“Being innovative, to me, means not being afraid to fail. Trying and failing and trying again,” says Erin Bruce, Medicare Pharmacy Senior Manager and winner of the Cambia Value Award for Innovation.
In her short time at Cambia, Erin has already made a major difference in the lives of the people we serve. As the architect of our Pharmacy Engagement Program, Erin’s work has strengthened relationships between provider groups and our network management and clinical teams. Her work has helped create a program that is now a go-to resource for network management’s clinical pharmacy needs.
We’re inspired by Erin’s dedication to improving processes and outcomes, and are thrilled to recognize her with this honor. Please join us in congratulating her in the comments!
“We can’t serve people we don’t know, so by helping people in our community, we get to know them better,” shares Saavedra Gonzales, Internal Audit Tech Data Analyst and this year’s winner of the Cambia Value Award for Inclusiveness.
In her 15 years at Cambia, Saavedra has been a true embodiment of our value “Be Inclusive,” from co-founding the Home of Latinxs and Allies Employee Resource Group (HOLA ERG) to starting a grassroots mentorship program in partnership with other ERG members. She and her cofounders saw that people wanted mentors but didn’t know how to connect with one, so they set up a working plan and pilot tapping into their extensive internal network to ensure diverse representation from across the company.
Saavedra has made Cambia a more inclusive and connected place to be. We’re thrilled to recognize her with this honor, please join us in congratulating her in the comments!
We're thrilled to share that Cambia has been selected as a 2024 #USBestManagedCompany Gold Standard winner! Thank you to sponsors Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal for this special recognition. “Ensuring our members have access to high-quality, affordable health care” is our top priority, says Jared Short, president and CEO. Cambia is proud to be recognized for our efforts and grateful to our employees for everything they do.
“To be really innovative. It's not just having the dream, but it's taking action towards that dream and trusting yourself that you'll handle whatever comes up along the way.”
The ChatBot Operational Team received the “Be Innovative” Cambia Value Award for their work developing a self-service chatbot to provide a new way for health plan members to get help. The chatbot is an innovative addition to our excellent customer service team that is designed to respond to simple and straightforward questions, freeing up our customer service representatives to handle more complex member inquiries.
Supporting the Dougy Center with the Birdie Challenge
This Saturday and Sunday, we're partnering with The Standard to put on the Birdie Challenge in support of the Dougy Center, who provides grief and support services to children and families in the Portland area.
As a part of the Portland Classic, the Cambia Health Foundation and The Standard are each donating $25 for every birdie that is made during tournament play, with the goal of raising $25,000.
“Kris always has a great attitude and a readiness to tackle anything, understanding that we can be exceptional even when we take on the most difficult problems.”
Kris Baker received the "Be Courageous" Cambia Value Award for her role in identifying and correcting a team error. She accepted responsibility for her team's mistake and immediately informed business partners about it and its potential consequences. Then she led a team effort to identify process flaws, devise a plan to correct them and implement safeguards to prevent future errors. Thank you for your courage and leadership, Kris!
“He leaves room for other voices, and he really actively encourages people, mentors them, and brings them to find their own voice and helps them have a place at the table.”
Manuel Morales received this year's "Be Inclusive" Cambia Value Award. His peers appreciate how he lifts others up and helps people shine. He holds a leadership role in the Latinx employee resource group and is involved in developing a mentoring program across the employee resource groups company-wide. In addition, Manny recently led our first-ever Tech & Analytics Internship program. Thank you for all you bring to Cambia!
Congratulations, Omar Amezquita for winning the “Be Trustworthy” Cambia Value Award! Omar leads teams that design and improve the way data is sent to providers across our regional health plans. He prioritizes trust in the systems and processes they build, and his teams trust him as a leader.
Reflecting on this recognition, Omar says: “Trust isn't something you can buy and it's not something you can take from someone. They have to give it to you."
HealthChangers Podcast Preview: YouthLine Offers Hope During the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Last December, the U.S. surgeon general warned of a “devastating” mental health crisis among youth—especially teenagers. Lines For Life’s new YouthLine program seeks to help today’s teens in crisis by offering peer-peer support to foster community and connection.
On the latest episode of the HealthChangers podcast, Andree Miceli, Cambia Health Solutions' clinical director of behavioral health, Dwight Holton, CEO of Lines for Life, and Emily Moser, director of Lines for Life's YouthLine discuss the program and its future.
🎧 Listen now: https://www.cambiahealth.com/news-and-stories/pulse-blog/healthchangers-podcast-peer-peer-hotline-offers-hope-during-youth
Congratulations, Casey Shirks, Winner of the Cambia Value Award for Empathy!
“Empathy to me is really about putting yourself in somebody else's shoes.”
Casey Shirks received the Cambia Value Award for empathy. He is recognized by leaders and coworkers for being a compassionate person who works to serve our customers with care. When he noticed a way for senior citizen customers to save money each month, he brought it to the attention of leadership and helped make it happen.
Congratulations, Scott Rick, Winner of the Cambia Value Award for Accountability!
Scott Rick was selected for the Cambia Value Award in Accountability because he is rigorous and conscientious in all his work.
“I use the term total accountability and I've used it for years and it all stems from when something comes across your desk,” says Scott.
Scott can be counted on to thoroughly evaluate reports and point out anything that appears out of place. He has been with Cambia for 34 years and we are grateful for his continued commitment to our Cause.
Congratulations, Stacy Eria, Winner of the Cambia Value Award for Courage!
Stacy demonstrated courage in her role as a pharmacist by identifying inequity and advocating to correct it.
“Stacy really exemplifies all of the Cambia values, but courage in particular is something that she really demonstrates every single day.”
Thank you, Stacy, for showing up for our customers and setting an example for your coworkers.
Congratulations, Sabra Bryant, Winner of the Cambia Value Award for Trust!
The Cambia Value Award for Trust honors a member of our team who acts with integrity and ethical clarity; colleagues admire them for being straightforward and honest.
Sabra Bryant, this year's winner, attributes her success to her mother, who urged her to be authentic and true to herself. "She always tried to be her best self and wanted her children to do the same," says Sabra.
Congratulations on this honor, Sabra!
Nancy Birch, winner of the Mark Ganz Annual Ethics Award
“Nancy lives her values of integrity, respect, trust, fairness, transparency, honesty, faith and family. She consistently does what is right even when it's difficult.”
Congratulations to Nancy Birch, the inaugural recipient of the Mark Ganz Annual Ethics Award. This award is given to a Cambia employee who demonstrates excellence in their job, goes above and beyond in their work and exemplifies Cambia's commitment to ethical behavior. It is named after Cambia's first ethics offer, former CEO Mark Ganz, who retired in 2020.
Thank you, Nancy, for being an inspiring example for your colleagues and community.
Learn more about ethics at Cambia: https://www.cambiahealth.com/news-and-stories/pulse-blog/ethics-month-highlights-cambias-year-round-commitment
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Laurent Rotival on the Future of Consumer-Facing Digital Health Platforms & Apps | AHIP 2021
AHIP’s 2021 Consumer Experience & Digital Health Forum offered insider knowledge on #HealthIT advancements and how digital health technology is improving #HealthEquity, data exchange, interoperability, consumer experience and patient care. https://bit.ly/3nGexCv
For more, hear from Cambia's SVP strategic technology solutions & CIO Laurent Rotival:
Celebrating Employee Giving at Cambia
In 2020, Cambia employees donated $3 million to more than 2,300 causes, supported by a match provided by the Cambia Health Foundation. This #GivingTuesday, watch a special video message from Cambia Health Foundation President Peggy Maguire, reflecting on our philanthropic approach and our goal to build vibrant, healthy communities.
Rookies Share Their Experiences at the Cambia Portland Classic
We love seeing rookies play their first #PDXClassic! Hear from some of this year's rookie players about their experience playing in the 50th annual Cambia Portland Classic. #WitnessHistory
Maggie Simons joins the Cambia Portland Classic
Congratulations, Maggie Simons, for officially being able to join us at the Cambia Portland Classic this week. Good luck, Maggie! Come see the action for yourself and join us at the Oregon Golf Club for the 50th Annual Cambia Portland Classic. Get your tickets: https://bit.ly/3AaRXq3
