Blue Cross talks with Midland Medical Center over rates
Midland Medical Center seeks higher Blue Cross reimbursement, arguing current payments fail to cover Blue Cross patient care costs. Officials say the agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas lags behind, costing MCH over 1.6 million annually. Negotiations remain open through March 31 with Health Care Service Corp. as parent company.
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Blue Cross Rates Pressuring Medical Center for Profit Margin
Medical Center of Arlington negotiates with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas over reimbursement rates. MCH seeks 2 to 3 percent margin on Blue Cross business, arguing current increases lag behind hospital cost inflation of about 6.9 percent. Blue Cross offers 5 percent rises this year and next. MCH calls for three increases over two years totaling substantial gains.
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MCH may exit Blue Cross network yet remains accessible
The Medical Center says patients can still receive care if MCH leaves the Blue Cross network. In 2006-07 MCH billed Blue Cross about 56.6 million, with 20.07 million collected, about 11.9 percent of revenue. Blue Cross patients totaled 1,375 admissions, 10.4 percent of 13,107, and 5,166 patient days, 8.1 percent of 63,548.
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First Basin Moreno pushes to replace board members
Former First Basin vice president Moreno discusses a plan to replace board members while Culpepper cites improved net worth and expanded operations as reasons to pursue changes. Moreno would consult legal counsel before deposition. Culpepper accuses Save First Basin of uncooperative behavior and spreading misinformation.
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Juveniles Run Away From Ector Officers Near Bellaire Park
Three juveniles who fled ECISD officers after being handcuffed near Bellaire Park at 31st Street and Chestnut Avenue were not named by Lt. Mark Rowden on Thursday. The youths, charged with truancy and evading arrest, spent the night at Ector County Youth Center. their custody status remained unclear.
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