Current News Releases
City of Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie and Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Chairman and CEO John Forsyth Join to Lead Employees on National Walk @ Lunch Day
April 29, 2008
On April 30, more than 1,000 Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield employees and approximately 100 City of Des Moines employees will join thousands of Americans across the country by participating in the second annual National Walk @ Lunch DaySM.
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. Name Blue Distinction Centers
For Complex and Rare Cancers
March 27, 2008
Wellmark has named two Iowa hospitals Blue Distinction Centers for Complex and Rare CancersSM as part of a nationwide program with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and other Blue Plans across the country.
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. Offer Innovative Solutions to Promote Improved Health and Productivity
February 29, 2008
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc., are introducing a suite of programs and services designed to help employer customers manage the health risk of their employees and individual members to lead healthier, more productive lives.
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Dakota Offers Innovative Solutions to Promote Improved Health and Productivity
February 29, 2008
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Dakota is introducing a suite of programs and services designed to help employer customers manage the health risk of their employees and individual members to lead healthier, more productive lives.
Iowa Farm Bureau and Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa Launch One-On-One Wellness Coaching Program to Individual Policyholders
February 13, 2008
The Iowa Farm Bureau and Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa have joined forces to bring a statewide, comprehensive wellness program to individual policyholders at a personal and local level.
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. Named to U.S. News & World Report/NCQA "America’s Best Health Plans 2007"
November 01, 2007
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. ranked 63rd out of 224 accredited commercial managed care plans in America, according to a joint ranking by U.S. News & World Report and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
Wellmark, Central Iowa Hospital Corporation Reach Agreement on Proposed West Des Moines Hospital
October 03, 2007
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa and Central Iowa Hospital Corporation have agreed to a 10-year contract at discounted rates for Blue Cross and Blue Shield members at a proposed new hospital in West Des Moines if it is approved by the State Health Facilities Council.
Wellmark to Build Headquarters in Downtown Des Moines
September 15, 2007
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield will construct its first company-owned headquarters building in downtown Des Moines in the "West Gateway" area pending environmental studies, approval of local incentives, and assurance of state incentives similar to those given other companies.
Wellmark, Inc. Names George B. Hanna Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Business Ethics and Compliance Officer
August 01, 2007
George B. Hanna has been named senior vice president, general counsel, and business ethics and compliance officer for Wellmark, Inc. (d.b.a. Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa) and its subsidiaries, including Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Dakota and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Wellmark, Mercy Medical Center Agree on West Des Moines Hospital
June 29, 2007
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa and Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines have agreed on the financial and bed capacity terms of a 10-year contract that paves the way for a West Des Moines hospital.
Wellmark To Finalize Building Plans Soon
June 14, 2007
Purchases West Des Moines Land to Keep Options Open
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa
See Small Business Health Plan Sales Surge
June 06, 2007
Small Groups Snap Up 60 New Plan Designs
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Dakota
Sees Small Business Health Plan Sales Surge
June 06, 2007
Small Groups Snap Up 32 New Plan Designs
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa
Earns URAC Accreditation for Utilization Management Processes
May 09, 2007
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield has been granted full accreditation for its utilization management processes under URAC’s Health Utilization Management Standards.
Noecker New Vice President, Key and National Accounts,
For Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
May 08, 2007
Cathy Noecker has been promoted vice president, Key and National Account Sales, at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Names New Vice President of Marketing
May 07, 2007
Tim Weber, who joined Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield as the group leader of Research and Development in 2004, has been promoted to vice president, Marketing.
Thomas Litigation Statement
April 27, 2007
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield has reached an agreement with representatives of a nationwide class of physicians in a class action lawsuit.
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Joins National Workplace Fitness Effort
April 17, 2007
Employees Join Thousands of Americans for National Walk @ Lunch DaySM on April 18
The Wellmark Foundation Funds 10 Health Improvement Projects in Iowa and South Dakota
April 16, 2007
The Wellmark Foundation funded 10 health improvement grants in Iowa and South Dakota totaling $574,147 at its recent board of directors meeting.
The Wellmark Foundation Funds Six Health Improvement Projects in Iowa
April 16, 2007
The Wellmark Foundation funded six health improvement grants in Iowa totaling $331,501 at its recent board of directors meeting.
Wellmark Files Challenge to Certificate of Need Interpretation
February 07, 2007
Wellmark, Inc. has asked the Polk County District Court to re-examine whether the building of two new hospitals in West Des Moines should be exempt from the public scrutiny required by Iowa’s Certificate of Need law.
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