California teen Shrey Parikh triumphs in the Scripps National Spelling Bee after an intense tiebreaker round.
Shree Parikh felt a wave of nervousness each time she approached the microphone at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, knowing it was the climax of her six-year journey in competitive spelling, filled with both triumphs and disappointments. But when Jack Bailly announced the word, his previously tense demeanor transformed into one of confidence as he […]
Anthem Blue Cross patients can once again access Scripps Health.
Scripps Health and Anthem Blue Cross Resume Partnership After four months of uncertainty, Scripps Health and Anthem Blue Cross have announced that their relationship is back on track, affecting around 125,000 residents in San Diego County who had to rethink their healthcare coverage. Scripps reached out to patients, informing them that those with Anthem Blue […]
Scripps and Anthem reach a contract extension after missing the January 1 deadline.
Scripps Health and Anthem Blue Cross Extend Agreement SAN DIEGO – After months of negotiations, Scripps Health and Anthem Blue Cross have reached an agreement to extend their in-network contract. This deal comes just ahead of a January 1, 2025, deadline when many Scripps patients insured by Anthem would have been dropped from the network. […]
New changes on the horizon for millions of Social Security recipients – Scripps News
Change appears to be on the horizon for Social Security recipients who may need more in-person office visits and the use of new online tools. The Associated Press reports that the Trump administration has enacted these changes in the name of preventing fraud. $100 million per year for taxpayer funds is wasted due to direct […]
State of 'high alert,' for some as Scripps Health – Anthem Blue Cross negotiation deadline nears – ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – Regina Key has been going to Scripps Health for 20 years and has insurance with Anthem Blue Cross. “It's now the 31st and we still don't have a concrete answer as to what to do tomorrow,” Key said. She's one of Anthem's 125,000 insured people who are receiving medical care at […]
Patients brace for transition as Anthem Blue Cross may possibly drop Scripps Health – ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV
SELAMESA, Calif. (KGTV) – Come January 1, you may need to change doctors if you have Anthem Blue Cross. Scripps Health is in negotiations with Anthem Blue Cross, but the hospital's providers could be removed from the insurer's network starting in early 2025. Over the years, John Concepcion has been treated for diabetes, sleep apnea, […]
Retailers claim credit card swipe fees are driving inflation – Scripps News
Inflation has eased since its peak in 2022, but retailers say credit card processing fees aren't helping to lower inflation. The National Retail Federation sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee this week urging Congress to take action to limit credit card transaction fees. What is a swipe fee? Businesses are charged a fee […]