11/29/2008 News For: Blue Cross Family CareCNE, Blue Cross agree to contract extension Written by MOORE, RUSSELL J. Care New England CNE, the state’s second largest hospital chain, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, the state’s dominant health insurer, agreed yesterday to a three-month contract extension. Leslie A. Margolin: Promoting healthier ways of reaching consensus The president of Anthem Blue Cross of California believes 'answers lie in trying to bring people with diverse backgrounds and diverse interests together and focus on what they have in common.' The gig: President of Woodland Hills-based Anthem Blue Cross of California, the state's largest for-profit health insurer, which serves more than 8 million members. Trinity opens new care units STEUBENVILLE - Officials at Trinity Health System announced the opening of two new patient care units at Trinity Medical Center West. Located on the second and third floors of the new tower building, the unit boasts a new patient care delivery system. Blue Cross to offer cell phone access to medical records — DANIEL AXELROD WILKES-BARRE — Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania announced Friday an agreement with Microsoft and Covisint, of Detroit, to develop an electronic health records and information exchange system, which will include cell phone access for consumers and health care providers. Veterans' health care center changes name: Center makes progress toward expanding The newly named Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks previously known as the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Medical Center is inching its way towards breaking ground on a 144,000-square-foot addition. Northwest Arkansas Times BCBS, Care New England extend contract There is a temporary relief in a local contract dispute. Blue Cross and Care New England agree to extend their current contract, through March. Executed Taiwan man's family 'comforted' by US, EU support The grieving family of a medical scientist executed by China for allegedly spying for Taiwan said Saturday they had been "comforted" by the US and EU condemnation of the act. Executed Taiwan man's family 'comforted' by US, EU support BEIJING AFP - The grieving family of a medical scientist executed by China for allegedly spying for Taiwan said Saturday they had been "comforted" by the US and EU condemnation of the act. Lake Forest family flees terrorists in India The daughter of a Lake Forest family says she's grateful this Thanksgiving for the safety of her family who was vacationing in Mumbai, India when terrorists burst into their hotel, spraying the area with gunfire and taking hostages. Deepak Dalia, a radiologist at Gurnee Radiology, and his wife, Himani, a pathologist at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan were able to flee. Commissioner’s court votes on heath and security When the San Jacinto County Commissioner’s Court met on November 26 healthcare and security were two of the biggest items on the agenda. The commissioner’s voted to apply for a Department of Homeland Security DHS grant, select a provider for medical care to inmates and enroll in a preventive care program for county employees. |




