11/25/2008 News For: Blue Cross Blue Shield OhioBlue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Care New England Reach Agreement to Extend Network Participation Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Care New England today announced that an agreement has been reached to extend CNE participation in the BCBSRI network until March 31, 2009. Horizon Blue Cross Tentatively Settles Suit Over Coverage of Eating Disorders Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey made a preliminary agreement Monday to pay up to $3.6 million to end a class action suit alleging it wrongfully denied claims by eating-disorder patients. Condell to accept Blue Cross again Condell Medical Center in Libertyville will finalize a merger with Advocate Health Care on Dec. 1, which will pave the way for reinstating Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance at the facility. Blue Cross Teams up With Eight Groups to Address Obesity, Lower Minnesotans' Health Risks by Promoting Healthy Eating Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota announced today it will invest up to $650,000 in additional funds from its tobacco settlement to promote healthier eating and improve health in the state next year. Legislature asked to delay Blue Cross changes Attorney General Mike Cox and a group of consumer advocates asked the Michigan Legislature today to drop plans for its upcoming lame duck session to give the go-ahead to a restructuring of insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield. Blue Cross notes high-quality care Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska on Tuesday listed seven medical facilities in the state as "Blue Distinction Centers,'' part of the company's national initiative to recognize high-quality, efficient care in medical specialties. 2 eye-care groups leave Blue Cross Minnesotans who have grown accustomed to seeing any doctor they like may be heading into an era of more limited choice. At least two independent medical specialty groups are leaving the network of Minnesota's biggest health insurer because they can't agree on new reimbursement rates. Michigan AG Cox says Blue Cross is trying to raise rates Mike Cox DETROIT ? Attorney General Mike Cox said Tuesday that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is attempting to use a lame duck Legislature to raise health insurance rates and remove some oversight by his and the governor's offices.... Lil Wayne's appearance in Rochester postponed The on-off-on Lil Wayne rap show at the Blue Cross Arena is off again, while fellow hip-hop star T.I. has had his show moved to Dec. 13. Related Articles: NEWTON -- As of midnight Saturday, Newton Memorial Hospital and insurer Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey ended their contract. Earlier this year, Newton Memorial Hospital announced it would terminate the agreement with Horizon health insurance. |

