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Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, health providers join forces to rein in rising health care costs 
North Dakota’s largest health insurance company and some leading health providers pledged today to work together to trim medical inflation.
The initiative seeks to reduce the annual rate of medical inflation, now averaging 8 percent, to 6.5 percent in three years.
By Patrick Springer , January 27, 2011
Blue Cross Blue Shield lays off 63 workers in cost-cutting move
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota has trimmed 13 percent of its payroll by laying off 63 employees and not filling 57 vacancies as part of a cost-cutting strategy.
By Patrick Springer , November 09, 2010
More companies offer wellness incentives for workers
At some local companies, work is also becoming a place to work out.
Employees at JLG Architects, whose offices include Fargo and Grand Forks locations, take two 15-minute group walks daily.
By Tracy Frank , September 25, 2010
Former BCBS head Mike Unhjem found dead at home
The former head of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, who resigned amid controversy from a 2009 trip to the Grand Cayman Islands, is dead.
By Heidi Shaffer , September 14, 2010
BCBS seeks premium increase
Medical inflation cited as cause
Medical inflation, after calming down somewhat last year, is stirring once again in North Dakota at a yearly rate of 8.8 percent.
By Patrick Springer , August 08, 2010
BCBS VP Niles leaves company
Chad Niles, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, has left the company.
By Patrick Springer , May 21, 2010
Area providers welcome health care reform
Fargo-Moorhead’s two largest private health systems welcomed Tuesday’s signing of the U.S. health reform package as a needed step forward.
By Patrick Springer , March 24, 2010
'10 to Watch': ‘Development year’ ahead for ND Blues chief von Ebers
In his third-floor office overlooking south Fargo’s bustling retail district, Paul von Ebers picked up a book from a black table near the window.
By Mike Nowatzki , December 27, 2009
Blue Cross health care letter may prompt legislative response
BISMARCK – A North Dakota state senator says recent Blue Cross Blue Shield opposition to some aspects of health care reform may prompt a response in the Legislature.
By Associated Press , December 05, 2009
Few attend Blues' annual meeting
Three policyholders speak during event’s comment portion
Public uproar over management practices at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota this past year didn’t translate to a strong turnout at the company’s annual meeting Friday at the Fargo Holiday Inn.
By Mike Nowatzki , December 05, 2009
- Paul von Ebers
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota CEO Paul von Ebers gives his assessment of Friday's annual meeting, including criticism of the company
- Von Ebers talks about the low turnout at Friday's annual meeting
- State Sen. Tim Mathern gives his impression of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota annual meeting Friday
- Mathern talks about the concerns he raised to the Blues' board of directors Friday
- Mathern talks about the prospects for change within BCBSND
- Blues' health care letter may prompt legislative response
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Blues’ annual meeting draws low turnout as police, guards stand by
A bank CEO was elected to an open seat on Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota’s board of directors today during a lightly attended annual meeting at the Fargo Holiday Inn.
By Mike Nowatzki , December 04, 2009
BCBS president: health care reform would accelerate insurance cost increases
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The president of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota says health care reform measures in Congress would accelerate increases in insurance costs.
By Associated Press , November 03, 2009
Blues face loss of two large health systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota could lose 18,900 enrollees if two large health systems switch to rival health insurance firms.
By Patrick Springer , October 24, 2009
ND Insurance Commissioner Hamm says Blues take positive step
BISMARCK - North Dakota's insurance commissioner says a promise by the state's dominant insurer to cut excessive expenses is a positive step toward rebuilding policyholders' trust.
By James MacPherson , October 15, 2009
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