Posted on 02/27/2021 6:14:15 PM PST by BenLurkin
Blue Shield of California initially sought an “expansive” amount of medical data from the University of California Health system in exchange for vaccine doses under the state’s revamped allocation plan that awards extensive powers to the insurance giant, a move that has prompted objections from UC and alarm from patient privacy advocates. The concerns over patient privacy offer a glimpse into questions being raised by healthcare and local government officials about the scope of Blue Shield’s role as an independent overseer of California’s network of COVID-19 vaccine providers, slowing down implementation of the program that Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled several weeks ago. Counties contacted by The Times said they were still reviewing the contract and declined to comment. Other vaccine providers raised issues with the original contract but declined to speak publicly, citing concerns that doing so could affect future vaccine allotments.
The state’s decision to contract with Blue Shield has prompted questions about how the Oakland-based company, which is a Newsom donor and holds considerable political sway in state politics, landed the contract and what it stands to gain. Blue Shield has pledged to run the distribution programs at or near cost and “will not profit,” according to a letter of intent, and its contract with the state stipulates that the company cannot bill for more than $15 million during the contract term for out-of-pocket costs.
Blue Shield is expected to take full responsibility for vaccine management in the state by March 31. The terms of the contract run until Dec. 31.
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Sounds like newsom is looking for a scapegoat.
Blue Shield poking its nose into private affairs? I’m sure they can work something out with UC’s President....Janet Reno.
My 1st thought
This fkr is toast when we deliver over 2 million signatures
I’m not in CA. Why don’t they have 2 mil yet?
Thought Newsome was despised in a bipartisan way.
They are checking EVERY DAMN signature with magnifying glasses UNLIKE signatures on voting ballots!!! GO FIGURE rules only come into play when it benefits DEMS!!!
He just signed that mail-in vote law.
I don’t think he’s too worried.
I believe that is Napolitano
“I believe that is Napolitano”
Maybe
The state’s decision to contract with Blue Shield has prompted questions about how the Oakland-based company, which is a Newsom donor and holds considerable political sway in state politics, landed the contract and what it stands to gain. Blue Shield has pledged to run the distribution programs at or near cost and “will not profit,” according to a letter of intent, and its contract with the state stipulates that the company cannot bill for more than $15 million during the contract term for out-of-pocket costs.
Blue Shield is expected to take full responsibility for vaccine management in the state by March 31. The terms of the contract run until Dec. 31.
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