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Insurers increase their Twitter presence to manage image

As consumers take more frequently to social media, particularly Twitter, insurers are adjusting their customer service approach to include a greater social media presence, hoping to market products and communicate with consumers, reported  Kaiser Health News.

Anthem wins state regulatory approval to create narrow network plan

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield can move forward with its plan to partner with Maine's largest provider network in offering a new limited network policy available on the state's health insurance exchange.

AMA: Insurers processing claims faster, more accurately

Insurers have been processing claims faster and with more accuracy and better explanation. They're also denying fewer claims to boot, according to the American Medical Association's annual health insurer report card.

13 insurers approved for California's exchange submit low premiums

California has become the eighth state to release detailed information about plans and prices that insurers proposed for its state-run health insurance exchange. And since its 7 million uninsured population is the largest in the nation, the rates provide the most in-depth look at how much consumers will pay when they buy coverage through online marketplaces this fall.

Lawsuit against Anthem continues, despite reprocessing 28K claims

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Connecticut is going to reprocess thousands of behavioral health claims amounting to $400,000 in payments to mental health providers, according to the state insurance department.

Info for 6,000 members at risk after Social Security numbers stolen

Private health information for 6,000 patients was put in jeopardy when data was stolen from a server connected to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield of Indiana.

Anthem-Aurora narrow network plan scores big client

Milwaukee-based grocery store chain Roundy's is making Blue Priority health plan available to its roughly 8,000 employees, reported the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Anthem pays $150K fine for data breach affecting 33K members

After violating California state law and breaching members' privacy, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has reached a settlement with the state attorney general, including a $150,000 fine and increased oversight of sensitive information.

Anthem must stop collecting overpayments

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield must stop trying to collect reimbursements that it believes were overpaid to providers, California state regulators said on Monday.

Anthem, Blue Shield, Aetna reduce rates for small groups

Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield Life and Health and Aetna all have agreed to reduce their rate increases for small group policies that went into effect this month.