Blue Cross Blue Shield Online Tool Tracks Health-Care System
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation said last week it has launched an online tool that allows users to track the changing makeup of the state’s health-care delivery …
Blue Cross: Rates Will Rise Under New Federal Health Care Law
In a signpost pointing to health insurance changes under the nation’s new health care law, North Carolina’s largest insurer has warned of steep rate increases for customers who have typically …
BCBS of Montana and Health Care Service Corp. Merger Gets OK from Examiner
A former state Supreme Court justice acting as a hearing examiner has recommended for approval the proposed merger of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana with Health Care Service …
Maine Medical Center and Anthem BCBS Prepare to Launch ACO
One of Maine’s largest hospital systems has teamed up with the state’s biggest private health insurer in an effort to improve patients’ health while lowering costs. MaineHealth, parent organization of …
Almost 2,000 Participants in SC BlueCross Walk at Lunch Events
An estimated 1,950 people took steps toward improved health during three community events organized by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina to mark the seventh annual National Walk@Lunch Day. The participants …
Insurer and Michigan Hospitals Switch Reimbursement Plan
Michigan’s largest health insurer and a dozen hospitals announced Monday they are starting to carry out a cost-saving deal designed to prevent unnecessary or overused tests and procedures, an attempt …
Blue Cross Merger Plan Clears Montana Hurdle
A proposed merger between nation’s fourth-largest health insurer and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana has cleared a major regulatory hurdle and is now in the hands of a former …
Blue Cross Plan Changes
The national blue cross organization has instructed all state blue cross plans to change the processing methods for out of state claims. What you should do: Make sure you verify …