A bill aimed at reducing out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings fell short in the North Dakota Senate on Friday. House Bill 1283 would have made mammograms, MRIs, and other diagnostic exams free for state employees covered by the Public Employees Retirement[...]
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North Dakota Senate Committee Backs Bill to Speed Up Cancer Care
For cancer patients, time is everything—but insurance red tape can delay lifesaving treatment. A North Dakota Senate committee unanimously advanced a bill to streamline prior authorization, the process requiring doctors to get insurer approval before treating patients. Supporters say Senate Bill 2280[...]
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Accused of Stifling Competition
Blue Cross Blue Shield has territorial agreements that prevent its various state and regional arms from competing with each other. And now they’ll have to defend that practice in court against lawsuits alleging a violation of antitrust laws. [...]Read More... from Blue Cross[...]