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BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD has issues with unfair business practices
So here's the scoop... In essence, a group of people filed a lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield accusing them of unfair business practices that allegedly drove up the prices of healthcare plans.
Jan 1, 2021 | blaseinzina.comButler Hospital partners with Blue Cross Blue Shield
In another instance, Butler Hospital, a mental health facility, partnered with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island to reduce hospital readmissions.
Jan 1, 2021 | medcitynews.comBlue Cross Blue Shield partnered with Feeding America on Aug 5th 20'.
In March, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, a national federation of independent, locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies, partnered with Feeding America to share educational materials at a network of 200 food banks across America.
Jan 1, 2021 | certifi.comBlue Cross Blue Shield files suit against Allianz Group
Blue Cross Blue Shield's national employee benefits committee filed a lawsuit against Allianz Global Investors and its investment consultant Aon Investments USA, charging both with breaches and fiduciary responsibilities and breach of contract regarding more than $2 billion in losses in the insurer's defined benefit plan trust.
Jan 1, 2020 | pionline.comBlue Cross Blue Shield is developing Breakthrough Cures, Blockbuster Costs: Future Directions
That’s why BCBSA has partnered with the Health, Medicine & Society Program of the Aspen Institute (Aspen Institute) to develop Breakthrough Cures, Blockbuster Costs: Future Directions.
Jan 1, 2022 | bcbs.comOklahoma identified as competitor of Blue Cross Blue Shield
(Photo by Brent Fuchs) OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma has a new health provider, one that’s competing with and willing to collaborate with market giant Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Jan 1, 2018 | journalrecord.comBlue Cross Blue Shield will hire Stephen Harris as plan president on May 1st 22'.
Additionally, Executive Vice President of commercial markets Jeff Tikkanen is transitioning to an advisory role until his retirement next March, Stephen Harris has been named plan president of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and Stephania Grober will step up as plan president of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma on May 1.
Jan 1, 2022 | fiercehealthcare.comThomas Simmer retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield as senior vice president and chief medical officer on Apr 2nd 22'.
At 6:45 p.m., the Symposium will recognize the career of Dr. Thomas Simmer, who recently retired as the senior vice president and chief medical officer from Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Jan 1, 2022 | oakland.eduHarriett retires from Blue Cross Blue Shield
Harriett retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield as a corporate representative, serving the D.C. Medical Society for 20 years.
Jan 1, 2022 | capegazette.comBlue Cross Blue Shield received award finalist for the Redevelopment - Office on Jun 15th 21'.
The recently completed BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois Morgan Park Solution Center project has been selected as a finalist for the Redevelopment - Office award.
Jan 1, 2021 | zpdarch.comOdam Medial Group partners with Blue Cross Blue Shield
Odam Medical Group is operating its mobile clinic in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Jan 1, 2022 | sctimes.comBlue Cross Blue Shield launches features to population health management toolkit
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is planning to further reduce opioid abuse by adding new features to its population health management toolkit.
Jan 1, 2018 | healthitanalytics.comBlue Cross Blue Shield launches COVID-19 vaccine requirement
Despotovic had just celebrated the birth of his son when parent company Blue Cross Blue Shield introduced the COVID-19 vaccine requirement that could end in termination.
Jan 1, 2022 | governing.comBlue Cross Blue Shield recognized as seventh-best health insurer in the United States on Jan 1st 14'.
In 2014, Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey was ranked as the seventh-best health insurer in the United States by Forbes.
Jan 1, 2022 | freelancerfunda.comWgno Abc26 partners with Blue Cross Blue Shield
This in-network partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield will help Wgno Abc26 continue to provide these services to those who need it most.
Jan 1, 2022 | wgno.comBlue Cross Blue Shield launches health and wellness programs that track customers’ fitness data via smart wearables
Insurers like Blue Shield Blue Cross and John Hancock Financial launched health and wellness programs that track customers’ fitness data via smart wearables.
Jan 1, 2022 | datadriveninvestor.comMentalhealthmn partners with Blue Cross Blue Shield
“Mentalhealthmn greatly appreciate the partnership Mentalhealthmn has formed with Blue Cross Blue Shield, as they support ensuring the availability of this service to their members to help them stay well.”
Jan 1, 2020 | mentalhealthmn.orgBlue Cross Blue Shield hires Anurag Voleti as chief data officer
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Hires Chief Data Officer The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) ( @BCBSAssociation ) announced that it has hired Anurag Voleti as its new chief data officer.
Jan 1, 2022 | healthitanswers.netBlue Cross Blue Shield had issues with allegedly violating antitrust laws on Oct 1st 20'.
The tentative $2.67 billion settlement was reached in October 2020 after more than 35 Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plans, including Highmark, were sued for allegedly violating antitrust laws, according to https://www.bcbssettlement.com, the settlement's official website.
Jan 1, 2022 | goerie.comBlue Cross Blue Shield partners with Honestmedicalgroup
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan partnered with Nashville, Tenn.-based Honest Medical Group for a venture they say will ease physicians' transition to value-based care for Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients.
Aug 16, 2022 | beckersasc.comBlue Cross Blue Shield hires Karl Laskowski as vice president and medical director of clinical programs and strategy
Dr. Karl Laskowski has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts as vice president and medical director of clinical programs and strategy.
Aug 16, 2022 | citybiz.coBlue Cross Blue Shield partnered with Maven on Aug 1st 22'.
To help combat the issue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan sought a partnership with Maven Clinic, which offers a digital family health platform, including a digital care app.
Aug 16, 2022 | umtrc.orgBlue Cross Blue Shield invests into Valera Health in $44.5M
Virtual mental health practice Valera Health raised $44.5 million in a funding round led by the venture capital arms of several large hospital systems and local Blue Cross Blue Shield companies.
Nov 9, 2022 | beckersbehavioralhealth.comThe New Orleans Business Alliance partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield on Jan 1st 18'.
The New Orleans Business Alliance partnered this year with Ochsner Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield to find startups nationwide that are developing new technology to innovate diabetes care.
Mar 21, 2018 | nola.comBlue Cross Blue Shield had issues with violating the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act on Jan 1st 17'.
Blue Cross was fined $339,000 for violating the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act, a state law from 2017.
Dec 1, 2022 | sj-r.comBlue Cross Blue Shield hired Sarah Iselin as CEO on Jan 1st 22'.
Sarah Iselin — a Dreyfus protégé — will become CEO of Blue Cross on Jan. 1.
Dec 26, 2022 | wbur.orgCimpress NV partners with Blue Cross Blue Shield
The Cimpress USA Benefits Team collaborated with Blue Cross Blue Shield to ensure its medical coverage for gender-affirming services was both comprehensive and aligned with HRC’s vision for inclusive coverage.
Feb 6, 2020 | vistaprint.com.auCimpress NV partners with Blue Cross Blue Shield
The Cimpress USA Benefits Team collaborated with Blue Cross Blue Shield to ensure its medical coverage for gender-affirming services was both comprehensive and aligned with HRC’s vision for inclusive coverage.
Feb 6, 2020 | vistaprint.com.auBlue Cross Blue Shield hires Anastasia Bergmann as vice president and chief people officer
Anastasia Bergmann, of Holliston, has been hired as vice president and chief people officer at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island.
Dec 30, 2022 | metrowestdailynews.com