Empire strikes back; New York's Empire Blue Cross & Blue Shield teetered near bankruptcy before rebounding. Now it's the latest Blues plan aiming to go public

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New York-based Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield introduced its plan to go public in Sep 1996. As a nonprofit, it has provided insurance for everyone that other insurance companies found too expensive. Many of these individuals that are difficult to insure are afraid they will lose their health insurance if Empire becomes a public company. Empire plans to establish a foundation for hardship cases.

Management, Health insurance industry, Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield

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The little guy's go-between

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The Choice Regional Health Network, formed by seven hospitals in a rural area of Washington state, strives to give advice and information about health care and to educate people about good health habits. The state subsidizes a health care plan for those who lack insurance. However, sometimes problems arise when people attempt to enroll, and coordinators employed by Choice offer assistance.

Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Programs-State, Health aspects, Services, Medically uninsured persons, Washington, Health policy

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Four who fight back

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Healthcare advocates are the voices of both confrontation and accountability for hospitals and health networks. Many advocate on behalf of healthcare workers, calling for fair payment and better working conditions, while other advocate for the poor and sick. Profiles of four healthcare advocates, Florence McCarthy; Linda Miller; Abraham Verghese; and Bonnie Howell, are included.

Medical Personnel, Political activity, Hospitals, Cover Story, Political aspects, Personalities, Patient advocacy, McCarthy, Florence, Miller, Linda, Howell, Bonnie

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