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Independence Blue Cross rebounds with new members, plans, technology

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) has rebounded, coming back from two years of financial losses by attracting new customers, partnering with like-minded organizations and expanding offerings. The

College students work on Cigna's IT projects

Cigna has recruited college undergraduates to help create cutting-edge technology that could improve services for its members, reported the Hartford Courant. Through its new paid internship program

Highmark creates statewide health information network

Highmark is creating a health information exchange (HIE), containing millions of patients' medical records that will allow hospitals and doctors across Pennsylvania to exchange patient information.

Guest Commentary: 7 tips for insurers considering an ACO

Guest post by Martin Graf Highmark's announcement last month that it will acquire West Penn Allegheny Health System is the latest signal that insurers are working diligently on alternative strategies

Insurers are using health IT, joining ACOs, hiring doctors

Major health insurers, including Aetna, Humana and WellPoint, are retooling and diversifying to reach beyond the health insurance sector in the wake of the federal healthcare overhaul that is

Benefits await health insurers encouraging use of health information technology

Health insurers that play a role in ensuring their provider networks successfully implement and use health information technology will receive several benefits, according to the white paper,