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Group loses bid to halt Horizon limits on small business health plans
New Jersey’s interim insurance commissioner denied a medical group’s request to halt the state’s largest health plan’s effort to limit benefits at out-of network surgical centers. Neil Jasey The ruling...
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Nation’s Blues seeing red from 41% net income decline last year
The nation’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield licensees collectively suffered a 40.9% decline in net income last year, fueled by decreases in both underwriting and investment income, as well as realized...
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Horizon, Capital Health resolve reimbursements dispute
After two months of mediation, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield and Capital Health Care have resolved a dispute over a contract for reimbursements. The agreement will keep Capital Health’s Mercer Campus...
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New Jersey school board continues quest for cheaper health plan
The Lincoln Park, N.J., board of education approved ending its participation in the New Jersey State Health Benefits Plan, a first step toward obtaining new health coverage. The move means active and...
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N.J. podiatrists suing Horizon over proposed X-ray, ultrasound policy
The New Jersey Podiatric Medical Society has filed suit in a county superior court against Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey over a proposed new policy regarding reimbursement for X-rays and...
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Horizon, Magellan say N.J. psychologists’ privacy suit ‘without merit’
Two health insurers are refuting a claim by the New Jersey Psychological Association that they are improperly requesting the personal mental health records before authorizing treatment or paying for...
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Horizon adds exercise program for its Medicare Advantage members
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has added an exercise and healthy aging program to its 54,000 Medicare Advantage members, a move it says can help stem the tide of increasing health care...
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N.J. Senate panel to consider Considine as insurance commissioner
Two months after his nomination to head New Jersey’s Department of Banking and Insurance, the state Senate’s judiciary panel will interview Thomas Considine for the post. Tom Considine Considine was...
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Horizon CEO Marino compensated $8.7 million last year
The president and chief executive officer of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey received a 59% pay hike from 2008 to 2009, taking home $8.7 million last year. William J. Marino The Asbury...
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Dominion Dental expands regional, national network
Dominion Dental Services has increased its dental network through a recent acquisition in Pennsylvania and a strategic partnership with a national dental network. Alexandria, Va.-based Dominion...
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Horizon BCBS of NJ expands doctor ranks
Newark, N.J. — Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey announced the continued expansion of New Jersey’s largest Patient-Centered Medical Home Program. About 300 doctors joined the program to help...
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NJ’s Obamacare insurers feel good about this year’s demand
New Jersey health insurers are reporting strong demand for the 2015 Affordable Care Act health plans they’re selling via HealthCare.gov, where the state is on track for total enrollment of more than...
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Horizon BCBS partners with hospitals for lower rates in NJ
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, the state’s largest health insurer, announced that it will offer new lower-priced insurance policies that offer discounts for care provided at 34 selected...
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Horizon BCBSNJ joins with HolaDoctor to open new health insurance center
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ) and HolaDoctor announced the opening of a new enrollment and service location in Jersey City, N.J., focused on helping Hispanic and other...
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