10/13/2008 News For: Blue Shield Special CareD.C. rejects CareFirst?s latest plan for charity care D.C. lawmakers have rejected CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield?s latest proposal to solve a years-long battle over contributions that the region?s largest health insurer must make to community health care programs in the District. Medicare Rx talk set for Wednesday Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield is sending its Medicare experts to Coos Bay to talk with people about Medicare options. CD: Intensive Care Is Robbie Williams? new album, his eighth solo effort, entitled Intensive Care because of all the attention that has been lavished on it? Or does it reflect the critical condition of his career? Medical attention is certainly merited as this album is positively schizophrenic. Officials reach deal to keep Blue Shield coverage at Visalia Medical Clinic The Visalia Medical Clinic will continue to honor Blue Shield of California insurance coverage, officials said Monday. The small business owner?s guide to the Presidential election: Health care John McCain and Barack Obama would go in opposite directions when it comes to the employer?s role in providing health insurance. Rancho Mirage doctor to provide care in El Salvador A local kidney doctor is returning to his home country of El Salvador to help hundreds of people who do not have access to medical care. Insurance commissioner Hamm rejects Blues rate hike BISMARCK, N.D. - Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm says he has rejected Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota's request for a 14.9 percent rate increase for group policies. Advertisement: Butler Machinery Company New Cat C-Series Check New Cat C -Series. Skid Steer and Multi Terrain Loaders. Visit http://www.butlermachinery.com for more details. Blue Shield shelling out $29.5M in bonuses this year Blue Shield of California is paying $29.5 million in performance bonuses to California medical groups and IPAs this year, down from $31 million last year, making this the third year in a row its physician group bonuses have been more or less flat in the range of $29.5 million to $31 million. Silent auction to benefit special needs children A Hope for the Children silent auction to benefit Children?s Medical Services in Collier County will be held Oct. 25 at the Strand Country Club in North Naples. Hospital board suggests two new members The governing board of Haywood Regional Medical Center met Thursday night in a special-called meeting to discuss recommending two people for the board. |




