11/25/2008 News For: Blue Cross Blue Shield SupplementBlue Cross Teams up With Eight Groups to Address Obesity, Lower Minnesotans' Health Risks by Promoting Healthy Eating Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota announced today it will invest up to $650,000 in additional funds from its tobacco settlement to promote healthier eating and improve health in the state next year. Mich. AG says Blue Cross is trying to raise rates Attorney General Mike Cox said Tuesday that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is attempting to use a lame duck Legislature to raise health insurance rates and remove some oversight by his and the governor's offices. 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. Blue Cross notes high-quality care Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska on Tuesday listed seven medical facilities in the state as "Blue Distinction Centers,'' part of the company's national initiative to recognize high-quality, efficient care in medical specialties. Michigan AG Cox says Blue Cross is trying to raise rates Mike Cox DETROIT ? Attorney General Mike Cox said Tuesday that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is attempting to use a lame duck Legislature to raise health insurance rates and remove some oversight by his and the governor's offices.... Michigan AG Cox Says Blue Cross Is Trying To Raise Rates Attorney General Mike Cox said Tuesday that Blue Cross is attempting to raise health insurance rates. Development authority OKs $10M loan for BCBS HQ PARKERSBURG - The West Virginia Economic Development Authority has approved a $10 million loan for Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield's downtown headquarters. Mark Sengewalt, Mountain State chief financial officer, said the project was an ideal fit with the state development authority's mission. RazorSharks Announce "Black Friday" Ticket Special Rochester, NY...The Rochester RazorSharks announced today that all individual game tickets for the 2009 regular season will go on sale Friday, November 28th Black Friday at 10:00am at the Blue Cross Arena Box Office and the House of Guitars 645 Titus Avenue. Blue Cross Blue Shield changes Michigan's largest health insurance carrier says it continues to lose money on its coverage for individuals. Newton Hospital bears heavy burden As a CPA and a Newton Memorial Hospital board member, I thought it would be interesting and maybe informative to review and compare the financial results of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield and that of Newton Memorial Hospital over the past few years. |

