Health groups press Blue Cross over high risk exclusions
In Cleveland the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Northern Ohio faces pressure from local health groups opposed to stopping coverage for high risk patients. Groups plan a meeting to persuade Blue Cross to reverse its policy excluding thousands under 65 not in group plans. The move may affect Ohio House backing for a bill to let Blue Cross end costly hospital contracts. State Rep. Marc Guthrie notes the policy could push an insurance pool for high risk subscribers.
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State blames system for attacks on retarded patients
Cleveland advocates charge state officials shared responsibility for patient abuse at area homes for the mentally retarded. They say officials failed to act against Danny Gooding, a nonretarded resident indicted for abusing patients, who was moved between institutions despite prior violent history.
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Bonanno
Patrick J. Rafter
Retardation Department
Apple Creek
Warrensville
Warrensville Township
James Heraghty
NEQDC
Heraghty
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