News For: Blue Care Of MsMDdatacor Chosen to Support Health Care Quality Program for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MDdatacor, Inc., a leader in health care quality management solutions for health plans and providers, today announced a new contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska to support the health plan's quality program, which initially focuses on members with diabetes and hypertension. Independence Blue Cross Earns Full Re-Accreditation in Health Utilization Management and Case Management from URAC Independence Blue Cross announced that Independence Health Care Management, a wholly owned IBC subsidiary, has been awarded full accreditation in Health Utilization Management and Case Management from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. Horizon Blue's Conversion to For-Profit Status May Alter Plan's Existing Pricing Strategy HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care market intelligence, reports that, if approved, conversion by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey to for-profit status may prompt the plan to adopt a more conservative approach to pricing. Patterson wants county to be player in medical care Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson today announced a major campaign to make the county a world-recognized destination for medical care and health care industry jobs. QF’s Sidra a shot in the arm for regional health care system By Bonnie James QATAR Foundation’s upcoming $7.9bn Sidra Medical and Research Center, described as the Middle East’s first North American style facility of its kind, will offer scholarships to promote careers in health care. MS Society Welcomes Labour's Commitment On Prescription Charges, UK Following Prime Minister Gordon Brown's speech today at the Labour party conference, the MS Society welcomes news of a commitment to end prescription charges for people with long-term conditions. Speaking at the conference in Manchester, Mr Gordon Brown said: "....so our plan is next year to abolish all prescription charges for everyone with cancer. Study notes health care disparities in Minnesota Minnesota medical groups are providing better quality care to patients with private health insurance than those covered through public programs, according to a report released Wednesday. AMA president urges broadened health care WASHINGTON -- The Buffalo physician who heads the American Medical Association came to the capital Tuesday to reignite the debate on universal health care at a time of great sickness in the American economy. New Zealand: Combining Advanced Medical And Information Technologies Offers Pathway To Lower Health Care Costs Integrating sophisticated medical technologies for patient monitoring with advanced information systems and clinical expertise has the potential to significantly improve medical care while lowering treatment costs. Long drive for ER care in northern Dauphin County prompts meeting The Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee will investigate the need for a northern Dauphin County emergency medical facility during a public hearing Thursday. |




