New CEO of BlueCross BlueShield steps in as the insurer confronts federal and state issues
New Leadership at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont Amid Challenges Beth Roberts has officially taken on the role of president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont as of Saturday. Just shortly after her appointment, the window for applications for the Affordable Care Act marketplace plan closed, a program that significantly helps […]
Patients of CHRISTUS with BlueCross BlueShield might have to find new doctors starting July 1.
Bluecross BlueShield has informed its customers that negotiations with Christus Health Care are ongoing, but it’s unlikely they will finalize a contract by the deadline. In Corpus Christi, Texas, Bluecross BlueShield may lose in-network access to physicians and facilities affiliated with Christus Health Care starting July 1. The insurance company has posted updates on its […]
Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield, WellNow reach contract agreement – 13WHAM-TV
After 10 and a half months, WellNow Urgent Care will soon begin accepting Excellus BlueCross BlueShield insurance again. WellNow stopped accepting BlueCross BlueShield on January 1st after the two sides could not reach an agreement on reimbursement rates. Background: WellNow no longer recognizes Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. Local patients feeling the effects of the dispute between […]
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont in financial crisis – Burlington Free Press
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont Vermont’s largest health insurer, with 66% market share, is on the brink of bankruptcy due to dwindling reserves, state officials say. Vermont Department of Financial Regulation Commissioner Kevin Gaffney said Friday he is confident BCBSVT will remain solvent and that it is his department’s responsibility to ensure that happens. […]
Tennessee Woman, Fired for Refusing BlueCross BlueShield’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate, Wins $687K
A Tennessee woman who was fired for refusing to get a Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine required by her employer has won a nearly $700,000 settlement. A federal jury awarded the money to Tanya Benton, who previously worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST), Fox 17 reported. report Monday. The jury found that her choice […]
Providence, Regence BlueCross BlueShield reach deal to keep Oregon hospitals in-network – KGW.com
PORTLAND, Ore. — Providence Health & Services and Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon reach an agreement to keep the hospital system in the insurer's network and enroll in Regence insurance. A facility to ensure that Oregonians who live in Providence do not face out-of-network charges when visiting Providence. The contract between the companies […]