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June 13, 2012 -- Another leading executive has abruptly left Regence BlueCross BlueShield. Dr. Michael Kaufman, who had been its medical director in Utah, is no longer with the company. No reason was given for his sudden departure.

June 13, 2012 -- The Portland InterHospital Physicians Association (Portland IPA), Oregon’s largest physician group comprising more than 2,600 primary care and specialty physicians, has implemented a Harvard-based leadership initiative to help physicians better manage the business and administrative aspects of their practices. The PortlandIPA used Harvard's curriculum to connect physicians in diverse specialties to improve clinical and financial performance.

June 13, 2012 -- Isn’t there a pharmacy just around the corner? How much of my deductible have I satisfied? What was my member number, again? Regence members can now answer these questions and hundreds of others from the convenience of their smart phone. myRegence.com has gone mobile.

June 13, 2012 -- Efforts are still underway to craft legislation for next February’s session aimed at requiring health insurers to cover autism spectrum disorders. However, the city of Portland and the federal government are ahead of the game, having recently enacted such coverage for employees and their family members.

June 13, 2012 -- RS Medical today reacted to news that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a Final Decision Memorandum restricting coverage for a popular, non-invasive, inexpensive pain therapy called Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS). This notice is expected to result in a national coverage decision later this year. TENS is delivered to the lower back by using a small stimulation device that's mobile or can be used at home.