In October 2009, 57 hard drives containing video and audio files related to coordination of care and eligibility telephone calls from providers and members were stolen from a leased facility in Chattanooga, Tenn. that formerly housed a BlueCross BlueShield call center. The video files were images from computer screens of BlueCross BlueShield customer service representatives [...]
I recently discussed the need for agencies to take steps to “create a plan to survive these difficult times.” One of the steps I recommended was to communicate with clients. I suggested that you be proactive in providing them “extra information and services that will help them manage their business better.” Over the last couple [...]
One of the most important jobs of an agency owner or manager is to look into the future and try to understand the trends that will influence the organization. As I tried to think about the major trends I expect to see over the next year, I realized that there is really only one: changes [...]