11/30/2008 News For: Blue Cross SuplementAmerks Host Lake Erie Tonight At The Blue Cross Arena Tonight, the Rochester Americans return to The Blue Cross Arena for their only home contest of the weekend as the Lake Erie Monsters make their first of three visits to the Flower City this season. The game will be the first of three for the Amerks this weekend. 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. McQuaid, Pittsford skate to 2-2 tie McQuaid and Pittsford skated to a 2-2 tie at the Travis Roy Foundation hockey showcase at Blue Cross Arena Saturday. Blue Cross makes temporary deal with RI hospitals Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has reached a temporary deal with a state hospital chain while negotiations continue over reimbursement rates. Four eye-care providers dropping out of Blue Cross network Some Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota members will soon have to pay more out-of-pocket for eye care. Business Beat Rush Foundation Hospital announces the appointment of Damon Wise as manager of the Rush Pain Treatment Center and the Rush G.I. Center. Prior to his employment with Rush, he worked with Blue Cross Blue Shield as a large group claims manager. 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. Promises, promises I just received my notice from Blue Cross and Blue Shield notifying me of my increase in my present ... Amerks Finally Get Third Win 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. Higher deductibles affecting healthcare As employers' profits nose-dive with the economy, health insurance deductibles, co-pays and premiums for workers all rise. Experts and healthcare providers say the seesaw is influencing the way patients use doctors and hospitals and turning some decisions on which insurance plan to choose for 2009 into a cross-your-fingers proposition. |

