10/12/2008 News For: Blue Cross Blue Shield Major MedicalBlue Cross accused of contacting ex-customers Anthem Blue Cross, facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly dropping coverage to people who file expensive medical claims, was accused Friday in court documents of unlawfully offering former customers $1,000 to drop all legal claims against the health insurance company. Read comments Judge 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 New leader for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has a new leader. The state's oldest health insurer provider today announced that its new president and CEO is Patrick Geraghty. Blue Cross accused of contacting ex-customers Associated Press - October 10, 2008 8:14 PM ET LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles city attorney has accused Anthem Blue Cross of California of illegally contacting former customers involved in... 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. Independence Blue Cross Celebrates Customer Service Week In recognition of National Customer Service Week, Independence Blue Cross honors its more than 590 customer service representatives , by rewarding them with fun, healthy activities this week and celebrating those completing career advancement training. 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. 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. BCBS of SC?s Wiggins Leverages Past Investments for Current Success Elite 8 honoree Stephen K. Wiggins, CIO and EVP at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, credits several past technology investments, such as those involving parallel computing and code generation, for some recent successes. Blue Cross accused of contacting ex-customers LOS ANGELES - Another heavy accusation has been leveled at Anthem Blue Cross in California. Blue Cross is already facing a $1 billion class-action lawsuit for allegedly dropping coverage to people who file expensive medical claims. |




