Blue Cross Blue Shield News

This is from the June Newsletter of the Brotherhood of the Balloon.

The big story this month is the great news that Blue Cross Blue Shield
in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Illinois will continue reimbursing
for proton therapy for prostate cancer! They have canceled their
announced plans to stop reimbursing on June 1, 2009. This would never
have happened without a concerted effort by many in the proton field,
supported by a massive letter-writing campaign by BOB members in those
four states. The response by our membership was overwhelming. And after
the dust settled, one BCBS medical director indicated that, after what
he's learned, he would likely choose proton therapy if he were
diagnosed with prostate cancer."

Who says that people banning together can't create positive change?

Have a good Tuesday.
Blessings,
Rick