| Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans Consider Consolidation Amid Tightening Managed-Care Market Some Blue Cross Blue Shield not-for-profit organizations are considering either merging or converting to for-profit status to help them compete with larger insurers in an "increasingly concentrated managed-care industry," the Wall Street Journal reports. Democratic National Convention: Sharing politics, party unity, Utah Dems bask in blue DENVER - By car and by plane, Utah Democrats streamed into Colorado this weekend for the four-day lovefest that will culminate Thursday in Barack Obama officially accepting the party's presidential nomination. Toronto Blue Jays activate Scott Rolen from 15-day disabled list ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Toronto Blue Jays activated third baseman Scott Rolen from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday. Nation's Poverty Rate Holds Steady as More Get Health Insurance The nation's poverty rate held steady as median household income edged upward and the number of Americans without health insurance decreased by more than 1 million people last year, according to annual census data released today . Census: Fewer Americans lack health insurance Participation in government health insurance programs -- particularly those aimed at children -- increased from 2006 to 2007, leading to a decrease in the number of Americans lacking insurance, the U.S. Census Bureau said Tuesday. Dental Students Working With The Latest Technology BANGOR NEWS CENTER -- People who go to the Dental Hygiene Clinic at University College of Bangor will now have access to the latest dental x-ray equipment. The school purchased digital dental radiography equipment. Steve Cahalan: Dental office to join Buffalo Wild Wings in Onalaska building Aspen Dental will be the other tenant in the Onalaska, Wis., building where a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant will open in a few weeks. David Robson and Brian Zeller, developers based in Hudson, Wis., bought the former Krispy Kreme building and added on to it. Blue Chip investors sue their lawyers Eight out-of-pocket investors in bankrupt property company Blue Chip are suing their Blue Chip-recommended lawyers for breach of duty for their handling of millions of dollars worth of apartment purchases due to settle within weeks. |


