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Commonwealth Fund Research Calls For "Major Changes"

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:41:32 -0400

In response to new polling data released today by the Commonwealth Fund and conducted by Harris Interactive showing widespread public support for "major changes" in the nation's healthcare system, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) President Scott P. Serota issued the following statement.

BCBSA: Time Is Right For Comparative Effectiveness Research Institute

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:44:12 -0400

In response to the comparative effectiveness research institute legislation introduced today by Senators Max Baucus (D-MT) and Kent Conrad (D-ND), Scott P. Serota, president and chief executive officer of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), issued the following statement.

BCBSA Applauds Congress For Promoting Health Information Technology

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:38:17 -0400

In response to today's hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee on the promotion and use of health information technology, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) President and CEO Scott P. Serota issued this statement.

BCBSA Pledges Support To Help Implement Medicare E-Prescribing 'As Quickly As Possible' For Seniors

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:00:05 -0400

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association President and CEO Scott P. Serota issued a statement in response to Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt's electronic prescribing event today.

BCBSA: Health Reform Starts With Research On What Works

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:04:41 -0400

In response to today's hearing before the Senate Finance Committee on how best to improve quality in our nation's healthcare system, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) President and CEO Scott P. Serota issued the following statement.