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Highmark, Del. Blues’ deal gets attorney general scrutiny

Jaime L. Brockway — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:38:36 +0000

Delaware’s attorney general publicly asked Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (BCBSD) and Pennsylvania-based Highmark to explain the effects of their affiliation agreement.

Highmark, Del. Blues’ deal gets attorney general scrutiny via IFAwebnews.

WellPoint pledges to prohibit need for ‘drive thru mastectomy’

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:15:13 +0000

WellPoint, the nation’s largest health insurer by medical membership, plans to unilaterally implement key provisions of the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act introduced in Congress.

WellPoint pledges to prohibit need for ‘drive thru mastectomy’ via IFAwebnews.

Blue Cross, Blue Shield firms report $510 million in fraud recoveries

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:15:48 +0000

Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies’ anti-fraud investigations resulted in recoveries of more than $510 million in 2009, according to data released by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA).

Blue Cross, Blue Shield firms report $510 million in fraud recoveries via IFAwebnews.

Blues, Aetna join group of insurers extending coverage to young adults

Keith L. Martin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:10:06 +0000

On the heels of WellPoint and UnitedHealthcare announcing plans to close a coverage gap for young adults before federal health reform efforts kick in, Aetna and all Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies announced they would do the same.

Blues, Aetna join group of insurers extending coverage to young adults via IFAwebnews.

‘Disappointment’ reigns among insurers, agents over health reform bill

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:16:16 +0000

Recognizing the historical aspect and increased coverage provided through the health reform bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives, insurance companies and at least one agents’ group are not sharing the enthusiasm of Democrats.

‘Disappointment’ reigns among insurers, agents over health reform bill via IFAwebnews.

Highmark sues Pennsylvania regulators over ‘unlawful’ Blues’ review

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:16:34 +0000

On the heels of releasing the first of four reports on Pennsylvania’s four Blue Cross Blue Shield plans and possible anti-competitive practices, state regulators face a suit by Highmark for what it calls an “unlawful and unauthorized” examination.

Highmark sues Pennsylvania regulators over ‘unlawful’ Blues’ review via IFAwebnews.

Insurers: Lawmakers wrong to focus on premiums, ignoring ‘real issue’

Keith L. Martin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:36:22 +0000

The focus of some sharp criticism in recent days, the nation’s private insurance companies are now taking Washington, D.C., to task for painting them as the bad guys, solely responsible for rising healthcare costs.

Insurers: Lawmakers wrong to focus on premiums, ignoring ‘real issue’ via IFAwebnews.

Major insurers join New Jersey pilot to streamline communication

Keith L. Martin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:47:40 +0000

Two of the major trade associations in the health insurance industry are piloting a new program in New Jersey aimed at reducing time and expense for physician offices and patients.

Major insurers join New Jersey pilot to streamline communication via IFAwebnews.

Insurance industry slams Senate health reform bill, targets public option

Keith L. Martin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:59:39 +0000

Expressing its disappointment in the latest piece of health care reform legislation in Washington, D.C., three national insurance trade groups are taking the Senate to task for its Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Insurance industry slams Senate health reform bill, targets public option via IFAwebnews.

Empire Blues creates market-segment management team

Bob Graham — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:25 +0000

Empire BlueCross BlueShield has put into place a new management team, created to focus resources and expertise on specific market segments, according to its president and CEO, Mark Wagar.

Empire Blues creates market-segment management team via IFAwebnews.