Vermont requires insurers to cover home birthsCNBC.com"This has the potential in some instances that the patients might not get the right care, in the right time, in the right setting," said Gary Hughes, a spokesman for MVP Health Care. But advocates argue that because most pregnancies are low risk, ...and more »  Read more...

Vermont requires insurers to cover home birthsCNBC.com"This has the potential in some instances that the patients might not get the right care, in the right time, in the right setting," said Gary Hughes, a spokesman for MVP Health Care. But advocates argue that because most pregnancies are low risk, ...and more »

Is the new 3D technology bad for your eyes? ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) VSP Vision Care Optometrist, Dr. Tina Cooley-Staley, of Val Vista Vision Center answers all of our 3D-related questions. SF: Can watching 3D entertainment cause long term damage for children or adults? It's true that some people experience " vision ... and more »  Read more...

Is the new 3D technology bad for your eyes? ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) VSP Vision Care Optometrist, Dr. Tina Cooley-Staley, of Val Vista Vision Center answers all of our 3D-related questions. SF: Can watching 3D entertainment cause long term damage for children or adults? It's true that some people experience " vision ... and more »

Blue Cross Responds To Prime Healthcare's Bid WithdrawalPatch.comThe announcement leaves RegionalCare of Tennessee, the company currently in contract disputes with United Nurses and Allied Professionals, as the only remaining bidder. RegionalCare also does not currently have a contract with BCBS. ...and more »  Read more...

Blue Cross Responds To Prime Healthcare's Bid WithdrawalPatch.comThe announcement leaves RegionalCare of Tennessee, the company currently in contract disputes with United Nurses and Allied Professionals, as the only remaining bidder. RegionalCare also does not currently have a contract with BCBS. ...and more »

Free eye glasses for tornado survivors Alabama's13.com This mobile eye clinic is owned by Vision Service Plan, or " VSP ", it provides eye insurance to employers for its employees. This is part of its foundation, helping disaster victims, the underinsured and uninsured. Mobile Clinic Manager, Lori Fanning ... and more »  Read more...

Free eye glasses for tornado survivors Alabama's13.com This mobile eye clinic is owned by Vision Service Plan, or " VSP ", it provides eye insurance to employers for its employees. This is part of its foundation, helping disaster victims, the underinsured and uninsured. Mobile Clinic Manager, Lori Fanning ... and more »

Interest Will Shift From Medicare ACOs to Private Payors, Consultant SaysBecker's Hospital ReviewWhile many private-payor ACOs are just getting off the ground, one of the longest-standing arrangements is the Alternative Quality Contract, offered by Massachusetts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. "This is indicative of the fact that ...and more »  Read more...

Interest Will Shift From Medicare ACOs to Private Payors, Consultant SaysBecker's Hospital ReviewWhile many private-payor ACOs are just getting off the ground, one of the longest-standing arrangements is the Alternative Quality Contract, offered by Massachusetts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. "This is indicative of the fact that ...and more »

Prime Healthcare Withdraws Landmark BidPatch.comPrime Healthcare of California announced in a letter Monday to Special Master Johnathan Savage, that it could not reach an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Judge Michael Silverstein was originally scheduled to announce a bidder on ...Second bidder for Landmark hospital withdrawsProvidence Journal (blog)all 2 news articles »  Read more...

Prime Healthcare Withdraws Landmark BidPatch.comPrime Healthcare of California announced in a letter Monday to Special Master Johnathan Savage, that it could not reach an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Judge Michael Silverstein was originally scheduled to announce a bidder on ...Second bidder for Landmark hospital withdrawsProvidence Journal (blog)all 2 news articles »

Brand name drugs to go generic and save patients millionsYNNForty-two brand name medicines are set to go off-patent within the next year, according to a report from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. That means other companies will be able to manufacture generic equivalents of the drugs at a huge cost savings to ...  Read more...

Brand name drugs to go generic and save patients millionsYNNForty-two brand name medicines are set to go off-patent within the next year, according to a report from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. That means other companies will be able to manufacture generic equivalents of the drugs at a huge cost savings to ...

Maryland Launches Online Health Portal for Small BusinessesClarifying Health (blog)The portal, which is for informational purposes only, allows Maryland small businesses to research and compare health plans online, in the same way consumers shop and research other products online. Aetna, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, ...  Read more...

Maryland Launches Online Health Portal for Small BusinessesClarifying Health (blog)The portal, which is for informational purposes only, allows Maryland small businesses to research and compare health plans online, in the same way consumers shop and research other products online. Aetna, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, ...

State employee health plan has new directorSalt Lake TribuneNew fee schedules, including a new contract with Intermountain Healthcare, are expected to yield $13 million in savings this year, they said. The insurer will also save $7 million with its new pharmacy benefits plan. And it no longer will allow some of ...  Read more...

State employee health plan has new directorSalt Lake TribuneNew fee schedules, including a new contract with Intermountain Healthcare, are expected to yield $13 million in savings this year, they said. The insurer will also save $7 million with its new pharmacy benefits plan. And it no longer will allow some of ...

How do you raise awareness about the importance of becoming more active? How about getting a dude to commit to becoming more active - and then have him live in the public, so that everyone can help him reach his goal? That's exactly what agency Mono did for Blue Cross/Blue Shield.  Read more...

How do you raise awareness about the importance of becoming more active? How about getting a dude to commit to becoming more active - and then have him live in the public, so that everyone can help him reach his goal? That's exactly what agency Mono did for Blue Cross/Blue Shield.