Comments on: Blue Cross under investigation http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/11/25/blue-cross-under-investigation/ The Progressive Pulse is a blog about the issues, debates, and people that affect North Carolina public policy. As with the organization that sponsors it, NC Policy Watch, its ultimate objective is to improve the quality of life in the state, in this case by promoting the development of an informed, energetic and progressive online community. The Progressive Pulse welcomes the contributions of interested people of all points of view provided they are of a reasonable length, have some relevance to issues of North Carolina public policy and abide by the common rules of online etiquette (i.e., please avoid inappropriate language and show a measure of respect for others --even the John Locke Foundation). To post a comment, simply click the comment line then provide your name and email. Your email address will not be collected or shared. If you would like to be contributing writer, please send your post to info@ncpolicywatch.com with 'blog' in the subject line. If the post meets with our criteria (has a progressive perspective and is relative to our state), we will publish it. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:57:02 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: The Progressive Pulse – Blue Cross to North Carolinians: We think you’re idiots http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/11/25/blue-cross-under-investigation/comment-page-1/#comment-75523 The Progressive Pulse – Blue Cross to North Carolinians: We think you’re idiots Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:24:39 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=10070#comment-75523 [...] how could we forget the anti-health reform mailers, the anti-health reform robocalls that resulted in a $95,000 fine, and the planned anti-health reform commercials that were nixed [...] [...] how could we forget the anti-health reform mailers, the anti-health reform robocalls that resulted in a $95,000 fine, and the planned anti-health reform commercials that were nixed [...]

]]> By: IBXer http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/11/25/blue-cross-under-investigation/comment-page-1/#comment-51658 IBXer Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:53:32 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=10070#comment-51658 Actually, Stephen, it is your side that is normally associated with tools... the hammer and sickle to be specific. Actually, Stephen, it is your side that is normally associated with tools… the hammer and sickle to be specific.

]]> By: Stephen http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/11/25/blue-cross-under-investigation/comment-page-1/#comment-51498 Stephen Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:08:30 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=10070#comment-51498 IBXer, you are a tool. IBXer, you are a tool.

]]> By: Tarchilles http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/11/25/blue-cross-under-investigation/comment-page-1/#comment-51291 Tarchilles Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:31:52 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=10070#comment-51291 I am very tired of being repeatedly outraged by BCBS. The compensation of the officers and directors of this non profit, especially given that it is actively working against the interests of its customer and its public purpose, is evidence of a conflict of interest. But rather than impotent indignation I suggest an active campaign to take over the board of directors and change the management of BCBS to return it to its mission of serving the citizens of North Carolina. Rather than assuming it cannot be done, start with the premise that it must be done and mobilize the handful of talented people of diverse backgrounds - legal, political, public relations, etc. - to achieve control of the board by any means necessary. Start with a review of charter, bylaws, tax status, and legal precedents. Might as well be bold and public in the effort with right, and the support of the majority of BCBS members and public opinion. I am very tired of being repeatedly outraged by BCBS. The compensation of the officers and directors of this non profit, especially given that it is actively working against the interests of its customer and its public purpose, is evidence of a conflict of interest. But rather than impotent indignation I suggest an active campaign to take over the board of directors and change the management of BCBS to return it to its mission of serving the citizens of North Carolina. Rather than assuming it cannot be done, start with the premise that it must be done and mobilize the handful of talented people of diverse backgrounds – legal, political, public relations, etc. – to achieve control of the board by any means necessary. Start with a review of charter, bylaws, tax status, and legal precedents. Might as well be bold and public in the effort with right, and the support of the majority of BCBS members and public opinion.

]]> By: Lou Meyers http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/11/25/blue-cross-under-investigation/comment-page-1/#comment-50814 Lou Meyers Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:29:34 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=10070#comment-50814 Speaking of bullies ----- BULLY CROSS just got yanked into the Principals office AGAIN. They should have been expelled years ago for picking on sick kids and their families. Fines don't work with these guys-----the last time BULLY CROSS got fined for malfeasance they just passed it on to their policyholders who had no recourse but to pay up since competition was (and still is) virtually non existent. Meanwhile, the CEO and top executive perpetrators got to keep their jobs while rewarding themselves big bonuses. This has to stop! The Strong Public Option would provide real competition and this what BULLY CROSS fears ------- actually having to EARN it's money! Fed Ex and UPS seem to be doing quite well along side the US Postal Service. Imagine what shipping rates would be without the US Postal Service. It's a government's duty to protect it's citizens. They are not the bully here ---not by a long shot! Speaking of bullies —– BULLY CROSS just got yanked into the Principals office AGAIN. They should have been expelled years ago for picking on sick kids and their families.

Fines don’t work with these guys—–the last time BULLY CROSS got fined for malfeasance they just passed it on to their policyholders who had no recourse but to pay up since competition was (and still is) virtually non existent. Meanwhile, the CEO and top executive perpetrators got to keep their jobs while rewarding themselves big bonuses. This has to stop!

The Strong Public Option would provide real competition and this what BULLY CROSS fears ——- actually having to EARN it’s money!
Fed Ex and UPS seem to be doing quite well along side the US Postal Service. Imagine what shipping rates would be without the US Postal Service.

It’s a government’s duty to protect it’s citizens. They are not the bully here —not by a long shot!

]]> By: IBXer http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/11/25/blue-cross-under-investigation/comment-page-1/#comment-50801 IBXer Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:57:50 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=10070#comment-50801 You left out this quote from the letter: "Even if there is no apparent violation of existing statutes, we think this is bad public policy that deserves further scrutiny." Our government is nothing more than a bunch of bullying thugs. Why are they trying so desperately to prevent citizens from receiving information and making up our own minds about our own futures? You left out this quote from the letter:

“Even if there is no apparent violation of existing statutes, we think this is bad public policy that deserves further scrutiny.”

Our government is nothing more than a bunch of bullying thugs.

Why are they trying so desperately to prevent citizens from receiving information and making up our own minds about our own futures?

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