10/12/2008 News For: Blue Cross Blue ShieldcomHamm rejects Blue Cross request Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm denied on Friday Blue Cross Blue Shield's request for a 14.9 percent rate increase for its group policies. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. Insurer lauds Auburn hospital bariatric surgery Auburn Memorial Hospital's Finger Lakes Weight Loss Program was recently named a Blue Cross and Blue Shield "Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery." Amerks Season Begins Friday Night Rochester, N.Y. ? The Rochester Americans open their 53rd season of play Friday night at Blue Cross Arena. Blue Cross accused of contacting ex-customers Associated Press - October 11, 2008 4:23 AM ET LOS ANGELES - Another heavy accusation has been leveled at Anthem Blue Cross in California. |




