Blue Cross, John Muir Health negotiations continue (BizJournals)
As Blue Cross of California and John Muir Health approach the Nov. 30 deadline they set for negotiation of a hospital-services contract, it is still not clear what the two will decide.

John Muir gets final Blue Cross offer (Contra Costa Times)
Blue Cross of California says it has given John Muir Health its final offer as the dispute between the insurer and the East Bay hospital remained unresolved on Tuesday, but negotiations were continuing between the two sides.

Simplot awarded prestigious award (OurSports Central)
Brandon, Manitoba - The Western Hockey League's Brandon Wheat Kings, in conjunction with Manitoba Blue Cross, are pleased to announce plans to recognize a long-time Corporate Community Partner during this Saturday's game against the visiting Saskatoon Blades at the Keystone Centre.

MedVantx Announces Collaboration With Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
MedVantx , Inc., the leading provider of generic and over-the-counter first-line therapy programs, announced today that Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina , a North Carolina-based health insurance company with more than 3.4 million members, has joined the MedVantx Network of payors and physician organizations.