Empire delays discontinuing small biz policies
In a decision that will let many firms breathe easier for a little longer, Empire BlueCross BlueShield Wednesday said it will delay discontinuing many of its health insurance plans offered to small...
View ArticleSmall firms self-insuring
Large organizations have long self-insured through third-party administrators and now they’re getting company.
View ArticleEmpire debuts new pay model for physicians
The move is a big shift from Empire’s program that reimburses providers who obtain that certification, only if they aren’t already receiving enhanced reimbursements for other reasons.
View ArticleDocs bet on certification
More than 22,000 clinicians at 4,600 locations already have been certified but many others are taking steps to at least live up to some of the committee’s benchmarks, which are considered best...
View ArticleNY claims hospitals overbill for special items
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said an audit of Empire’s management of NYSHIP hospital charges found the insurer did not sign agreements to limit reimbursement for those items.
View ArticleEast End Health Alliance, Empire reach deal
Empire BlueCross BlueShield and the East End Health Alliance have agreed to a new contract, giving Empire’s commercial, Medicare and Child Health Plus members’ in-network access to hospitals.
View ArticleAudit finds NYSHIP overpayments to hospitals
Empire BlueCross BlueShield overpaid hospitals by nearly $490,000 for special medical items such as implants, drugs and blood during the second half of 2011.
View ArticleNew York Health Exchange off and running
Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers are signing up for health insurance through the state’s online public exchange.
View ArticleSouth Nassau and Empire reach deal
Days after protest, South Nassau Communities Hospital has reached an agreement with Empire BlueCross BlueShield.
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