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WellPoint NextRx and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Will Enhance e-Prescribing Capabilities for RI Physicians   WellPoint NextRx, an independent pharmacy benefit management company and the nation's largest health-plan-owned PBM, announced today that SureScripts-RxHub connectivity is available to physicians in Rhode Island through Blue Cross & Blue Shield Rhode Island effective August 16, 2008.

Illinois Blue Cross loses Wal-Mart contract  Claims administration, customer service going to Arkansas plan in 2010 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois , the state's largest health insurer, soon will no longer administer claims and provide customer service to employees of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the world's largest retailer, losing the business to another Blue Cross plan in Arkansas.

Illinois Blue Cross loses Wal-Mart contract  Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the state's largest health insurer, soon will no longer administer claims and provide customer service to employees of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, losing the business to another Blue Cross plan in Arkansas.

Fairview, Blue Cross extend contract  Fairview Health Services and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota announced Thursday that they have reached a deal that will allow Fairview’s clinics and hospitals to remain part of Blue Cross’ provider networks through the end of 2009.

Blue Cross, WellPoint add e-prescribing tool  PROVIDENCE and INDIANAPOLIS – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBSRI and WellPoint NextRx announced this morning that Rhode Island physicians now have access to WellPoint’s SureScripts-RxHub network of eligibility and formulary information when using the company’s NextRx e-prescribing utility.

Anthem downtown headquarters in play  Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is evaluating whether to sell and lease back its nearly half-million-square-foot St. Louis office property downtown or move elsewhere in the region.

Fairview patients can stick with the Blues  A last-minute deal announced Thursday will keep Fairview Health Services in the insurance network of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.

Blue Cross care ends  POMONA - Anthem Blue Cross members will not be able to receive care at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center following a break between the hospital and the insurance provider.

Medical Group To No Longer Accept Blue Cross  SAN ANTONIO -- A group of orthopedic surgeons have sent letters to 8,400 patients informing them they will no longer accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas in the near future.

Healthways renews with Premera Blue Cross for 3 years  The Nashville-based disease management company, Healthways, has extended its contract with Premera Blue Cross for three years.

Crist's health insurance plan draws low-cost bid  Uninsured adult Floridians could buy health coverage for an average $50 a month from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida under a plan the insurer submitted to the state Tuesday.

Blue Jays option OF Mench to triple-A; complete Bautista deal with Diaz   TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have optioned outfielder Kevin Mench to triple-A Syracuse, the club announced Monday.

RI gov, union back in court over health insurance   Lawyers for Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri and the state's largest employees union are heading back to court in a health insurance dispute.

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Blue Note Reduces Costs at Caribou Mine   Blue Note Mining reports that it is deep into the process of reducing costs at its Caribou mines located near Bathurst, New Brunswick.

Blue Note cuts N.B. zinc mine's workforce by 70, reduces spending  MONTREAL - Blue Note Mining TSX:BN says the workforce at its Caribou zine operation in New Brunswick will be reduced by the end of 2008 and its capital spending budget will be cut by $11.5 million as it strives to get costs down in response to lower metal prices.