Eagan City Council backs state assistance for Solventum, 3M’s health care spin-off, as it eyes BCBS site
The Eagan City Council approved a resolution of support for funding applications to renovate “what was a call center facility ...
State-contracted insurers say they're recruiting to fill provider gaps
New Mexico may be making some progress in recruiting health providers to fix its sizable shortage of care — but, according to one industry leader's telling, every worker still counts. Liz Lacouture, ...
Medicare Advantage a disadvantage? Nebraska Hospital Association cautions seniors as enrollment season begins
Seniors have a choice between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Despite a warning from the Nebraska Hospital Association, brokers KETV spoke with said their clients are usually happy ...
Blue Plus Named First HMO in Minnesota to Receive NCQA Health Equity Plus Accreditation
As a reflection of its ongoing commitment to advance health equity across all communities, Blue Plus, the HMO affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross), has become the state’s ...
Startup linking patients to Medicaid raising hundreds of thousands in capital
The startup's founder says his dream is for every major Medicaid provider to buy his software, which helps alleviate the ...
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Why supporting early childhood care and education is essential – in Duluth and across Minnesota
Families and child care and early learning providers throughout the Duluth area are sounding the alarm about the ongoing ...
Baylor Scott and White Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield reach in-network agreement. Here's what it means for patients
The healthcare heavyweights made an agreement just days before the previous three-month extension contract was set to expire.
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Baylor Scott & White Health Announces A New Contract With Blue Cross-Blue Shield Of Texas
There is a new contract between Baylor Scott and White Health (BSW) and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBS-TX). A BSW ...
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Where industry groups stand on site-neutral payments
Site-neutral payments are a policy proposal that many ASC and physician groups have long supported in an effort to even out payments between ASCs and HOPDs. ASCs historically receive lower ...
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Why Health Care Costs are Rising and What We Can Do About It
Rising health care costs are jeopardizing America’s long-term economic growth, health and well-being. The time to act is now ...
Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield names new community director for Rochester region
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has appointed Matthew Wagstaff as the new community investments and partnerships director for ...