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Blue Cross to pay $325,000 fine for cardiac test problemsInsurance


Blue Cross to pay $325,000 fine for cardiac test problems
Insurance commissioner announces the fine after an investigation of deficiencies in Blue Cross's pre-authorization process for nuclear cardiac imaging tests, which can diagnose heart blockages. The probe began after a News Journal report last year.

Blue Cross of Delaware Fined $325K
The state of Delaware is fining Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware after an investigation revealed the health insurance provider unfairly denied patients coverage for tests that help detect coronary disease.


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