Love Settlement enhancements under wayIn 2007, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida/Health Options (BCBSF), along with 23 other Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield plans from across the country, reached a settlement in the class action lawsuit known as Love, et al v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, et al (formerly known as Thomas, et al v. Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association) (the “Settlement”). This case, involving claims processing and payment issues, was brought on behalf of physicians, physician groups and physician organizations.
New Physician Advisory Committee formedBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) announced the formation of a new Physician Advisory Committee (PAC) composed of representatives from our statewide network of physicians. PAC members were chosen in mutual agreement with the Florida Medical Association and will meet a minimum of every six months.