Past Issues

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization have issued an alert to identify patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently announced its conclusion that some women can safely discontinue regular cervical cancer screening or can be screened less frequently.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida’s philanthropic affiliate, The Blue Foundation for a Healthy Florida, distributed approximately $1.5 million among 106 non-profit organizations with a health or education focus.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that adults with high blood pressure or high cholesterol be screened for type 2 diabetes (insulin-resistant diabetes) as part of an integrated approach to reduce cardiovascular disease.

You are no doubt aware of the ongoing medical liability crisis in Florida and the need for reform. You may not be aware of the Coalition To Heal Health Care In Florida that has been formed to find a solution to the problem.

All of us in the health care industry must comply with HIPAA-AS (the Administrative Simplification provision of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) by Oct. 16, 2003. Privacy requirements take effect April 14, 2003.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2003, other Blue plans began administering Eckerd, Publix PPO, and Tropicana PPO and Indemnity plans.

Our online Fast Tracker quick reference guides were designed with you in mind to help make doing business with us easier.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida’s online provider directory is a convenient, quick and easy way to get provider information, including name, specialty, address, phone and provider numbers.

The deadline for compliance with the Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) will soon be here. As of Sept. 1, 2003, all electronic Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida commercial claims must be submitted through the secure, HIPAA-compliant Availity® EDI Gateway. This transition may affect your practice and may require changes to your claim submission process. Let our EDI Migration team help you minimize any impact and ensure interruption-free service.