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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin Announces Initiative Aimed at Preventing Serious Medical Errors; Company Committed to Protecting Members' Health and Finances by Not Reimbursing Major Preventable Adverse Events
Date:4/2/2008

t Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin is focusing on serious adverse events. WHA has a long track record in working to improve quality and patient safety, and we firmly believe that it is these improvement efforts that will lead to the elimination of serious adverse events," said Steve Brenton, President and CEO of the Wisconsin Hospital Association. "We look forward to collaborating with Anthem in this important effort."

In Wisconsin, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name used by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin ("BCBSWi") and Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation ("Compcare"), independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. (R)ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin is available at http://www.anthem.com.


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