10/12/2008 News For: Blue Cross Health Cost IndividualBlue Cross of KC will sell unit to Meritain Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City has agreed to sell the third-party administration unit of a subsidiary to a national manager of self-funded health benefit plans. Health system 'lacks vision' BAHRAIN's health system lacks clear direction and is "working at cross-purposes", a top doctor told a major conference yesterday. Health Ministry Under-Secretary Dr Aziz Hamza said there was confusion among the country's medical professionals on the future of the sector. Anthem Blue Cross is Honored for Innovative Program that Addresses Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care Anthem Blue Cross was recognized today for its innovative program, Applications of Indirect Estimation of Race/Ethnicity Data in Health Plan Activities, as a 2008 winner of the BlueWorks? program. Cox, Blue Cross both claim victory in Accident Fund ruling Michigan Attorney General Michael Cox and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan both claimed victory in a ruling that involved a transfer of funds. Independence Blue Cross Celebrates Customer Service Week In recognition of National Customer Service Week, Independence Blue Cross honors its more than 590 customer service representatives , by rewarding them with fun, healthy activities this week and celebrating those completing career advancement training. Bakken gives health care in Hawaii a strong pulse In retirement on the Big Island of Hawaii, a Minnesota medical engineering legend is experimenting with health care. Providence looks to switch to UnitedHealth PROVIDENCE MAYOR DAVID N. CICILLINE'S administration is expected to recommend that the city switch its health insurance contract to UnitedHealthcare from Blue Cross & Blue Shield. Mini-Medical School to begin Tuesday The University of Nebraska Medical Center, in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, will present a Mini-Medical School on women and cancer. Study: Many cancer patients forgoing care because of cost At a time when they're already fighting for their lives, more cancer patients are now struggling to pay for their medicines. Holy Cross youth group holds benefit for cancer patient A garage in DeWitt this weekend benefitted a young Liverpool girl with cancer. The Holy Cross Youth group organized the event to raise funds for the girl. |




