Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
Our neighbor to the north doled out millions of dollars to its health insurance executives last year, with the CEOs of Community Health Plan of Washington, Group Health Cooperative, Regence BlueShield and Premera BlueCross walking away with hefty paychecks that included six-figure bonuses in filings submitted to Washington’s Insurance Commissioner.
Jun 26, 2014
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Regence holds more than $150 million in excess profits
Jun 19, 2014
Dr. Michael Kaufman alleges he was fired without cause as executive medical director for Regence’s Utah plan.
Jun 17, 2014
Under this new model, employers have the option of choosing a defined contribution plan, which could drive up out-of-pocket costs for employees.
Jun 4, 2014
The company, which offers insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield in Oregon, has launched TailorWell while pulling back from public insurance marketplace
May 8, 2013
Looking at the executive compensation among health insurance executives in 2012, John Stellmon, who retired from Regence last April, was the highest paid, earning $1.8 million, a 537% increase from 2011
Apr 17, 2013
The House Health Committee unanimously approved HB 2432, requiring insurers to cover the costs that diabetic women accrue when pregnant without deductibles and copays, despite opposition by Regence BlueCross BlueShield. Rep. Sara Gelser was able to lower the fiscal impact to the Oregon Educators Benefit Board after talks with ODS
Apr 10, 2013
October 17, 2012 -- This week, the Umpqua Bank Challenge announced it is donating 100,000 to two local nonprofits: Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel and the “I Have a Dream” Foundation. This donation comes from money raised at the 2012 Umpqua Bank Challenge and Regence Pro-Am golf tournaments, as well as support from event sponsors.
Oct 17, 2012
June 13, 2012 -- Isn’t there a pharmacy just around the corner? How much of my deductible have I satisfied? What was my member number, again? Regence members can now answer these questions and hundreds of others from the convenience of their smart phone. myRegence.com has gone mobile.
Jun 13, 2012
April 23, 2012 -- Adventist Health, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and Tuality Healthcare have entered into a partnership to provide in-network care to select Individual members in the Portland metropolitan area.Beginning October 1, 2012, select Regence Individual members will be transitioned from their current PPO network to one of two Oregon Select networks in a move designed to provide members continued quality care and monthly premium affordability.
May 1, 2012
