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| Highmark Inc.'s anti-fraud programs continue to see results |
"We know we are making a significant impact and helping to protect our members. Anyone can help prevent fraud by reporting suspected cases. If you know of a health care provider that is submitting inappropriate claims or someone that is abusing their health insurance benefits, report it," said Kurt Spear CFE, CISSP, CISA, CRISC , Vice President, Financial Investigation and Provider Review, Highmark
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| Kaiser Permanente Honored with 17 Environmental Excellence Awards for Leadership in Health Care Sustainability |
"This recognition underscores the many ways environmental stewardship has become embedded throughout our organization as we work to deliver on our commitment to improve the total health of our employees, members and the communities we serve. We are thrilled to be part of the momentum that is building around the benefits of green practices within the health care industry and beyond," said Mr. Kathy Gerwig , vice president for employee safety, health and wellness and its environmental stewardship officer, Kaiser Permanente
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| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia Launches Enhanced Maternity Program for State Health Benefit Plan Members using Telehealth to Support Moms |
“This a significant addition to the Future Moms program, given that breastfeeding can often be such a complex and challenging endeavor for mothers and their newborns. We are very enthusiastic about this enhanced resource, and we hope that SHBP members will utilize this program, as well as other LiveHealth® Online services to address non-emergency health care questions when and if they need it," said Dr. April Ruffin , Medical Director of BCBSGA
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| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Accepting Nominations for 27th Annual Community Service Awards |
" Blue Cross is dedicated to the everyday care and well-being of Michigan seniors. We’re thrilled to recognize those throughout the state who go above and beyond to ensure seniors across Michigan are provided with basic needs and services," said Ms. Suzanne Miller Allen director of Community Responsibility for Blue Cross
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| The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas awards 242 mini-grants |
“These mini-grants are used to fund such things as health fairs, exercise or healthy eating programs, community gardens, health education or the purchase of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for use in public buildings,” said Mr. Patrick O'Sullivan ABC, APR , executive director of ABCBS Foundation
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| Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Study Shows Rising Costs for Patent-Protected Drugs Drives Growth of Pharmaceutical Spending in the U.S. |
“This upward trend is due to a small fraction of emerging, patented drugs with rapid uptake and large year-over-year price increases that are more than offsetting the continued growth in utilization of lower-cost generic drugs. Current trends suggest that this rapid rise in drug trend costs is likely to continue in future years," said Ms. Maureen E. Sullivan , chief strategy and innovation officer for Blue Cross Blue Shield
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| New HealthSparq and MedSavvy Partnership Gives People the Missing Pieces to the Health Care Puzzle |
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| Koan Health Buys ZirMed Inc.'s Value-Based Care Business, Becomes Preferred Partner |
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