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Blue Cross says some cardiac tests are unnecessary

Cardiologists across the state are lining up to oppose a new Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina policy that requires patients to get approval from the insurer before getting an echocardiogram.
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Cardiologists across the state are lining up to oppose a new Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina policy that requires patients to get approval from the insurer before getting an echocardiogram.

Reporter : Bruce Mildwurf
Photographer : Bill Herrero
Posted 2012-02-23T18:46:02-0500 - Updated 2012-02-23T18:46:02-0500