---“We absolutely spend all day thinking about providing high-quality care for members,” Mr. Wilson said.
He said the insurance company processes millions of claims a week, so it needs to make a profit to maintain modern technology. However, BlueCross BlueShield is a nonprofit organization and doesn’t answer to stockholders, Mr. Wilson said."---
So, Mr. Wilson, BCBS is a non-profit that needs to make a profit .... hhhhmmmm.... Let's see, that technology you so need a profit for - could it include the data mining you pay for? Gathering all kinds of personal information and shopping habits of your clients in order to find ways to further reject their valid claims? Yes, we do know for a fact that BCBS does data mining .... Stop too long at a convenience store for gas? BCBS assumes you have gone inside to buy junk food.
And, how about this recent article - from this very newspaper:
"Investment losses bled $29 million from Tennessee’s biggest health insurer in 2008, cutting the profits for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee to the lowest level since 2001.
But according to company filings with state insurance regulators, BlueCross’ top brass took home bigger paychecks in 2008.
Last year’s bonuses and pay raises reflect the near-record year for profits at BlueCross in 2007. After boosting BlueCross statutory reserves above $1.2 billion at the end of 2007 — $443 million above the state-required minimum — the pay for BlueCross CEO Vicky Gregg rose nearly 40 percent last year to more than $2.1 million.
Other BlueCross executives got smaller, double-digit increases in pay, according to filings with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance."
Compare that to the CEO pay for a true non-profit, Medicaid .... $150,.000 per year.
How dare you claim that BCBS acts like a real non-profit. Stop with the BS corporate spin, please!
---"Scott Wilson, spokesman for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, the state’s largest health insurer, said Dr. Hine’s take on insurance companies does not reflect business at BlueCross BlueShield.
“We absolutely spend all day thinking about providing high-quality care for members,” Mr. Wilson said."---
With all due respect, Mr. Wilson, apparently BCBS is wasting a lot of days. It doesn't take much thought to provide high-quality care - just agree to pay the valid claims we submit. Agree to stop using loopholes to avoid paying claims and stop retroactive rebilling of claims already settled. BCBS could also look at eliminating pre-existing conditions.
There ... four ideas that took 5 minutes of thought. No need to waste your whole day, every day. Start with these.
"He laid out his main three issues as education, economic development and health care.” Are you kidding me? I listened to Mr. Wamp tell a reporter (up in D.C.) that health care insurance is a "privilege" not a "right." Why is it that no local news media bothered to report this interview with Mr. Wamp's outrageous claims? It makes me so angry to know that our tax dollars are paying for Mr. Wamp to enjoy excellent health care coverage while I struggle to pay for an insurance policy that barely covers medical needs. We are one of the only industrialized nations that does not have a comprehensive health care system for its people. Mr. Wamp went on to misrepresent how national health care would be paid for, stated that half of the uninsured opt not to have covereage (duh? they can't afford it Mr. Wamp!) and is apparently clueless about how comprehensive health care would "help" our economy, not burden it. As a supposed "Christian" how dare Mr. Wamp only care about the wealthy in this nation and not the rest of us?
"Rep. Wamp, R-Tenn., told the Times Free Press editorial board that voters’ emphasis on those issues, which he said were “paramount to Tennesseans” in 2008, comes from “a world view that sees the Bible as the foundation.”" Mr. Wamp - what world do you live in? We have "freedom of religion" in our country - we must respect and honor this right!
I can't imagine letting Mr. Wamp be governor of TN with this kind of mindset and attitude.
"I have an excellent record on the things that Tennesseans care about.” I beg to differ here - I listened to Mr. Wamp tell a reporter (up in D.C.) that health care insurance is a "privilege" not a "right." Why is it that no local news media bothered to report this interview with Mr. Wamp's outrageous claims? It makes me so angry to know that our tax dollars are paying for Mr. Wamp to enjoy excellent health care coverage while I struggle to pay for an insurance policy that barely covers medical needs. We are one of the only industrialized nations that does not have a comprehensive health care system for its people. Mr. Wamp went on to misrepresent how national health care would be paid for, stated that half of the uninsured opt not to have covereage (duh? they can't afford it Mr. Wamp!) and is apparently clueless about how comprehensive health care would "help" our economy, not burden it. I can't imagine letting Mr. Wamp be governor of TN with this kind of mindset and attitude. As a supposed "Christian" how dare Mr. Wamp only care about the wealthy in this nation and not the rest of us? My God cares for all of us, equally.
Supporters of public option for health insurance hold rally
---“We absolutely spend all day thinking about providing high-quality care for members,” Mr. Wilson said.
He said the insurance company processes millions of claims a week, so it needs to make a profit to maintain modern technology. However, BlueCross BlueShield is a nonprofit organization and doesn’t answer to stockholders, Mr. Wilson said."---
So, Mr. Wilson, BCBS is a non-profit that needs to make a profit .... hhhhmmmm.... Let's see, that technology you so need a profit for - could it include the data mining you pay for? Gathering all kinds of personal information and shopping habits of your clients in order to find ways to further reject their valid claims? Yes, we do know for a fact that BCBS does data mining .... Stop too long at a convenience store for gas? BCBS assumes you have gone inside to buy junk food. And, how about this recent article - from this very newspaper:
"Investment losses bled $29 million from Tennessee’s biggest health insurer in 2008, cutting the profits for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee to the lowest level since 2001.
But according to company filings with state insurance regulators, BlueCross’ top brass took home bigger paychecks in 2008.
Last year’s bonuses and pay raises reflect the near-record year for profits at BlueCross in 2007. After boosting BlueCross statutory reserves above $1.2 billion at the end of 2007 — $443 million above the state-required minimum — the pay for BlueCross CEO Vicky Gregg rose nearly 40 percent last year to more than $2.1 million.
Other BlueCross executives got smaller, double-digit increases in pay, according to filings with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance."
Compare that to the CEO pay for a true non-profit, Medicaid .... $150,.000 per year.
How dare you claim that BCBS acts like a real non-profit. Stop with the BS corporate spin, please!
Chattanooga: Midday rally supports public health insurance option
---"Scott Wilson, spokesman for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, the state’s largest health insurer, said Dr. Hine’s take on insurance companies does not reflect business at BlueCross BlueShield.
“We absolutely spend all day thinking about providing high-quality care for members,” Mr. Wilson said."---
With all due respect, Mr. Wilson, apparently BCBS is wasting a lot of days. It doesn't take much thought to provide high-quality care - just agree to pay the valid claims we submit. Agree to stop using loopholes to avoid paying claims and stop retroactive rebilling of claims already settled. BCBS could also look at eliminating pre-existing conditions. There ... four ideas that took 5 minutes of thought. No need to waste your whole day, every day. Start with these.
Tennessee: Wamp says values votes will help him
"He laid out his main three issues as education, economic development and health care.” Are you kidding me? I listened to Mr. Wamp tell a reporter (up in D.C.) that health care insurance is a "privilege" not a "right." Why is it that no local news media bothered to report this interview with Mr. Wamp's outrageous claims? It makes me so angry to know that our tax dollars are paying for Mr. Wamp to enjoy excellent health care coverage while I struggle to pay for an insurance policy that barely covers medical needs. We are one of the only industrialized nations that does not have a comprehensive health care system for its people. Mr. Wamp went on to misrepresent how national health care would be paid for, stated that half of the uninsured opt not to have covereage (duh? they can't afford it Mr. Wamp!) and is apparently clueless about how comprehensive health care would "help" our economy, not burden it. As a supposed "Christian" how dare Mr. Wamp only care about the wealthy in this nation and not the rest of us? "Rep. Wamp, R-Tenn., told the Times Free Press editorial board that voters’ emphasis on those issues, which he said were “paramount to Tennesseans” in 2008, comes from “a world view that sees the Bible as the foundation.”" Mr. Wamp - what world do you live in? We have "freedom of religion" in our country - we must respect and honor this right! I can't imagine letting Mr. Wamp be governor of TN with this kind of mindset and attitude.
Tennessee: Wamp dismisses Ramsey’s slight on gubernatorial race
"I have an excellent record on the things that Tennesseans care about.” I beg to differ here - I listened to Mr. Wamp tell a reporter (up in D.C.) that health care insurance is a "privilege" not a "right." Why is it that no local news media bothered to report this interview with Mr. Wamp's outrageous claims? It makes me so angry to know that our tax dollars are paying for Mr. Wamp to enjoy excellent health care coverage while I struggle to pay for an insurance policy that barely covers medical needs. We are one of the only industrialized nations that does not have a comprehensive health care system for its people. Mr. Wamp went on to misrepresent how national health care would be paid for, stated that half of the uninsured opt not to have covereage (duh? they can't afford it Mr. Wamp!) and is apparently clueless about how comprehensive health care would "help" our economy, not burden it. I can't imagine letting Mr. Wamp be governor of TN with this kind of mindset and attitude. As a supposed "Christian" how dare Mr. Wamp only care about the wealthy in this nation and not the rest of us? My God cares for all of us, equally.