10/22/2008 News For: Blue Shield Small BusinessHealth Care Service Corporation to Acquire TMG Health in Support of Government Business Growth Strategy Health Care Service Corporation , which operates the Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, has entered into an agreement to acquire TMG Health, the nation's leading provider of business process outsourcing for Medicare, Medicaid and group retiree health plans. 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. Anthem Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Indiana To Implement Pay-For-Performance Program Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana is planning to increase payments by as much as 10% for physicians who follow recommended care guidelines, the Indianapolis Star reports. The program will use information from the Indiana Health Information Exchange's Quality Health First program. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Is Recognized for Enhanced Statin Therapy Efficiency Program, Which Empowers ... Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas , in collaboration with Prime Therapeutics , announced today that it has implemented an award-winning integrated medical and pharmacy claims program -- "Enhancing Statin Therapy Efficiency." WellPoint 3Q earnings down 5.4 percent Health Insurer WellPoint Inc., parent company of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Wisconsin, reported that third-quarter net income declined 5.4 percent, primarily on investment losses. WLP WellPoint 3Q earnings down 5.4 percent Health Insurer WellPoint Inc., parent company of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kentucky, reported that third-quarter net income declined 5.4 percent, primarily on investment losses. WLP Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND cancels forum amid contract talks Last week, the Blues announced that a financial rating firm had downgraded the health insurer's outlook from stable to negative. The Blues called attention to the more pessimistic outlook after its request for a 14.9 percent premium rate increase recently was denied. Advertisement: BRIAN KALK ELECT BRIAN KALK - Public Service Commission VOTE BRIAN KALK NOVEMBER 4TH PUBLIC SERVICE ... Small-business groups plan forum on issues The Kentucky chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business and the Kentucky Small Business Caucus will present a free forum on pocketbook issues such as higher taxes and health insurance from 7 to 8:30 a.m. LP, Titans declare 'Code Blue' Louisiana Pacific Building Products and the Tennessee Titans? are declaring "Code Blue," and they don't mean a medical emergency. WellPoint 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. ... |


