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By Jeff Lagasse | 03:27 pm | September 12, 2023
This average rate decrease will lower total premiums by an estimated $130 million, says Blue Cross NC.
By Susan Morse | 11:36 am | September 12, 2023
The number of hospitalizations and deaths in the United States continues to rise.
By Jeff Lagasse | 10:56 am | September 12, 2023
Participating practices outperformed the market in rates of control of diabetes, as well as screening rates for various cancers.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:33 pm | September 11, 2023
BCBSM will be expanding a program that streamlines prior authorization for physicians by exempting them from third-party processes.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:22 am | September 11, 2023
Facilities and insurers would be compelled to list the prices they charge patients and PBMs to disclose rebates and discounts.
By Chip Means | 12:00 am | December 31, 2007
After twice vetoing legislation to reauthorize and expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program, President Bush on Saturday signed a bill to extend SCHIP for three months....
By Diana Manos | 12:00 am | December 31, 2007
Practice Fusion, a company that provides free online electronic health records to physicians, announced last week it will partner with Physician Services, Inc. (PSI) of California and Azalea Health In...
By Diana Manos | 12:00 am | December 27, 2007
A new report by the Government Accountability Office questions some $90 million in payments to federal contractors under the Medicare Part D prescription drug program....
By Bernie Monegain | 12:00 am | December 26, 2007
Blue Shield of California Foundation has granted $6 million to nonprofits statewide. The funding supports expanding access to care and coverage, boosts financing for the state's school health centers...
By Chelsey Ledue | 12:00 am | December 26, 2007
The Internal Revenue Service has released a final updated version of Form 990, the return that charities and other tax-exempt organizations are required to file annually. The new form...