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BenchmarkPortal recognizes the exceptional efficiency and effectiveness of the Health Net Federal Services Call Centers by awarding it Certification as a Center of Excellence for the second year in a row. The granting of certification is based on a company’s operational metrics, customer satisfaction and agent satisfaction. Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 The Health Net Federal Services Call Centers have been certified as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal, a leading...

Health Plans Earn Poor Marks in Third Annual Temkin Experience Ratings of 246 Companies Across 19 Industries WABAN, Mass., March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on a study of 10,000 U.S consumers, TriCare and Kaiser Permanente earned the top spots in the health insurance sector of the 2013 Temkin Experience Ratings. At the other end of the spectrum, Empire (BCBS), Medicaid, and Highmark (BCBS) were the lowest-rated health plans. The health plan industry has the second-lowest average...

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Concordia® Dental, administrator of the Department of Defense's TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program, announced today it will provide six military veterans with an opportunity to attend the Armed Services YMCA "Angels of the Battlefield" gala in Washington, DC. United Concordia will provide veterans with tickets to the event which honors the Corpsmen, Medics and Pararescuemen of the United States Military who are saving lives and...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO ) The Department of Defense has taken strong action to support our nation's troops and their families in tough battles against tobacco addiction. The Defense Department issued final regulations implementing a law that established a smoking cessation program under TRICARE, the health insurance...

ASHBURN, Va., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ian, Evan & Alexander Corporation (IEA) has been awarded a contract to provide Conference Center and Meeting Management Support to the TRICARE Management Activity (TRICARE) at the Defense Headquarters (DHHQ) in Falls Church, Virginia. Under this contract, IEA provides conference center management for up to 250 attendees and meeting support for 25+ TMA meeting rooms with video/audio capabilities. Tasks include program management, quality...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Net Medical Xpress Solutions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board NMXC), said today that a Congressional proposal to increase telemedicine reimbursement could have a positive impact on the company's operations even as it contributes to lowering the country's healthcare costs. The Telehealth Promotion Act of 2012 (H.R. 6719) sponsored by Congressman Mike Thompson would establish a federal reimbursement policy to ensure that no medical benefits...

MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Military.com launched free mobile apps for both the iPhone and iPad devices this month allowing members and readers easy access to military news and veterans benefits information. The apps were launched on December 1(st) and are the latest in a series of mobile product releases by Military.com. The apps include new easy-to-read designs featuring unique formats for both the iPhone and iPad. Users with both devices can access the new apps...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning January 1, 2013, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) Medicare beneficiaries will have their pharmacy benefits managed by Prime Therapeutics (Prime). Prime has been providing pharmacy benefit management services to BCBSNC commercial customers since April 1, 2012. This expansion provides opportunity for additional savings in pharmacy costs and uniquely designed services and programs to thousands of Medicare...

MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's largest online military community and a premier clothing company have joined together to offer a special discount in honor of Veterans Day and Military Family Month. Military.com and Banana Republic have teamed up to offer servicemembers, veterans and their families a 50% discount on three full-priced items when they shop at Banana Republic stores November 12-15(th). * Military.com features many military discounts...

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) announced today it was awarded a prime contract by the Defense Health Services System (DHSS) to provide ongoing sustainment, operation and maintenance of the TRICARE Online (TOL) system and expand Blue Button capability in support of the Program Executive Office (PEO) Clinical Support Division. The single-award cost-plus fixed-fee (CPFF) contract has a six-month base period...