2016
Health Partners Plans Names Beverly Collins Vice President, Chief Quality Officer
December 23, 2016
Philadelphia, PA — Health Partners Plans (HPP) announced today that Dr. Beverly A. Collins has joined the company as vice president, chief quality officer. Dr. Collins brings more than 20 years of experience in progressive health care management and …
Health Partners Plans Wins Gold in International Competition for Marketing and Communications Excellence
December 20, 2016
Winner of the Coveted 2016 MarCom Awards in Corporate Social Responsibility and Branding Categories Philadelphia, PA — Health Partners Plans (HPP), nationally known for its innovations in managed care, received international recognition for its creat…
Mark Cary Named Senior Vice President of Medicare Sales and Actuarial Services for Health Partners Plans
December 8, 2016
Philadelphia, PA — Veteran managed care actuary and executive health care leader Mark Cary has returned to Health Partners Plans (HPP) as senior vice president of Medicare Sales and Actuarial Services, reporting to President and Chief Executive Offic…
Health Partners Plans Names Kalyan Narayanan Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
December 5, 2016
Philadelphia, PA — Health Partners Plans (HPP) announced today that Kalyan Narayanan has joined the company as Vice President, Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Narayanan brings over 25 years of information technology (IT) experience to his new role. He …
President and CEO William S. George Invited to Present Innovative Food Access Program at Harvard University
October 18, 2016
Health Partners Plans Showcases Significant Results of Improved Member Health at Harvard University Food is Medicine Symposium Philadelphia, PA—On Friday, October 21, Health Partners Plans (HPP) President and CEO William S. George will speak at Harva…
Health Partners Medicare Expands to Lancaster, Lehigh and Northampton Counties
October 18, 2016
Offering innovative, unique plans as part of a new wave of expansion to increase access to quality health care for area residents Philadelphia, PA — Nationally recognized for its innovative approach to health care, Pennsylvania-based, managed care or…
Health Partners Plans Among Top 15 Medicaid MCOs in the Country
October 12, 2016
HPP’s Medicaid Plan Rated #1 for Preventive Care in Pennsylvania by NCQA Philadelphia, PA—Nationally recognized for its innovative approach to health care, Pennsylvania-based managed care organization Health Partners Plans (HPP) is one of the highest…
Health Partners Plans President and CEO to Serve as Chairperson at World Congress Summit in Boston
July 14, 2016
William S. George to Chair and Present at Innovations in Wellness and Population Health Management Summit Philadelphia, PA — Health Partners Plans announced today that President and CEO William S. George will serve as chairperson and present at the 2…
Health Partners Plans Receives Prestigious Award for Creative Advertising
June 14, 2016
HPP Awarded Bronze Creative Award from the Summit International Awards Philadelphia, PA — Health Partners Plans (HPP), a not-for-profit managed care organization serving more than 263,000 members in Southeastern Pennsylvania, recently received intern…
Health Partners Plans Receives International Recognition for Creative Communications and Innovative Marketing
May 19, 2016
Winners of Coveted 2016 Communicator Award of Excellence and Award of Distinction Philadelphia, PA — Health Partners Plans (HPP), a not-for-profit managed care organization serving more than 260,000 Medicare, CHIP and Medicaid members in the Greater …
HPP President and CEO William S. George Named PCCY Public Citizen of the Year
May 5, 2016
George to Announce Unprecedented Partnership Promoting Good Health and Leadership for Children During Acceptance Speech Philadelphia, PA – Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) will honor Health Partners Plans President and CEO William S. Geo…
Philadelphia 11th Grader Wins HPF Health Tech Award
March 29, 2016
Joel Koshy's Research May Help Categorize Some Terminal Cancers as Treatable Chronic Diseases Philadelphia, PA — A teen’s family history of cancer inspires his award-winning science fair project and suggests new classifications for some cancers, earn…
At-Home FIT Kits Offer Convenience While Fighting Colorectal Cancer
March 28, 2016
American Cancer Society Supports Health Partners Plans Early Colorectal Screening for Medicare Members Philadelphia, PA - Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. According to the America…
Health Partners Plans Welcomes Christian Sondergaard as Director of Investigations and Subrogation
March 22, 2016
Philadelphia, PA — Christian Sondergaard, Jr., Esq., has joined Health Partners Plans (HPP) as director of investigations and subrogation. In his role, Sondergaard oversees the anti-fraud plan and special investigation unit, and ensures compliance wi…
Philadelphia 4th Grader Wins HPF Healthy Advances Award
March 18, 2016
Claudia Pyatigorsky Highlights Dangers of Heavy Backpacks at Carver Science Fair Philadelphia, PA — Young student’s heavy backpacks can cause back and muscle injuries that last a lifetime. MaST Community Charter student Claudia Pyatigorsky was award…
Lisa Getzfrid Named Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer for Health Partners Plans
March 7, 2016
Philadelphia, PA — Veteran health care leader Lisa Getzfrid has joined Health Partners Plans as senior vice president of operations and chief operating officer, reporting to William S. George, president and CEO. In her role, Getzfrid implements best …
Denise Croce Named Executive Vice President of Clinical and Provider Management at Health Partners Plans
February 19, 2016
Philadelphia, PA — Veteran health care leader Denise Croce has returned to Health Partners Plans as executive vice president of clinical and provider management, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer William S. George. In this new role, …
Dr. Reetika Kumar Named Senior Medical Director of Health Partners Plans
February 1, 2016
Philadelphia, PA — Reetika Kumar M.D., FACP, has joined Health Partners Plans as senior medical director. In her role, Dr. Kumar will focus on care utilization and disease management for Health Partners Medicare members. In addition, Dr. Kumar will o…
City of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell Award to William S. George
January 19, 2016
Health Partners Plans President and CEO William S. George Honored with City of Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell Award; HPP presents Archbishop Anthony Floyd, Sr. with lifetime achievement award Philadelphia, PA — During its 21st annual MLK celebration on…