10/12/2008 News For: Blue Cross s Shield QuotesJudge Rules in Michigan Lawsuit Against Blue Cross An Ingham County judge has ruled for and against Blue Cross Blue Shield in its defense against a state lawsuit accusing the insurer of illegally shifting money to help buy three workers' compensation 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. From Smart Bodies to Statin Therapy, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies Honored for Helping Consumers Manage Their ... The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association BCBSA, in collaboration with the Harvard Medical School Department of Health Care Policy, today recognized four ground-breaking Blue Cross and Blue Shield company initiatives for their innovative and successful approaches to improving health and wellness for consumers. These programs coordinate care for children with special healthcare needs, address ... Insurer lauds Auburn hospital bariatric surgery Auburn Memorial Hospital's Finger Lakes Weight Loss Program was recently named a Blue Cross and Blue Shield "Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery." 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. Blue Cross CEO retiring, outsider tapped to fill role Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota?s CEO Mark Banks will retire, the organization said Monday, naming Patrick Geraghty as its new president and CEO. Highmarks donates to STAR Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield awarded a $3,000 grant to Somerset Therapeutic Association for Riding STAR to provide scholarships for 25 youth with special needs to receive horseback riding lessons in 2008. Tradewinds Veterans Trading Company VTC of Park City appointed David Watkins as Corporate Controller. Watkins brings a great deal of experience to VTC from L3 Communications, Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shields and the University of Utah. Providence switches health plan to United PROVIDENCE ? Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, long the state?s dominant health insurer, lost one of its biggest and oldest clients yesterday, as Providence decided to jump to rival United HealthCare of New England. Highmark Blue Shield proposes plan rate hikes Highmark Blue Shield is asking the state Insurance Department for permission to increase rates on 19 individual plans. |




