Long term strategy: CEO Joseph Frick steers Independence Blue Cross in a purposeful transition
When CEOs talk about leading their organizations through difficult times, they often refer to financial challenges or operational logistics. When Joseph A. Frick, president and CEO of Independence Blue Cross (IBC), talks about leading through a difficult time, his voice is low as he describes the legacy of his predecessor.
Most Patients With HS Aren’t Aware of Approved Treatments
May 1st 2025Treating hidradenitis suppurativa is complex and often requires taking a number of medications, including antibiotics, hormone therapies and immunosuppressants. However, many of these treatments are used off-label, and at this time, only two biologic therapies—Humira (adalimumab) and Cosentyx (secukinumab)— are approved by the FDA for HS treatment.
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Conversations With Perry and Friends
April 14th 2025Perry Cohen, Pharm.D., a longtime member of the Managed Healthcare Executive editorial advisory board, is host of the Conversations with Perry and Friends podcast. His guest this episode is John Baackes, the former CEO of L.A. Care Health Plan.
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Breaking Down Health Plans, HSAs, AI With Paul Fronstin of EBRI
November 19th 2024Featured in this latest episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite podcast is Paul Fronstin, director of health benefits research at EBRI, who shed light on the evolving landscape of health benefits with editors of Managed Healthcare Executive.
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