In what is surely to be a bright spot for most physician in Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross and Highmark announced today that they are withdrawing their request to merge. According
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Highmark Blue Shield and Independence Blue Cross Merger in the News
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According to an article in today’s Philadelphia Inquirer, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department has apparently unofficially informed Highmark Blue Shield and Independence Blue Cross of certain conditions it will place…
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Highmark/IBC Merger Ruling Delayed
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According to a recent article in the Philadelphia Business Journal, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department will not issue a ruling on the merger until early next year. This is because…
MCARE Abatement Program Still A Political Football
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According to a recent article in the Patriot News, Governor Rendell has outlined the costs associated with his plan to provide health insurance for Pennsylvania’s uninsured population. The plan calls for increases in…
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Medical Society Predicts Doctor Shortage in Pennsylvania
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More not-so-good news for Pennsylvania: according to an article in the Times Tribune, Pennsylvania Medical Society officials are predicting a shortage of physicians in Pennsylvania in the foreseeable future. Citing…
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Pennsylvania Governor Softens Position on MCare Subsidies
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Much to the chagrin of practicing Pennsylvania physicians, the issue of MCare premium subsidies became a political football earlier this month when Governor Ed Rendell said he would not approve…
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Pennsylvania Dept. of Insurance Elects not to Raise Malpractice Insurance Requirements
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You may recall from a July 2 posting on this blog that the Insurance Department was considering changing the required level of malpractice coverage Pennsylvania physicians must maintain (before MCARE…
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Pennsylvania Physicians May Have to Pay More for Malpractice Insurance
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If certain changes currently under consideration by the Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner go into effect, Pennsylvania Physicians could end up paying a significantly larger malpractice insurance bill next year. Specifically, the Insurance…
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No OB Crisis in Pennsylvania
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Notwithstanding the fact that 13 Philadelphia area hospitals have stopped delivering babies since 1997, Governor Ed Rendell’s office has concluded from a recent study that in fact there is no obstetric…
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Is Loan Forgiveness the Key to Keeping Physicians in Pennsylvania?
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At least one Pennsylvania lawmaker is hoping loan forgiveness will stem the flow of physicians out of Pennsylvania. According to a recent article in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, State Rep. John…
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