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HEADLINE NEWS
BLUE CROSS INTRODUCES VISION PLAN FOR SMALL GROUP:
A new offering for the small group market will be available August 1, 2005 with
benefits, rates and provider networks comparable to VSP.
Medicare Covers Glaucoma Detection Eye Exam:
New Coverage to Benefit At-Risk Populations.
Once-a-Week Workout Keeps Elderly Strong:
One workout a week can mean the difference between frailty and
freedom.
Top Court OKs Medical 2nd Opinions:
When Debra Moran's insurer refused to pay for an operation to
treat her debilitating nerve problem, she didn't take no for an answer. She got
a second opinion.
FDA OKs Device to Treat Back Pain:
The government on Tuesday approved sales of a device that could radically
change surgery for certain back pain sufferers.
Medicare, medicaid underpayments push private premiums up:
An analysis of California hospital costs and revenues released today by Blue
Shield of California indicates that low reimbursement rates paid by Medicare and
Medi-Cal (the state's Medicaid program) may result in cost-shifting onto private
insurers amounting to 9.5 percent of premiums.
health benefit taxation sparks debate in congress:
For 60 years, American workers have received job-sponsored healthcare benefits
that neither they nor corporations pay taxes on, but some groups are pushing for
an end to that arrangement.
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