10/23/2008 News For: Anthem Blue Cross Temporary InsuranceSt. Francis site has Anthem update Indianapolis The Sisters of St. Francis Health Services -- which is threatening to leave Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's provider network -- has established a Web site to provide information to its patients covered by Anthem policies. The new site, stfrancis-anthem.blogspot.com, provides updates and background information regarding St. Francis' plans to leave Anthem's provider network ... WellPoint 3Q earnings down 5.4 percent Health Insurer WellPoint Inc., parent company of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kentucky, reported that third-quarter net income declined 5.4 percent, primarily on investment losses. WLP Anthem, health care facilities at odds :At least 10 health care providers to opt out of new contract. At least 10 Indiana health care facilities -- including one Michigan City hospital -- plan to opt out of the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield network in November, according to Joe Stuteville, the media relations manager for Sisters of St. Francis Health Services Inc. Area briefs ? Oct. 22, 2008 The Sisters of St. Francis Health Services Inc. has established an informational Web site, http://stfrancis-anthem.blogspot.com , to keep Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana patients informed of their health care options. WellPoint earnings fall as investments decline A shaky financial market helped push WellPoint Inc.'s third-quarter profit down more than 5 percent, but company leaders said Wednesday tough times could create buying opportunities for the insurer. The operator of Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans said net income fell to $820.7 million, or $1.60 per share, compared with $868 million, or $1.45 per share, in the same quarter last year. ... More county residents lacking health insurance, report finds A growing number of county residents dont have health insurance, the latest community health assessment says. In the past five years, 14,500 people were added to the rolls of the uninsured. Open Enrollment for health, life insurance benefits starts Friday Open Enrollment begins Friday, Oct. 24, and runs through Friday, Nov. 14. During this time, benefits-eligible employees can make changes to health and life insurance plans for the upcoming calendar year, and retirees can make changes to their medical and dental coverage. LP, Titans declare 'Code Blue' Louisiana Pacific Building Products and the Tennessee Titans? are declaring "Code Blue," and they don't mean a medical emergency. Blue Financial Ratings | Video Blue Cross Blue Shield has been asking to raise its rates, and the North Dakota State Insurance Commissioner has so far denied the request. Today, the Blues say they`re seeing fallout. Chief Executive Officer Mike Unhjem says one of their key financial ratings has been lowered. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Celebrates 10 Years of Programs to Promote Children's Healthy Eating and ... At the "Celebrating 10 Years With You" conference today, hosted by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts BCBSMA, the state's largest health insurer turned the spotlight on the public and private sector successes that have promoted healthy eating and activities for youths and their families across the Commonwealth over the past decade. |


