Update 1: Now Premera Blue Cross has added a notice to its website. They, too, did not notify HHS (although they may have notified HHS in October and HHS is just behind in updating its breach tool).
#BlueCross
It’s time these #CEOs feel pressure too. Sign and send a direct message to the CEO’s of Humana, #Kaiser, #UnitedHeath, #Cigna, and #BlueCross #BlueShield demanding they don’t raise the insurance premiums of millions of #Americans. https://act.perfectunion.us/ss/c/u001.qUXRBnqZ7T8nxbpAcIVwoUsWLkUMWlo_0JmZttSlm3-Kl0jZV_XwBV21Ca9cqfNyrjPOB5Gi-zFEmoo4ERo12R1MEHi_tXrbZ0LmQRebmYrJUm3dN9eEdOzi1QQMUXL5DzYBhafxilAAPxT8PjvWQZwcijPPD5SWJjokLIJn6yj1K0B6majP2iWqDTAKNHk04T-BmjGLY_y0pswG2eEDZIh8FMlN7LFcTlPffZhkZTfFKPUOh6yp49YlhWzOVRVkMtDANXPhL_AhYIlRPzZ4UGraNc94mD76Jg9lAHtmr5sEb-P1-TMfkoXK7_yLZ1rZ/4kp/eLuKqWo8Q3q9rlHbUzUMXQ/h0/h001.0vxDFy8I2NhtEf4wNna96Wuy8lViSAICp0dzVX0--Bs
Overcoming the weaponized incompetence of Blue Cross by external review https://www.thelundreport.org/content/just-let-me-die-0 #insurance #healthinsurance #BlueCross
Paw-some Win! Swansea local scoops regional Blue Cross art prize
Aiming to raise awareness of the growing number of homeless pets, Paws to Draw invited animal lovers of all ages to creatively draw a homeless pet who has since found a loving family thanks to the dedication of Blue Cross.
Seven winners from across the UK have been chosen, from over 1,130 entries, by a Blue Cross judging panel and former England goalkeeper, devoted pet lover and keen artist, David James.
Josie’s artwork is based on Uno, a cat rescued from a garden in critical condition. After receiving treatment from Blue Cross, Uno was rehomed and now lives with his owner and her three dogs.
Josie said: “I was drawn to Uno’s story after witnessing my close friend nurture a homeless cat who critically needed rehabilitation. Seeing their bond grow reiterated to me the importance of rehoming organisations. Through my paintings I am always filled with so much warmth witnessing the connection between people and their pets. I was shocked to find out I’d won regionally for Wales, but it has really encouraged me to have faith in my art to advocate what I believe in.”
Wendy Hill, Group Head of Marketing & Communications said: “We’re thrilled with the response we’ve had to the Paws to Draw competition and all the wonderful drawings we received. We love Josie’s picture of Uno the cat, the fine lines and intricate details create a wonderful fur texture. It’s a beautiful piece of artwork.”
Regional winners will all receive a framed picture of their work, while the national winner will see their work featured in a national press campaign, launching July 5th.
The list of winners is as follows:
National winner:
- Helen Shepherd – Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
Regional winners:
- Midlands – Liliana Clark-Monks, Leicester
- North England – Debbie Stones, Hull
- Scotland – Dee Flynn, Bonnybridge
- South England – Ka Yu Tam, Potters Bar
- The Channel Islands – Krisanth Moodliar, Guernsey
- Wales – Josie Thompson, Swansea
David James, former England goalkeeper and Paws to Draw judge, said: “Whilst the quality of the artwork was excellent, Helen’s picture jumped out at me. The Blue Cross background, logo on the collar and contrast are stunning. It looks like a dog that is happy and about to get up to some mischief.”
Running from Thursday 1 May to Friday 30 May, Paws to Draw offered a selection of extraordinary pet stories featuring dogs, cats, small animals and horses as inspiration for the entrants. These stories not only sparked artistic expression but also highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by pets in need. The demand for charity support for pets continues to rise, and Blue Cross is seeing an increasing number of pets coming through its doors in need of a new home. The charity remains committed to helping pets find loving homes and supporting pet owners through essential services, including veterinary care and pet food banks.
「社会の癌」と化す医療保険会社
Where is the #care in Health Care? "Blue Cross had stranded many of the center’s patients with high bills, amounts that it had absorbed over the years. On several occasions, though, Blue Cross executives had signed special one-time deals with the center, known as single case agreements, to pay for their wives’ cancer treatment."
To recap my health:
After arriving home from Indianapolis on Wednesday, I started experiencing stomach issues.
Slept pretty much all day Thursday, hardly eating.
Been experiencing lots of bathroom issues - nuff said there!
Constant fatigue and napping.
No high temperature.
Able to walk from room to room, but not stand for more than a few seconds.
This afternoon I had a video call with a LiveHealth Online Doctor via my Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance.
(Loved how the cost to me was $0)
The excellent Doctor and I discussed all my symptoms. She told me I was doing all the right things, including fluid intake especially electrolytes, and plenty of rest.
Therefore I drink and nap on.
Still glad I had the check-up call, which is now in my records.
#StomachIssues #LiveHealth #Anthem #BlueCross #BlueShield #Electrolytes
#BlueShield / #BlueCross offers $60 to ward off Luigis.
Dec 21st, 6 Luigi’s took banners to the Lamar pedestrian bridge in downtown #Austin, and danced to the #Mario theme song. Pedestrians, cheered, wrote letters to Luigi, and even took photos with the banners. Letters ranged from heart wrenching stories about family members being denied healthcare to love letters. Flyers calling out #BlueCross #blueshield the largest health insurance company in Texas, were handed out.
https://austinautonomedia.noblogs.org/luigi-rally-austin-tx/
Yet another reason we need universal health care without contributing to Insurance Company’s COE’s third yacht.
Excellent analysis from Jia Tolentino in The New Yorker on America’s health care fiasco
#mastomed #health #insurance #BlueCross #Anthem #UnitedHealth #Crime
#USpolitics #HealthCareRobbery #BlueCross
Bullying works !
Next etching: divident [for shareholders]
"Why CEOs Shouldn’t Dictate Surgery Timelines" [ < 1min]
by nowthis impact
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z06DutH0GYs
Quote by nti:
"Dec 6, 2024
We shouldn’t let business executives who've never been to med school decide how long a surgery should take"
"Many ppl got duped. #BlueCross: just trying to adopt the same anti-fraud rules MDCR *already* uses when paying anesthesiologists. A doctor trade group bullied them into backing down. American Society of Anesthesiologists was flat-out lying about the rule change.
BCBS' proposed policy wouldn't have cut off anesthesia if surgery takes too long. It'd have just set a cap on how much anesthesiologists can charge for surgeries -like MDCR does already.."
-M Chapman
#Healthcare
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/05/health/anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield-anesthesia-claim-limits
Via #RawStory @ 4:44pm
#Anthem #BlueCross #BlueShield has backed off plan 2 restrict how anesthesiologists r paid amid an uproar from a trade group
The change, proposed 4 #Connecticut, #NewYork & #Missouri, would have restructured how anesthesiologists can b charged 4 their work in surgeries 2 work more like #Medicare reimbursements; they would only b paid 4 a certain amount of time, & if the surgery ran longer, possibly due to complications, that would not be billable
For now at least...#Anthem #BlueCross Blue Shield calls off surgery anesthesia cap. Why it matters: The American Society of Anesthesiologists blasted the insurer for putting "an arbitrary time limit" on anesthesia care. This is far from over. More like testing the waters.#healthcare #insurance
less than 24 hours after the killing:
https://www.wfsb.com/2024/12/05/anthem-backtracks-anesthesiology-cap-policy-ct/
#healthcare #MedMastodon #unitedhealthcare #Anthembluecross #bluecross #healthinsurance
WTF?!! #Insurance #BlueCross #Anthem #BlueShield #NewYork #Connecticut #Missouri
(Thanks to #WilsonCruz for posting this on social media.)
Elevance Health: Insurer's Time Limits On Anesthesia Coverage During Surgeries
https://www.levernews.com/big-insurer-sets-time-limits-on-anesthesia-coverage-during-surgeries
* no longer automatically pay for anesthesia if procedure takes longer than time limit
* regardless of complications/other factors that impact operation time
Elevance Health [Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevance_Health
* formerly Anthem Inc.
* 20th on 2022 Fortune 500
* for-profit
#corporations #CorporateGreed #ElevanceHealth #Anthem #healthcare #BlueCross #BlueShield #capitalism
I have what I once thought was comprehensive coverage under #BlueCross - lessons have been learned - this is harbinger of what awaits us in 2025 & beyond as our #healthcare system and #medical #insurance are dismantled piece by piece. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Won’t Pay for the Complete Duration of Anesthesia for Patients’ Surgical Procedures https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2024/11/anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield-will-not-pay-complete-duration-of-anesthesia-for-surgical-procedures #deny #denial #delay #depose
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