University System News: www.politics.myajc.com Blue Cross and Piedmont sign deal on health contract https://politics.myajc.com/news/state–regional-govt–politics/blue-cross-and-piedmont-sign-deal-health-contract/nt8xOhgFvAyAjWpAQCSuQL/ By Mark Niesse A deal has been finalized between Blue Cross Blue Shield and Piedmont Healthcare, securing health insurance coverage for many Georgia patients. The agreement announced Monday allows Piedmont patients with Blue Cross insurance to see their doctors without incurring […]

University System News: www.myajc.com Georgia Board of Regents votes not to raise tuition https://www.myajc.com/news/local-education/georgia-board-regents-votes-not-raise-tuition/xXhCuYXcoTBDzgXnjLLh2K/ By Eric Stirgus – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution University System of Georgia students got some good news Tuesday. Their tuition will not increase this fall. The Georgia Board of Regents voted not to raise tuition for undergraduate and graduate students. Last year, […]

University System News: www.bizjournals.com Gov. Deal to meet today with Piedmont Healthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield on contract dispute https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2018/04/16/gov-deal-to-meet-today-with-piedmont-healthcare.html?ana=e_me_set2&s=newsletter&ed=2018-04-16&u=xw%2BDRjRaikB6EdaliSJBWQ0ae2f198&t=1523893762&j=81040621 The contract battle between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia and Piedmont Healthcare is not over, but progress is being made, according to a report from Georgia Health News. Officials from the insurance […]

University System News: www.gwinnettdailypost.com Gov. Nathan Deal sets meeting with Blue Cross, Piedmont as contract obstacles remain http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/gov-nathan-deal-sets-meeting-with-blue-cross-piedmont-as/article_c265f7a5-1727-5554-bdc1-3cd55239abab.html By Andy Miller State health officials said Thursday that they believe Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia and Piedmont Healthcare — which are deadlocked without a new contract — have moved closer to agreement on reimbursement […]

University System News: www.albanyherald.com Piedmont, Blue Cross proclaim ‘progress’ Insurer, provider continue contract discussions http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/piedmont-blue-cross-proclaim-progress/article_a1a48f42-2008-5743-bf96-2a39f58f6f5d.html By Andy Miller ATLANTA — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia and Piedmont Healthcare each said Tuesday that they’re making progress in negotiations to reach a new contract. But major hurdles remain before the insurance giant and the expanding […]

University System News: www.ajc.com Georgia State U gets $1.6 million to improve nursing homes statewide https://www.ajc.com/news/local-education/georgia-state-gets-million-improve-nursing-homes-statewide/ToT1orPVSlVYBS0ifyylNP/ Eric Stirgus Georgia State University has been awarded $1.6 million for a three-year training and development project to improve the state’s nursing homes, the university announced Tuesday. The project, called “Building Resources for Delivering Person-Centered Care in Georgia Nursing […]

University System News: www.mdjonline.com KSU’s executive MBA ranked at No. 7 in world http://www.mdjonline.com/cobb_business_journal/ksu-s-executive-mba-ranked-at-no-in-world/article_4c71ffda-38fe-11e8-8743-2f0a781bbb00.html MDJ Staff Kennesaw State University’s Executive MBA program again ranked as the best in Georgia and rose to No. 7 in the world in CEO Magazine’s 2018 Global Executive MBA Rankings, released last month. The Michael J. Coles College of Business’ […]

University System News: www.wgxa.tv Patients pay more as Piedmont Healthcare and BCBS continue without new contract http://wgxa.tv/news/local/patients-pay-more-as-piedmont-healthcare-and-bcbs-continue-without-new-contract by Evan Watson MACON, Ga. — Anyone with Blue Cross Blue Shield who go to Piedmont Healthcare facilities will have to pay more. Piedmont is now out of network, meaning that costs for healthcare at these locations have […]

University System News: www.13wmaz.com Ga. governor, UGA president denounce Blue Cross Blue Shield, Piedmont squabble Governor Nathan Deal and UGA President Jere Morehead are demanding the two companies come to a decision over coverage as their own employees’ lives and wellbeing remain in the balance. http://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/ga-governor-uga-president-denounce-blue-cross-blue-shield-piedmont-squabble/93-535445834 Author: Christopher Buchanan The governor of Georgia and the […]

University System News: www.albanyherald.com USG Chancellor, ASU president speak to Rotary Club Marion Fedrick says Albany State’s current enrollment exceeds 5,700 http://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/usg-chancellor-asu-president-speak-to-rotary-club/article_d6180ead-5b5f-5842-9938-2e5561f84edd.html By Terry Lewis University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley and Albany State University interim President Marion Fedrick were guests of the Albany Rotary Club Tuesday, offering a first-hand look at the progress […]