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    2013

    4/10/2013 - J.D. Power And Associates Ranks Pacificsource Health Plans Highest In Member Satisfaction Among Pacific Northwest Health Plans
    PacificSource scores highest among 12 Northwest health plans in annual study of 33,000 members of 136 commercial health plans from 17 regions across the U.S.
    4/10/2013 - Pacificsource Health Plans Uses Friendly Competition to Educate Students and Teachers about Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
    Healthy Life Schools Challenge and Veggie U Classroom Program Underway through May 10 at Springfield and Bethel Schools
    1/10/2013 - Upcoming Portland Workshop Details Noninvasive Strategies for Treating Knee Pain Without Surgical Intervention
    Learn simple, proven techniques from licensed physical therapist Colin Hoobler at January 26 clinic
    1/9/2013 - Activate Treasure Valley Partners to Weigh In On Obesity
    PacificSource Health Plans and Activate Treasure Valley to Present a Three Part Series of HBO’s Weight of the Nation followed by a panel of local healthcare experts.
    1/4/2013 - PacificSource Hires New Sales Executive in Boise
    PacificSource brings on Nathan Pierce as Sales Executive in Boise office.

    2012

    12/12/2012 - Central Oregon Employers Navigating the Waters of Healthcare Reform Can Get Questions Answered at Bend Forum on January 31
    Legal, tax and insurance experts to explain how changes in healthcare laws will impact businesses in Oregon.
    12/12/2012 - Local Employers Navigating the Waters of Healthcare Reform Can Get Questions Answered at Springfield Forum on February 7.
    Legal, tax and insurance experts to explain how changes in healthcare laws will impact businesses in Oregon. 
    12/12/2012 - Legal, tax and insurance experts to explain how changes in healthcare laws will impact businesses in Oregon.
    Legal, tax and insurance experts to explain how changes in healthcare laws will impact businesses in Oregon. 
    12/5/2012 - Southern Oregon Employers Navigating the Waters of Healthcare Reform Can Get Questions Answered at Medford Forum on January 17.
    Southern Oregon employers concerned about how healthcare reform laws will affect their businesses in 2013 and beyond can get their most detailed questions answered at a nonpartisan educational session coming to Medford on Thursday, January 17.
    11/5/2012 - Five Important Things to Know About Medicare
     PacificSource provides information on annual enrollment and Medicare Advantage plans
    10/9/2012 - Pacificsource Medicare Health Plans Boast Lowest Estimated Annual Health And Drug Costs According To Medicare.Gov
     According to new information available at Medicare.gov, the official U.S. Government site for Medicare, the Medicare Advantage plans offered by PacificSource Medicare in seven markets throughout Oregon and Idaho feature the lowest estimated annual health and drug costs for members.
    10/8/2012 - Oregon Health Authority Approves Pacificsource Community Solutions As The Coordinated Care Organization For The Columbia Gorge Region, Including Hood River And Wasco Counties
    The Oregon Health Authority has approved PacificSource Community Solutions, Inc. to contract as a Coordinated Care Organization for the Columbia Gorge Region (Hood River and Wasco counties).
    9/21/2012 - Local Experts Unite to Explore Childhood Obesity Epidemic
     On September 26, Activate Treasure Valley will host a screening of the HBO documentary “Weight of the Nation: Children in Crisis.” The screening, presented by PacificSource Health Plans, will be immediately followed by a panel discussion with local experts in the fields of education, pediatrics, public policy, wellness, dietetics and healthcare.
    8/23/2012 - Todd Lovshin Joins PacificSource Health Plans as Vice President and Montana Regional Director
    PacificSource Health Plans has hired Todd Lovshin, an experienced Montana health insurance veteran, as Vice President and Montana Regional Director.
    8/23/2012 - Dr. Jim Riopelle Joins PacificSource Health Plans as Commercial Medical Director for Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Washington
    PacificSource Health Plans has hired Dr. Jim Riopelle, a physician with 37 years of experience in clinical and institutional medicine, as Commercial Medical Director.
    8/15/2012 - PacificSource Health Plans Says Thank You by Returning Money to Individuals Caught in the Act of Being Healthy
     It’s about as close as a person can get to free money, and it’s exactly what PacificSource Health Plans is giving to random Oregonians who are “caught in the act of being healthy” over the next month.
    8/13/2012 - PacificSource Health Plans Asks People to 'Donate' Exercise on August 22 to Benefit KidsSports
     As part of its sponsorship of the weekly Walk It Off Wednesday fitness event at Alton Baker Park, PacificSource Health Plans will donate $1 to KIDSPORTS for every mile walked (up to $2,000) at the next-to-last installment on Wednesday, Aug. 22.
    7/27/2012 - PacificSource Health Plans Launches MillionIdeas.org Blog to Engage Communities in Two-way Dialogue About Health
     Health Insurance Provider Seeks One Million Individual Ideas In Hopes Of Making One Big Impact On Health Care
    6/4/2012 - Girls on the Run, Which Teaches Character to Young Girls One Step at a Time, Takes on 34th Starlight Run This Saturday
                                Alexa Shook, PacificSource, 503 802 5956, ashook@pacificsource.com                             Justin Yax, DVA Advertising & PR, 541 389 2411, justin@dvaadv.com GIRLS ON THE RUN, WHICH TEACHES CHARACTER TO YOUNG GIRLS ONE STEP AT A TIME, TAKES ON 34th STARLIGHT RUN THIS SATURDAY The popular
    6/4/2012 - PacificSource Healthy Life Schools Challenge Raises Awareness About Healthy Eating
                                Alexa Shook, PacificSource, 503 802 5956, ashook@pacificsource.com                              Justin Yax, DVA Advertising & PR, 541 389 2411, Justin@dvaadv.com   41,410 FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES LATER, PACIFICSOURCE HEALTHY LIFE SCHOOLS CHALLENGE RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT HEALTHY EATING Thurston Elementary School, Shasta Middle School and Willamette
    6/4/2012 - PacificSource Health Plans Making Fitness Accessible by Paying Heaven Can Wait Run-Walk Entry Fees for 41 Employees
     When the 13th annual Heaven Can Wait 5k run/walk kicks off at 9am on Sunday, 41 employees of PacificSource Health Plans will be participating at no cost thanks to a workplace wellness program that encourages employees to incorporate physical fitness into their daily routines.
    4/16/2012 - PacificSource Health Plans’ Chief Medical Officer, Regional Sales Manager join Idaho Business Review Health Care Reform Panel in Idaho Falls
    Idaho Falls, Idaho PacificSource Health Plans announced today that Chief Medical Officer Tom Ewing, M.D., and Regional Sales Manager Dave Ewers will be featured panelists for the Idaho Business Review’s Health Care Reform Forum What Idaho Business need to know.
    4/5/2012 - PacificSource Health Plans Uses Friendly Competition to Educate Students and Teachers About Healthy Eating Benefits
    In an effort to raise awareness of healthier eating among faculty, staff, and students in the Springfield and Bethel school districts, PacificSource Health Plans is holding a month-long Healthy Life Schools Challenge from April 16 through May 11.
    2/29/2012 - PacificSource Welcomes 8,500 Members from New West as Bulk Reinsurance Transfer Deal Closes
    PacificSource Health Plans welcomed approximately 8,500 new members on February 29. The membership growth is the result of a bulk reinsurance transfer arrangement between PacificSource and New West Health Services.

    2011

    12/12/2011 - Tom Ewing, M.D., joins PacificSource as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
    Eugene, Oregon Tom Ewing, M.D., will join PacificSource Health Plans as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer on February 27, 2012. In this expanded role, Dr. Ewing will be responsible for all activities and services that impact the health
    11/18/2011 - PacificSource Launches Healthy Life Initiative Aimed at Building Healthier Communities
    Eugene, Oregon – November 18, 2011 – PacificSource Health Plans announced today the launch of ‘PacificSource Healthy Life’ – a community health and wellness initiative targeted at improving the overall health of its members and the communities it serves –
    11/8/2011 - PacificSource Health Plans to Purchase a Portion of New West Health Services' Commercial Business
    Helena, MT – November 8, 2011 – On November 4, 2011, PacificSource Health Plans signed a binding letter of intent to purchase large employer, small employer, association, and individual commercial health insurance business from New West Health Services. Separately, New
    10/18/2011 - Sixth Annual Shades of Pink is Paired with Race for the Cure Packet Pick-up
    Eugene, Oregon — October 18, 2011—For the first time, PacificSource Health Plans has paired its annual women’s health expo, Shades of Pink An Evening for Women, Wine, and Wellness with Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure packet pick up.
    10/14/2011 - PacificSource Medicare Advantage Plans Receive Highest 2012 Plan Ratings in All Coverage Areas
    PacificSource Medicare Advantage Plans Receive Highest 2012 Plan Ratings in All Coverage Areas 2012 Ratings include Central and Eastern Oregon, the Mid Columbia Gorge, and Lane County, Oregon and Southwestern Idaho
    10/3/2011 - PacificSource Health Plans Expands Medicare Advantage Coverage
    PacificSource Health Plans announced today that individuals eligible for Medicare in Idaho and Oregon now have additional options when selecting Medicare Advantage Plans.
    9/22/2011 - Five Important Things People on Medicare Should Know
    Five Important Things People on Medicare Should Know PacificSource Health Plans provides information on annual enrollment changes and Medicare Advantage plans Bend, Oregon – September 21, 2011 – PacificSource Health Plans wants to help Medicare beneficiaries make informed decisions about
    8/10/2011 - Tools for Schools Kicks Off This Week
    PacificSource Health Plans has partnered with the Portland initiative to bring school supplies to students in need. Portland, OR—August 10, 2011—With the goal of supplying Portland area schools with much needed backpacks and school supplies, PacificSource Health Plans has sponsored
    5/23/2011 - Equipment Donations Sought at PacificSource Civil War Baseball Series
    Equipment Donations Sought at PacificSource Civil War Baseball Series Non Profit, Friends of Baseball and PacificSource Health Plans, are asking for new and like new baseball and softball equipment donations. Eugene, Ore. With the goal of allowing underprivileged youth the
    4/6/2011 - Veggie U Program Now Offered at Irving Elementary
    Veggie U Program Now Offered at Irving Elementary Designed to promote healthy eating, Veggie U teaches children how to grow and eat healthy food. Eugene, Ore. — With the goal of promoting healthy eating, a fourth grade classroom at Irving

    2010

    9/23/2010 - PacificSource Health Plans Will Continue To Offer Child-Only Individual Insurance Policies
    Eugene, Ore. – PacificSource Health Plans announced today that it will continue to offer individual insurance policies to children under age 19. Their announcement was prompted by announcements by national and regional insurers that they would no longer offer such
    5/21/2010 - PacificSource Health Plans Completes Acquisition of Clear One Health Plans, Inc.
    PacificSource Health Plans Completes Acquisition of Clear One Health Plans, Inc. All conditions have been met, including regulatory and shareholder approval Purchase advances PacificSource’s strategy to expand government segments (Medicare and Medicaid) Government product lines in Central Oregon, combined with
    4/29/2010 - FOOD For Lane County Benefits from Local Corporate Weight Loss Challenge
     PacificSource Health Plans and Lane Community College to Donate Nearly 400 Cans of Food

    2009

    12/30/2009 - PacificSource Health Plans To Acquire Clear One Health Plans, Inc.
      PacificSource Health Plans To Acquire Clear One Health Plans, Inc. ·      PacificSource and Clear One sign definitive merger agreement ·      Clear One shareholders to receive $26.00 per share in cash ·      Combines business capabilities and expertise of two strong, local companies committed
    11/16/2009 - PacificSource Launches Community Health Excellence Initiative
    Through its Community Health Excellence initiative, PacificSource will make financial and other contributions toward healthcare initiatives that are independently evaluated as having a significant positive impact for patients, regardless of their insurance status.
    10/29/2009 - PacificSource Health Plans Names VP of PacificSource Administrators and Large Group Strategy
    Steve Schmidt has been named vice president of PacificSource Administrators and Large Group Strategy for PacificSource Health Plans. He will join the executive leadership team of the Eugene, Oregon based health insurer on November 2 and will be based
    9/16/2009 - PacificSource Receives Business Award
    News release about PacificSource Health Plans and the Lane Workforce Partnership business award
    8/28/2009 - PacificSource Names New Medford Regional Manager
      Eugene, Ore. – Jeff Kapple has joined PacificSource Health Plans as its regional manager in Medford, Oregon. In his new position, Kapple is responsible for sales of small and large group insurance products and oversight of sales and client
    8/3/2009 - PacificSource Health Plans Completes Acquisition of Primary Health, Inc.
    PacificSource Health Plans announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Primary Health, Inc. of Boise, Idaho. Through this transaction, Primary Health Network, Inc. and Riverside Benefit Administrators, Inc. become wholly owned subsidiaries of PacificSource Health Plans, and PacificSource acquires a majority interest in Idaho Physicians Network, Inc.
    7/28/2009 - PacificSource Acquires Advantage Dental Plan's Commercial Membership
      PacificSource Health Plans Announces Acquisition of Advantage Dental Plan’s Commercial Membership Eugene, Ore. – PacificSource Health Plans announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Advantage Dental Plan’s commercial business. Through this transaction, PacificSource Health Plans acquires Advantage
    5/27/2009 - PacificSource Health Plans Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire Primary Health, Inc.
    PacificSource Health Plans announced today its letter of intent to acquire Primary Health, Inc. of Boise, Idaho. Under the terms of the LOI, Primary Health will become a wholly owned subsidiary of PacificSource. Terms of the proposed acquisition are not yet finalized and are subject to change.
    5/5/2009 - PacificSource Introduces Individual and Family Plans in Idaho
    PacificSource Health Plans announced today that it is now offering individual and family health insurance plans in Idaho. Initially available in the Boise/Treasure Valley and Twin Falls/Magic Valley areas, the plans will become available throughout Idaho in the coming months. 
    4/24/2009 - PacificSource to Offer Coverage to Preferred Health Plan's Membership
    PacificSource Health Plans announced today that it has agreed to offer coverage to the membership of Preferred Health Plan, a health insurer in Klamath Falls, Oregon that is leaving the insurance market due to financial problems.
    1/19/2009 - PacificSource Health Plans Receives Washington Licensure
    PacificSource Health Plans announced today that it has been granted a Certificate of Authority by the Washington Department of Insurance, enabling the Oregon-based health plan to conduct business in Washington.

    2008

    12/16/2008 - PacificSource Health Plans Names New Director of Actuarial, Underwriting, and Analytics
    Victor Paguia has joined PacificSource Health Plans as director of actuarial, underwriting, and analytics. He joined the executive leadership team of the Eugene, Oregon-based health insurer on November 10.
    9/24/2008 - PacificSource Regional Manager Named President of Oregon Association of Health Underwriters
    Doug Sheffer was recently elected president of Oregon Association of Health Underwriters (OAHU). He began his one-year term on August 1.
    9/23/2008 - Pacificsource Charitable Foundation Contributes $452,500 To Support Community Health In Oregon
    In a tangible expression of its commitment to improve access to healthcare services, Springfield, Ore.-based PacificSource Health Plans, through its charitable foundation, contributed $452,500 to local and regional non-profit organizations in the first six months of 2008.
    9/2/2008 - PacificSource Health Plans is Turning Shades of Pink
    The heart of the Shades of Pink event is to educate and empower local women to take control of their health and wellness and lead a healthier lifestyle.
    9/2/2008 - PacificSource Health Plans Names New Director of Provider Network
    Peter McGarry has joined PacificSource Health Plans as director of provider network. He joined the Eugene, Oregon-based health insurer on August 11.
    3/31/2008 - PacificSource Health Plans Strengthens Senior Leadership Team
    PacificSource Health Plans has promoted several of its executive-level leaders to further strengthen its senior leadership team.
    3/20/2008 - PacificSource Health Plans Names New Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    Peter Davidson has joined PacificSource Health Plans as executive vice president and chief financial officer.
    3/11/2008 - PacificSource Health Plans Provider Network Exceeds 90 Percent Mark
    PacificSource Health Plans has expanded its proprietary network by signing a participating provider agreement with St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, including all inpatient and outpatient services at both the Boise and Meridian locations.

    2007

    9/10/2007 - Shades of Pink Event Celebrates Women's Health
    Shades of Pink: An Evening for Women, Wine and Wellness, will be held Monday, October 1 at the Eugene Hilton from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
    8/24/2007 - 2007 Emerald Awards Nomination: PacificSource Health Plans
    2007 Emerald Awards Nomination PacificSource Health Plans PacificSource’s 74 years of service here in Lane County go far beyond the core business of providing health insurance coverage. The organization’s culture fosters a commitment to enhancing the quality of life in
    8/24/2007 - PacificSource Health Plans Among Emerald Awards Finalists in Community Caring Category
    The Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce has named PacificSource Health Plans one of three finalist in the Community Caring category of the fourth annual Emerald Awards.
    5/29/2007 - New Health Plan Carrier Enters Boise Market
    Boise area residents now have a new choice in healthcare plans. PacificSource Health Plans has opened a Boise office and now offers group insurance clients a wide range of medical, dental, prescription drug and vision benefits.
    2/27/2007 - PacificSource Health Plans’ Ken Provencher honored with United Way’s Alton F. Baker Award
    United Way of Lane County awarded Ken Provencher, president and chief executive officer of PacificSource Health Plans, the Alton F. Baker Award – the organization’s highest honor – at its annual community celebration held recently.
    2/27/2007 - PacificSource Health Plans Appoints Two Leaders
    PacificSource Health Plans has named Paul Wynkoop as human resources director and Kari Patterson as controller.
    2/27/2007 - PacificSource Health Plans and its charitable foundation donate $928,567 to support Oregon health initiatives
    PacificSource Health Plans and its charitable foundation donated $928,567 to Oregon nonprofit organizations in the second half of 2005 and throughout 2006.

    2006

    12/15/2006 - PacificSource Health Plans Named One of Oregon’s Most Admired Companies
    PacificSource Health Plans has been named one of Oregon’s Most Admired Companies of 2006 by the Portland Business Journal. PacificSource is among the top 10 most admired companies in the health care category.
    10/23/2006 - PacificSource Health Plans Supports Local Health Initiatives by Giving $28,367 to Nonprofits Throughout Oregon
    Springfield-based PacificSource Health Plans has donated $28,367 to Oregon nonprofit organizations through its Healthy Communities Giving Program.
    10/20/2006 - Women Celebrate Good Health at Shades of Pink
    Women (and men!) are invited to learn about health, nutrition and beauty while sipping local wines and mingling with friends at “Shades of Pink: An Evening for Women, Wine and Wellness” on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
    10/20/2006 - Manley Services Names New Portland Sales Manager
    Dave Ritchie has been named Portland sales manager for Manley Services, a third-party benefits administrator and subsidiary of PacificSource Health Plans.
    7/21/2006 - PacificSource Health Plans Names Community Development and Policy Director
    Laura Brennan has been named director of community development and policy at PacificSource Health Plans.
    6/1/2006 - PacificSource Health Plans Supports Local Health Initiatives by Giving $65,350 to Nonprofits Throughout Oregon
    Springfield-based PacificSource Health Plans has donated $65,350 to Oregon nonprofit organizations through its charitable foundation and the Healthy Communities Giving Program.
    5/22/2006 - Manley Services Names New Director of Operations
    Lisa Dallenbach has been named director of operations for Manley Services, a third-party benefits administrator and subsidiary of PacificSource Health Plans.
    2/22/2006 - PacificSource Health Plans’ Stedman Retires
    James Stedman, vice president of sales and marketing for PacificSource health plans, is retiring after 16 years with the company.
    2/6/2006 - PacificSource Health Plans Expands Statewide Network to Include Providence’s Portland-Area Providers
    PacificSource Health Plans has added Providence Health System’s four Portland-area hospitals and two physician groups to its participating provider network, effective Jan. 1, 2006.
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