10/13/2008 News For: Blue Cross Blue ShieldIngham Circuit Court Agrees with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on Two Counts of Attorney General's Lawsuit A ruling by Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Paula Manderfield today validates arguments by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan that the Michigan Insurance Commissioner should determine the appropriateness of a $125 million capital transfer from Blue Cross to its Accident Fund Insurance Corporation of America subsidiary. 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 Blue 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. From Smart Bodies to Statin Therapy, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies Honored for Helping Consumers Manage Their ... The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association BCBSA, in collaboration with the Harvard Medical School Department of Health Care Policy, today recognized four ground-breaking Blue Cross and Blue Shield company initiatives for their innovative and successful approaches to improving health and wellness for consumers. These programs coordinate care for children with special healthcare needs, address ... City takes on Blue Cross The Los Angeles city attorney has accused Anthem Blue Cross of California of illegally contacting former customers involved in a class-action lawsuit against the insurance company. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Board Names Patrick Geraghty President and CEO The board of trustees of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota announced today that Patrick Geraghty has been named President and CEO, to succeed Dr. Mark W. Banks, the organization's current CEO. Value-Based Benefits Improving the Health of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Employees ST. LOUIS & NEWARK, N.J.----Horizon BlueCross Blue Shield of New Jersey announced today that its membership with The Center for Health Value Innovation, has led to the adoption of value-based benefit plan designs, which reflects Horizon's initiatives to invest in the health of its employees by focusing on adherence and prevention. Blue Cross welcomes new CEO Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has a new leader. The state's biggest health insurance provider announced Monday that its new president and CEO is Patrick Geraghty. 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. Anthem Blue Cross is Honored for Innovative Program that Addresses Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care Anthem Blue Cross was recognized today for its innovative program, Applications of Indirect Estimation of Race/Ethnicity Data in Health Plan Activities, as a 2008 winner of the BlueWorks? program. |




