by Admin | Jul 16, 2008 | Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance News
(BestWire Services Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) An increasing number of employers are participating in employee health and wellness programs in a bid to reduce health care costs due to chronic illnesses, officials from Blue Cross Blue Shield companies and the National... by Admin | Jul 16, 2008 | Insurance News, Politics
By Monique Garcia | Chicago Tribune reporter When Brianna Dicianni was diagnosed with autism two years ago, doctors said the girl would never learn to speak. Undeterred, her family sought therapy, only to run into another roadblock: Because their insurance company... by Admin | Jul 14, 2008 | Insurance News, Politics
A coalition of liberal groups that includes major labor unions such as the Service Employees International Union and the activist group MoveOn.org announced today it will spend $40 million to make health insurance a major issue in the campaign, with Elizabeth Edwards,... by Admin | Jun 29, 2008 | Insurance News, Politics
WASHINGTON — Social Security officials, concerned about the risk of identity theft, are calling for immediate action to remove Social Security numbers from the Medicare cards used by millions of Americans. But Medicare officials have resisted the proposal, saying it... by Admin | Jun 29, 2008 | Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance News
Effective June 19, 2008, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and Advocate Health Care have announced they have reached an agreement that renews all of their contractual relationships through 2010. The newly signed contract will include all of the Advocate hospitals... by Admin | Jun 23, 2008 | Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance News
Effective October 1, 2008 the Michael Reese Physicians Group MG-189 will no longer participate in HMO Illinois or Blue Advantage HMO networks. There are approximately 6,000 members and 63 physicians impacted as a result of this medical group closing. Letters will be...