10/22/2008 News For: Blue Shield Senior Advance PlanWellPoint earnings fall as investments decline A shaky financial market helped push WellPoint Inc.'s third-quarter profit down more than 5 percent, but company leaders said Wednesday tough times could create buying opportunities for the insurer. The operator of Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans said net income fell to $820.7 million, or $1.60 per share, compared with $868 million, or $1.45 per share, in the same quarter last year. ... Area briefs ? Oct. 22, 2008 The Sisters of St. Francis Health Services Inc. has established an informational Web site, http://stfrancis-anthem.blogspot.com , to keep Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana patients informed of their health care options. BUSINESS HONOR: AARP recognizes Horizon Blue Cross Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey was named one of the 50 best employers in the United States for workers over 50 by the AARP. Let?s Go Walking Down Main Street campaign to be held Nov. 8 Main Street Greenwood is encouraging citizens to participate in a walk Nov. 8 as part of a campaign to encourage healthy lifestyles. The ?Let?s Go Walking Down Main Street? program is sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi and the state?s 66 Main Street Associations. Health clinic renews insurance contract Oct. 14, 2008 ? Like many other state medical institutions, Northeastern Rural Health felt a bit of a pinch when it comes to the budget. The Clinic recently had to enter into renegotiations with Blue Shield of California, causing temporary problems with patients covered by the insurance carrier. |


