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Coding glitch leaves mental health providers out in the cold
A glitch in billing codes for claims from mental health providers has resulted in hundreds of claims being being denied by health insurers, including Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, according to Lisa M. Rocchio, president of the R.I. Psychological Association. more
Blue Cross announces 10% cut in behavioral health fees
Beginning July 1, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has announced a nearly 10 percent cut to behavior health professionals who treat patients in 45-minute psychotherapy sessions. more
Lifespan, UnitedHealthcare to partner on new approach to care
United HealthCare and Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest hospital network, have announced the creation of an accountable coordinated care organization, or ACCO, the first of its kind in New England. more
Deloitte wins $105M contract to build IT interagency connection
A three-year, $105 million contract to build a new IT platform connecting the state of Rhode Island’s health care technology infrastructure has been awarded to Deloitte Consulting, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee announced Thursday. more
Blue Cross receives highest ratings in OHIC providers survey
The R.I. Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner released the results of its annual survey of Rhode Island providers on Oct. 12, which found Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island scoring higher than its two commercial health insurance competitors, UnitedHealthcare and Tufts Health Plan in the three categories measured. more
Clinica Esperanza receives $40K from Blue Cross for walk-in center
The Clinica Esperanza/Hope Clinic received a $40,000 grant from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island to help fund its new walk-in Cheer clinic. more
| 12/17/12
Speed bumps ahead for the health-benefits exchange?
When the first six states – Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington – were granted conditional approval by the Obama administration on Dec. 10, 2012, to operate their new state-run, health-insurance exchanges, Rhode Island had not yet filed its application. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 1/28/13 | 1 comment
Business group’s advocacy on health care evolving
In response to the changing landscape of health care delivery in Rhode Island, the state’s largest business group focused on health issues is repositioning itself in the market and evolving in its focus, message, advocacy and outreach. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 10/8/12
Koller grants conditional approval of Blue Cross premium increases
R.I. Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher F. Koller has granted conditional approval to the revised health insurance premium increases from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. more
| 2/8/13
Health benefits for vets: Who’s answering call?
When Uncle Sam called in 1970, Wayne T. Hathcock answered. Drafted, he served in Vietnam, first as an infantryman and then driving a tank in the Americal Division, stationed near Chu Lai and Da Nang. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 6/11/12
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