president of the...
BCBS TX Names New President
BCBS TX Names New President Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas has named Dr. Dan McCoy president, effective July 1, succeeding Bert Marshall, who will retire. Marshall is retiring after 20 years with the company, during which he also served as president of Blue Cross...
Sendero Health Plans Tackles Diaper Disparity with Free Diapers for Members
Sendero Health Plans Tackles Diaper Disparity with Free Diapers for Members Low-income mothers in Central Texas can now get disposable diapers free under a new test program announced in Austin by President Obama. The program is offered to families insured by TAHP...
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Discusses Surprise Medical Bills & Consumer Options To Challenge Balance Bills
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Discusses Surprise Medical Bills & Consumer Options To Challenge Balance Bills TAHP is pleased to highlight a recent YouTube video by TAHP member and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas President Dr. Dan McCoy, in which Dr....
WellCare of Texas Launches Field-Based Care Management Program
WellCare of Texas Launches Field-Based Care Management Program TAHP Operational Member WellCare Health Plans has launched a new field-based care management program that delivers personalized, cost-efficient care for medically-complex Medicare Advantage Members....
Cigna Receives Freedom Award
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