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www.HartfordBusiness.com August 31, 2015 • Hartford Business Journal 27 www.HartfordBusiness.com August 31, 2015 • Hartford Business Journal 27 HBJBUSINESSPROFILES We've gotcha covered, Connecticut! Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is not just here for good. We're here for great. S ince we arrived in downtown Hartford in 2014, we've really enjoyed building relationships and cultivating partnerships with businesses and the community at large. Along the way, we've created a comprehensive network of the state's top doctors and hospitals. As New England's largest regional health plan, Harvard Pilgrim is proud to bring Connecticut's employers and their employees an attractive alternative. And as a local not-for-profit health services company with more than 45 years of experience, we're sharply focused on improving the quality and value of health care for the people of Connecticut. We make that happen by offering innovative, customized solutions delivered with exceptional service, while improving outcomes, reducing costs and providing a better care delivery experience. Harvard Pilgrim has been well-recognized for outstanding quality, as we've been consistently ranked among the nation's highest-rated private health plans.* We offer a wide range of coverage options, including cost-saving consumer-driven plans and comprehensive plans for self-insured organizations. Plus, we have innovative yet simple-to-understand plans like our Open Access HMOs, PPOs and a PPO featuring three free PCP visits. And when employees live and work in different parts of the country, employers can turn to Harvard Pilgrim for national coverage solutions. Harvard Pilgrim has long been recognized for leadership and innovation in prevention and disease management. Whether it's through online tools or working with a personal health coach, members can count on our resources to help them make healthier lifestyle decisions. Care management programs and dedicated nurse care managers also support members dealing with chronic and complex conditions, helping to minimize complications and improve their well-being. Our commitment to improve the health and well-being of our members also includes: • Online tools and resources to help members find the information they need and make the most of their plan • Our innovative EatRight Rewards program, which rewards consumers who buy healthy foods at the grocery store • Our Your Member Savings program, which enables members to save on eyewear, fitness clubs, diet programs, dental care and much more, including up to $150 fitness reimbursement We invest in the community through the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, which supports our mission by providing the tools, training and leadership to help improve health. Since its inception in 1980, the Foundation has granted nearly $133 million in funds throughout New England. In 2014, it awarded nearly $2.9 million in grants to 710 nonprofit organizations in the region. In 2014, our grant investments to Connecticut non-profit organizations totaled nearly $70,000 and included: • Kids' cooking classes with Billings Forge Community Works and the Boys & Girls Club of Asylum Hill • The Farm-Based Wellness Program at New Haven Farms (as featured in the New York Times) • A year-round mobile produce market in partnership with Hartford Food System and Hispanic Health Council In addition, we sponsor the Harvard Pilgrim Middletown Half Marathon and Legends Road Race, which benefits the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Thanks for making us feel right at home, Connecticut — we're proud to be part of your communities and to serve your health care needs. Pictured at the Hartford Mobile Market opening are (left to right): Grace Damio, Director of Research and Training, Hispanic Health Council; Laura Smith, Program Specialist for the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation; Kola Akindele of Hartford Hospital; Karen Voci, President, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation; Yvette Meléndez, Vice President of Government and Community Alliances for Hartford Hospital; Jose Ortiz, President and CEO of Hispanic Health Council; and Martha Page, Executive Director of Hartford Food System. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Address: City Place II 185 Asylum Street, 2nd Floor, Hartford, CT 06103 Phone: 860-757-6900 Fax: 860-757-6901 Website: www.harvardpilgrim.org Twitter: @HarvardPilgrim Facebook: Facebook.com/HarvardPilgrim Number of Employees: 1,360 Top Executives: Eric Schultz, President & CEO; Vin Capozzi, Sr. VP, Sales and Marketing; Charley Goheen, Chief Financial Officer; Bill Graham, Sr. VP, Policy & Government Affairs; Cynthia Ring, Chief Human Resources Officer; Tisa Hughes, Chief Legal Officer; Pranav Mehta, Sr. VP, Products & Business Planning; Deborah Norton, Chief Information Officer; Beth Roberts, Sr. VP, Regional Markets; Michael Sherman, Chief Medical Officer; Rick Weisblatt, Chief of Innovation and Strategy; Karen Young, VP & Chief Inclusion Officer Product or Service: PPO and HMO plans; consumer-directed plans with health savings account, health reimbursement arrangement and flexible spending account options; comprehensive self-insured plans; national plan solutions for customers with employees across the country; and group retiree plans. Year Founded: 1969 *NCQA's Private Health Insurance Plan Rankings, 2011-15, HMO/POS/PPO. NCQA's Health Insurance Plan Rankings 2010-11 – Private. U.S.News/NCQA America's Best Health Insurance Plans 2005-2009 (annual). America's Best Health Insurance Plans is a trademark of U.S.News & World Report. NCQA The State of Health Care Quality 2004. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care includes Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of Connecticut and HPHC Insurance Company. SPONSORED SECTION