12/25/2008 News For: Blue Cross Blue Sheld Health InsuranceA.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina; Assigns Ratings to InStil Health Insurance ... OLDWICK, N.J.----A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ and issuer credit ratings of ?aa-? of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina, Inc. and Companion Life Insurance Company . A.M. Update: Blue Cross wants consumers to rank doctors RALEIGH ? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina will use the firm behind the Zagat dining guide to run an online survey rating the consumer experience provided by doctors, North Carolina's largest health insurer said Monday. The Zagat Health Survey gives patients a way to review and evaluate four non-medical measures of their experience with physicians: trust, communication, ... Blue Cross launches doctor rating survey Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina on Monday launched a free, online tool that allows its customers to share their experiences with doctors in the state. Blue Cross Patients To Post Doctor Reviews Online Blue Cross and Blue Shield of N.C. launched a new tool Monday that lets customers share their opinions about their doctors on the web.? Officials say it is one more tool to support consumer decision-making. Blue Cross is warned by AG on Medicare practices Michigan's Attorney General's Office has warned Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to immediately stop what it believes are deceptive business practices that make it difficult for seniors to buy supplemental Medicare policies. TVHD and EKCITA awarded grant from Blue Shield of California Foundation On Dec. 11, 2008, Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District and East Kern County Integrated Technology Association EKCITA received notice of being awarded $125,000 through the Blue Shield of California Foundation. The grant focuses on expanding the current healthcare community effort of ?health information exchange.? Tehachapi is recognized by both the state and federal government for being ... Union victory in health insurance fight Chalk one up for the union in a battle over the health insurance provider for Providence city workers. But according to Providence Mayor David Cicilline, the fight is not over. ? DELAWARE: Lt. Gov-Elect says Blue Cross misleads on rates DOVER ? Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware has been misleading its policyholders about the state?s involvement in health insurance rates, Delaware Insurance Commissioner and Lieutenant Governor-elect Matt Denn said today. Study finds more Vermonters with health insurance A recent state survey says the number of Vermonters without health insurance is continuing to go down. Grants get uninsured kids dental care Honesdale ? The Together for Health Dental Center at Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers recently received two grants totaling $28,000 from The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania. |




