11/29/2008 News For: Blue Cross Major Medical InsurancePreferred Care Rates to Rise 13-15% Health insurance rate hikes are arriving just in time for the holidays. A day after Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield announced its rate increases, Preferred Care delivered double-digit premium increases. Insurance carriers warn policy holders about SRMC's billing practices Two private insurance carriers and a school group are advising their members not to use Shasta Regional Medical Center unless it's an emergency. State considers health insurance for students Some state officials are trying to decide whether all college students should be required to have health insurance. Many continue to rely on ERs The vast majority of Bay State residents have health insurance and a primary-care physician, but many are still relying on hospital emergency rooms for care that could have been handled less expensively by their family doctors, according to a new survey. CNE, 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. Medical marijuana facility in Mission Hills robbed Police say two men robbed a medical marijuana facility in Mission Hills and made off with cash and drugs. Committee: town should pay cop’s medical bills The town council’s ways and means committee has recommended favorable action on paying $315.81 in medical bills for a police officer. ‘Tree of Life’ honors past doctors and medical staff As a way to honor the lives of those doctors and staff members who saved the lives of so many, the Houston Northwest Medical Center put the “Tree of Life” work of art on permanent display. 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. Amerks spook Monsters with 2-1 win Rochester... The Rochester Americans earned their third win of the season, beating the Lake Erie Monsters by a score of 2-1 tonight at the Blue Cross Arena. The game ends an Amerks seven-game winless streak. |




