Watchdog group blasts Blue Cross, Blue Shield - Montana insurance provider accused of unfairly blocking competition, The Montana Standard, June 9, 1999.

Lack of competition cited: New consumer group blasts Blue Cross, Blue Shield 'hammerlock' on Montanans, Billings Gazette, June 9, 1999.

ACHE pounds Blue Cross, wants diversity of insurance, Missoulian, June 13, 1999.

Consumer group formed to dog health insurers, Great Falls Tribune, June 22, 1999.

Group claims Mont. Blues is too powerful, Modern Healthcare Magazine, July 12, 1999.

ACHE Petitions Legislators to Examine Rule X, September 22, 1999.

ACHE Issues Press Release, September 23, 1999

Rep. Bruce Simon calls on interim committee to review rules, Helena Independent Record, September 23, 1999.

Legislative committee opposes HMO good faith rule, Helena Independent Record, September 24, 1999.

Squabble over HMO rules continues, Helena Independent Record, September 30, 1999.

State puts "good faith" health care rule into effect, Billings Gazette Online, October 2, 1999.

Rep. Hill votes against bill for patients' rights, Helena Independent Record, October 8, 1999.

Legislative committee changes mind about good faith managed care rule, Billings Gazette Online, November 23, 1999.

International Healthcare Conference

NPR Broadcasts. Every 4th Wednesday at 5:45 , Executive Director Susan Good is on Montana National Public Radio. Broadcasts included:

July 21, 1999.

June 23, 1999.

April 28, 1999.

August 18, 1999.

October 13, 1999.

"Today in Montana", a live talk radio show hosted by Rob Natelson. Susan Good was a guest on July 13th and October 12th. The shows were very successful, with callers from Billings, Missoula, Roundup, Great Falls, and Hysham.

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