Regence

Consumers Union Questions Record Surplus

Regence is one of seven Blue Cross plans the consumer group accuses of hoarding a record surplus while drastically raising rates

July 29, 2010 -- Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance companies across the country have defended record surplus levels showcased in a Consumers Union report last week, and Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon is no exception. Read More >>

Terry Olson Leaves Regence

July 22, 2010 -- Dr. Terry Olson has left his position as medical director of The Regence Group, a position he held for four years, and is now working in California. Read More >>

Regence May Face Audit

Samaritan Health Services passes its PEBB audit with flying colors

July 21, 2010 -- Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon could face an audit by the Public Employees Benefit Board, which oversees healthcare services for state employees and their dependents. Read More >>

Providence Outdistances Regence for PEBB Contract

By keeping the contract through 2012, Providence promises to invest $1 million in a health improvement fund

July 14, 2010 -- While officials from Regence BlueCross BlueShield sat on the sidelines, anticipating they’d have the chance to bid on a multi-million contract they lost last year to their arch competitor, Providence Health Plans, they walked away empty-handed. Read More >>

John Wagner leaves Regence for Providence

July 13, 2010 -- The Regence Group is losing John Wagner to Providence Health Plans. He leaves July 24 as vice president of network strategy provider operations and dental programs. Read More >>

For-Profit Health Plans Draw More Complaints

Regence fares well among consumers but takes a bath in a national provider survey

July 12, 2010 -- For-profit health plans drew more than their fair share of consumer complaints to the Oregon Insurance Division in 2009, based on a report posted by the division on-line today. Read More >>

"Quit Smoking" Programs Reduce Premiums

How a new law requiring insurers to boost smoking cessation benefits is a win-win for everyone, that is, if they know about it

May 26, 2010 -- A months-old Oregon law that requires health insurers to offer benefits encouraging people to quit smoking could become one of the state's most cost-effective healthcare policies, at least in one doctor's opinion. Read More >>

Regence Lobbyist Joins Providence

May 20, 2010 -- Michael Becker is now director of advocacy and government affairs for Providence Health and Services, having left a similar position at Regence BlueCross BlueShield where he spent the past nine years. Read More >>

A Cautionary Tale from Santa Fe

A health insurance expert gives a cautionary tale to those pushing for meaningful federal rate review

May 5, 2010 -- You may have heard in Santa Fe recently, State Insurance Commissioner Mo Chavez approved a 21% rate increase affecting 40,000 Individual Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico subscribers.

Regence Executive Salaries in Washington Take a Tumble

Premera Blue Cross executives were the highest paid; their CEO took home $2.2 million in 2009

April 15, 2010 – Compared to their Washington counterparts, Regence officials must be shaking in their boots. Read More >>

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