Hospital, Blue Cross still at odds; insurer wants physicians at clinic 24/7 (Boonville Daily News)
Cooper County Memorial Hospital and Clinic is still having problems finalizing an agreement with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri for covering doctors in the rural health clinic. Last month the difficulties appeared to be resolved, but for now it appears it will take more negotiations to reach an agreeable conclusion.

Blue Foundation makes 10 grants (BizJournals)
The philanthropic arm of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida will make 10 grants totaling nearly $750,000 to nonprofit groups in Florida.

Children's Hospital, Blue Cross continue negotiations (The Fresno Bee)
Blue Cross of California and Children's Hospital Central California have less than two days to settle a contract dispute before the care of thousands of poor children covered by the HMO could be placed in jeopardy.

Wellmark drops Mercy from lawsuit, paving way for new hospital (KWQC-TV 6 Davenport)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield has dropped Mercy Medical Center from a lawsuit. The settlement allows the nonprofit corporation to continue plans for a new hospital in West Des Moines.