Thu Oct 27, 2005
Mandatory Health Insurance?
Tens of thousands of people without health insurance -- many of them young, healthy, and able to afford coverage -- would be required to get insurance, just as they must now carry auto insurance, under a healthcare bill being written by House lawmakers.
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Wed Oct 19, 2005
UCLA Medical Group Identified as Top 10 Southern California
Los Angeles - UCLA Medical Group has been identified as one of the top 10 Southern California physician organizations — and one of the top 20 in California — by the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA). The rankings are based on the physician organization's provision of recommended care, patient satisfaction and investment in information technologies that support quality care.
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Sun Oct 16, 2005
Specialized Policies for Thrill Seekers
WITH WALL STREET FIRMS using rock climbing and big-wave surfing to hawk banking services, it's little surprise that health-insurance companies have repositioned their offerings for the adrenaline set. Blue Cross of California's new Tonik health plan relies on dudespeak—"$#!@ that hurt! You landed wrong, really wrong"—and sports-event sponsorship to pitch standard medical coverage to what they call "the young invincibles," Gen Y hucksters who are as likely to snap a wrist as they are to lack insurance.
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Fri Oct 14, 2005
Doctors get a raise when patients get healthier
Doctors have found a way to get a pay raise from health insurers and keep patients happy at the same time: Practice better medicine. This year, six of Colorado's largest physician-practice associations will get bonus checks from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as part of a pilot program tracking how well doctors perform.
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Health Net's New SimpleChoice HSA PPO Plan Launched!
Health Net's The SimpleChoice HSA PPO Plan has been launched, effective October 1, 2005. The new SimpleChoice HSA offers low premiums that fit your budget, while offering valuable health coverage that's easy to understand.
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Fri Oct 07, 2005
Blue Cross Tonik Explained
Blue Cross now offers uninsured recent grads and active young people simple, online health plans called TONIK . Tonik health plans were designed especially for active young people to offer inexpensive yet comprehensive health care coverage. Tonik plans feature low deductibles, prescription benefits and regular doctor visits at an affordable rate. Best of all Tonik Health Plans also include dental and vision benefits at one low price
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Seniors : Beware of Medicare Telemarketers
Hello? It’s a Medicare drug plan calling. Starting this week, private companies are beginning to market Medicare prescription drug plans -- an endeavor that may include “cold calling,” warns the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, a free senior service program of the Area One Agency on Aging that provides objective information and counseling regarding Medicare and health insurance.
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Tue Oct 04, 2005
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado Earns Top Quality Rating
DENVER,-- For the fourth year running, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado (Anthem) earned an Excellent accreditation rating -- the highest level awarded -- from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its health maintenance organization (HMO) and point-of- service (POS) plans in Colorado.
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Mon Oct 03, 2005
Health 401(k) Growing Slowly
Health Savings Accounts and related high-deductible plans continue to nibble away at traditional health-care alternatives, such as HMO and PPO plans, as employers rebel against rising premium costs.
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Sat Oct 01, 2005
Tonik Health Insurance Press
Blue Cross Breaks the Mold by Offering Uninsured "Young Invincibles" (young adults ages 19 to 29) New Options; Simple, Online, All-Inclusive Health Coverage from their tonik website. Blue Cross of California has broken the mold of traditional health insurance offerings by marketing unique health plans tailored to the lifestyle and attitudes of "young invincibles."
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kickoff
SACRAMENTO, Calif., A powerful photodocumentary
exhibit to educate and inspire women throughout California was unveiled today
by the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) in recognition of
Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The kick-off of the Every Woman Counts exhibit
was held at Sacramento's Westfield Downtown Plaza, which co-hosted the event
with CDHS and the California Broadcasters Association.
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