The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is addressing some of most pressing health care issues in America and continued to advance and elevate health equity conversations among key stakeholders via a variety of hosted sessions at Aspen Ideas: Health in Aspen, Colorado (June 2022).
ArticleJuly 5, 2022
Consumers save money with cost transparency tools
Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies are committed to providing cost transparency tools designed to make it easier for patients to compare prices, estimate potential costs of procedures and/ or medication while ultimately saving money. These digital solutions support affordability and make health care less complicated for individuals and families. Here are some examples:
ArticleMay 17, 2022
Bridging the rural mental health gap
Mental health is a foundational part of overall wellness - one that informs our sleep, immune system, relationships, physical health, ability to work and overall quality of life. Yet more than 70% of all U.S. counties have a shortage of mental health workers.
ArticleApril 25, 2022
How data drives health equity solutions
Advancements in health equity don't just happen within the health care industry. Researchers have pointed out that equity solutions are multi-dimensional. That's why Florida Blue is leveraging its leadership to bring together multiple community stakeholders that can address broader inequity issues while also developing solutions that standardize data collection and analysis to identify and drive solutions.
ArticleApril 11, 2022
Improving mental health by increasing access to care
BCBS Kansas is working to improve access to mental health care through a statewide awareness campaign, as well as an initiative to make sure the patient is matched with the appropriate provider.
ArticleApril 6, 2022
Strategic Investments Address Childhood Trauma Prevention and Treatment
The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas is working to improve the health of children with an investment strategy that brings together community-based initiatives with overlapping commitments to raise awareness and to prevent and intervene on behalf of patients in crisis.
ArticleMarch 3, 2022
Health care leadership: Three ways we're lowering prescription drug prices
For over a decade, covering Americans with health insurance has been the priority of many policymakers. Today, more than 91% have some form of health insurance. The challenge now is making that coverage affordable by addressing the underlying costs of health care. Lower health care costs lead to lower health insurance costs.
ArticleFebruary 10, 2022
No more surprise bills: new protections for patients
A new law called the No Surprises Act went into effect on January 1st, 2022. It protects patients from receiving surprise medical bills. Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans stand behind these bipartisan-backed protections. Here's what you need to know.
ArticleJanuary 4, 2022
Advancing health equity starts with data
Every American deserves accessible, affordable and equitable health care. But this is not the reality for many people – especially people of color. Yet the root causes of these disparities – from bias and lack of access to social drivers of health – are difficult to measure. This makes them even more difficult to solve for. Robust and actionable data is needed to better serve all communities.
ArticleNovember 2, 2021
Providing better health care for rural America
I recently spoke at the One Country Rural Progress Summit to discuss the state of rural health care in America. Among the lineup of speakers was my former boss, Dr. John Kitzhaber. As the longest-serving governor of Oregon with experience as a rural ER doctor, John was keenly focused on helping rural Oregonians. I was lucky enough to serve under him as the director of the Oregon Business Development Department.
ArticleSeptember 3, 2021
Q&A: To manage or prevent chronic disease, connect the data dots
More than half of all U.S. adults have at least one chronic disease. We have a growing number of ways to prevent or manage these diseases. But there's room for improvement. More coordinated care, driven by data sharing and sophisticated technology like artificial intelligence, could help more people get and stay healthy.
ArticleAugust 16, 2021
4 Ways We Are Democratizing Health Data
A patient leaves yet another doctor's office, arms full. They carry cases heavy with binders: eight years of medical records that have traveled with them across the country, growing heavier with each appointment.
ArticleAugust 13, 2021
How data and artificial intelligence can make healthcare more proactive
Your personal doctor keeps an electronic medical record. The lab where you have your blood work done keeps an electronic record of your results. Your current health insurer has your latest claims data; your previous health insurer has another set. If you go to the emergency room, the hospital maintains data about that visit. What if someone put together all the pieces?
ArticleJuly 30, 2021
Interoperability 101
Not sure exactly what healthcare interoperability is? Start here. What's interoperability? Interoperability is the ability...
ArticleJune 4, 2021
Podcast: Baltimore cut infant mortality and helped moms thrive, too.
In 10 years, Baltimore cut its infant mortality by nearly 30%. It's an incredible success story. But there's more work to do as the initiative B'more for Healthy Babies enters its second decade. Substantial racial disparities persist between Black and white infant and maternal health. In this episode, we visit the communities hardest hit by those disparities and learn how this massive, grassroots effort is turning the tide.
ArticleJune 3, 2021
Rural hospitals are in crisis. How did this Alabama hospital beat the odds?
Bibb Medical Center in rural Bibb County, Alabama, has figured out a way not only to keep its emergency room open, but to transform itself into a thriving healthcare system. Their success comes at a time when rural hospitals are closing or in trouble across the country. Bibb may be a blueprint for other rural hospitals that could play an even bigger role in keeping their communities healthy. In this episode of the Health of America podcast, learn how Bibb Medical Center is beating the odds.
ArticleMay 14, 2021
Webinar: Confronting Racial Disparities in Maternal Health
The National Association of Black Journalists webinar on May 19, BCBSA will preview The Health of America Report® on "Racial Disparities in Maternal Health" and host a discussion with health equity leaders on the current state of racial disparities in healthcare.
ArticleMarch 29, 2021
Enhancing addiction treatment as opioid overdose deaths spike
At a time when COVID-19 was cutting lives short across the country, another pandemic was unfolding. Between July 2019 and July 2020, nearly 84,000 Americans died from accidental drug overdoses. That's the highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in a single year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Compare it to the 12 month period ending in July 2019, when more than 68,000 Americans died.
ArticleJanuary 7, 2021
Health records that follow you, not your doctor
When our personal health records are available to the people who care for us, care can be better and more cost-effective. One health insurer has taken major steps to make that data more accessible.
ArticleDecember 14, 2020
How High Performance Networks Will Change Healthcare
Payers, providers and patients all want the same thing: better health, improved access and greater affordability. It's our responsibility as an entire healthcare industry to think about the patient first and make their experience better.
ArticleDecember 14, 2020
How the 2020 election will impact healthcare
As unexpected and unusual as 2020 has been, this year's election was no exception. Yet amid the tumult, some things remained unchanged: healthcare once again continued to be a top priority for American voters.
ArticleOctober 9, 2020
Caregivers need care, too
Maureen Sullivan, chief strategy and innovation officer for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, shares insights on the state of caregiving and its forward progress.
ArticleSeptember 29, 2020
Raising the standards for LGBTQ healthcare
LGBTQ patients may avoid going to the doctor because they don't feel welcome. But Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is training doctors to transform their clinics into "safe zones."
ArticleSeptember 4, 2020
To prevent burnout, caregivers need care, too
Caregivers are often balancing so much they might not prioritize their own health. The question is: can a health insurance company offer the right kind of support without adding another item to a caregiver's to-do list?
ArticleAugust 20, 2020
A new prescription for back pain
Excellus BCBS is using an evidence-based approach to treat back pain, improving outcomes and dramatically reducing costs.
ArticleJune 10, 2020
Pediatricians screen new moms for postpartum depression
New mothers are likelier to see a pediatrician more often in the first few months' of their babies lives than they are to see an OBGYN or primary care doctors. It's the perfect opportunity to screen for postpartum depression.
ArticleApril 8, 2020
COVID-19: Regence companies support at-risk members
Regence Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies have been proactively contacting high-risk members in their case management program to ensure they have the care they need in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Utah.
ArticleFebruary 14, 2020
Member advocates help a family navigate life with leukemia
Caring for a sick child is hard enough. Juggling multiple appointments and handling complex insurance questions can make it even tougher. That's where BCBS North Dakota member advocates can smooth the way.
ArticleMay 31, 2019
Price transparency critical to addressing prescription drug costs
Based on data analysis from Blue Cross Blue Shield Axis®, researchers at Scripps Translational Science Institute (Scripps) found that prescription drug prices on the 49 top-selling brand name drugs have increased by a median of 76% from 2012 to 2017.
ArticleMay 16, 2019
The pharmacist will see you now
Embedding pharmacists on primary care doctors' teams can improve health, save money—and even save a life.
ArticleMay 7, 2019
How a small community hospital can keep a whole community healthy
Large hospital systems often have more resources to provide an extra level of care for patients but small community hospitals may sometimes have to do more with less. BCBS Massachusetts is working with South Shore Hospital to help the hospital provide quality, affordable care for the entire community.
ArticleMay 2, 2019
Q&A: How insurers can help close the gap in HPV vaccination rates
The CDC estimates that nearly 34,000 cancer deaths were attributable to HPV each year during 2011-2015. Of these, 31,200 might have been prevented by the HPV vaccine. New efforts to spread the prevention message are coming from health insurers.
ArticleMarch 15, 2019
Alert system aims to improve continuity of care and reduce patient ER visits
A strong relationship exists between a patient and their primary care physician, but one of the challenges that exist in this relationship is these doctors are unaware of treatments their patients may be getting outside of their office. But BCBS Alabama is working to solve this problem.
ArticleMarch 8, 2019
A nurse uses her experience to guide members through their own journeys
Intensive care unit nurse Mercedes Munoz endured three years of breast cancer treatment. After, she decided to leave a stressful work environment in the hospital to join a special concierge team for members with serious illness. Now, her experience helps her advocate for and empathize with cancer patients in a way few others can.
ArticleMarch 6, 2019
A new model for emergency medical services: treat patients at home
When you call an ambulance, emergency medical crews must transport you to the hospital, unless you refuse. But what if they could treat your symptoms—like an asthma attack or high blood pressure – right in your home? It's a simple idea, but a break with tradition in Pennsylvania.
ArticleFebruary 27, 2019
Helping a member navigate an overseas emergency
While traveling in Brazil, a car accident shattered her pelvis, broke her femur and left her near death. Local hospitals provided great care, but this Blue Shield of California member needed to get home. A health plan team didn't rest until her flight landed.
ArticleFebruary 15, 2019
Understanding the spread of HIV across the country and ending the epidemic
Following President Trump's announcement of a plan to eliminate the transmission of HIV in the United States by 2030, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association studied claims data from 88 million commercially insured members to understand the spread and impact of HIV across the country.
ArticleFebruary 14, 2019
HIMSS 2019: A Lookback
All the BCBS news from HIMSS19, the Health Information Management Systems Society Global Conference and Exhibition, in Orlando, Florida.
ArticleFebruary 13, 2019
Providing support for federal workers across the country
Despite the promise of compromise following 35 days of the longest shutdown in government history, Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies continue to provide financial aid to federal employees and their families who were hardest hit by the government shutdown.
ArticleFebruary 7, 2019
Navigating your health
Many people new to our country are in need of becoming better health advocates for themselves and their families. Find out how Florida Blue is taking a grassroots approach toward enhancing health literacy.
ArticleFebruary 5, 2019
Taking the pain out of surgery by reducing opioid prescribing
In Michigan, overdose deaths from opioids hit a record high last year, moving a surgeon-led team at Michigan OPEN to convene hospitals, health insurers and surgeons to develop new guidelines to reduce unnecessary opioid prescribing and curb overdose deaths.
ArticleJanuary 22, 2019
The next level of value-based care
A majority of North Carolina's largest health care systems have committed to sharing in cost savings – and losses if they fall short – for improving patient health in a broad new value-based care plan. BCBS North Carolina's bold new strategy to take value-based care statewide.
ArticleDecember 18, 2018
In rural Alabama, nourishing family doctors' deep roots
Many rural communities in Alabama are seeing independent doctors leave for urban markets. Anticipating what this might mean for rural members, BCBS Alabama asked an important question and found an answer.
ArticleDecember 12, 2018
The fight against hunger
The USDA estimates 40 million Americans are food insecure and Arkansas ranks second in the country for the number of people facing food insecurity. As part of its 70th anniversary celebration, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield committed to making food insecurity its number one priority.
ArticleDecember 6, 2018
Preventing blindness in diabetes patients
More than 100 million U.S. adults currently live with diabetes or prediabetes and one of the most common complications of diabetes is blindness. Learn how BCBS companies are removing barriers ensuring diabetic patients receive necessary eye exams.
ArticleDecember 3, 2018
Why flu shots matter
Over the last century, we've learned so much about preventing and controlling the spread of flu. But a public health challenge remains.
ArticleNovember 27, 2018
Healthy hometown
While staying true to its small town charm and rich history South Dakota's oldest city, Fort Pierre, has a strong desire to be a city continuously making subtle environmental changes ensuring residents and visitors have resources to stay active and healthy.
ArticleNovember 20, 2018
Bringing diabetes management to your smartphone
Through innovative partnerships, BCBS companies are leveraging the latest in healthcare technology to reverse diabetes trends and to help people gain control over their diabetes and take back their lives.
ArticleNovember 14, 2018
Addressing drug pricing through innovation
Rising prescription drug costs are a heavy burden on members. In an effort to address, Blue Cross Blue Shield companies—including Premera Blue Cross and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield—are testing innovations, backed by data, to help ease this burden.
ArticleNovember 12, 2018
Serving our veterans year round
Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies support the country's 18.5 million military veterans, active military members and...
ArticleOctober 26, 2018
Health at home with community paramedicine
Communities across the nation are exploring ways to help residents get the care they need before calling an ambulance. Here's how one community is addressing social determinants of health to help vulnerable patients get healthier.
ArticleOctober 26, 2018
Breaking the cycle of domestic violence
Domestic violence is a cyclical behavior affecting women, men and children across the country. To better understand this cycle of violence, Blue Shield of California Foundation commissioned a survey to help uncover the root causes and found an opportunity for greater impact.
ArticleOctober 23, 2018
Clearing out the medicine cabinet
Nearly 60 percent of Americans have leftover narcotics in their homes, and 20 percent have shared those with another person. These...
ArticleOctober 23, 2018
When opioids aren't the best option
More than one in 10 Americans say they live with chronic pain, a devastating statistic. Until recently, opioids have been the one...
ArticleMarch 19, 2018
NASCO's FlexLink® & BCBS Plans
NASCO has been supporting jointly administered labor accounts with its FlexLink® product for more than ten years, and has had...
ArticleFebruary 21, 2017
Know where to go: How to choose between the doctor's office, urgent care and the ER
There are several places you can go for medical care: a doctor's office, an urgent care center, a retail health clinic or the emergency room. BCBS members can can visit the Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider Finder to find in-network providers. This includes doctors, dentists, hospitals, urgent care centers, and more.
ArticleJanuary 24, 2017
Finish the fight against tobacco
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Health IndexSM identifies tobacco use as a key factor in making substance abuse one of the top five...
ArticleNovember 21, 2016
Bright idea: Patient-focused care
What is patient-focused care and how is it different? The U.S. healthcare system produces extraordinary medical advances and...
ArticleNovember 21, 2016
Four pathways to better care
Americans need more effective, efficient and coordinated care to help patients get healthy faster and stay healthy longer...
ArticleAugust 10, 2016
Protect your eyes – 365 days a year
Whether playing sports in the hot summer sun, taking on a home project or working in hazardous conditions, your eyes could be...
ArticleAugust 2, 2016
BCBS programs aim to make health fun
With distractions like Snapchat®, Xbox®, and Netflix® at kids' fingertips, it can be difficult to get them off the couch and...
ArticleApril 25, 2016
BCBSA employees "walk the walk"
It's a sunny Thursday afternoon, and groups of people are ambling through Washington D.C. taking in the famous cherry blossoms in...
ArticleMarch 1, 2016
Making the most of winter
It's been an unusually warm winter in many parts of the country, but fewer daylight hours still have a way of making us feel lazy...
ArticleAugust 18, 2015
Take as directed
You forgot to set your alarm last night, and you wake up frantically ten minutes before you need to leave for work. You scramble...
ArticleAugust 12, 2015
Welcome home of Chattanooga
Imagine if every day was a battle just to obtain basic needs like food, water and shelter. With a daily struggle to survive...
ArticleJuly 29, 2015
Medicare for the next 50 years
Lyndon B. Johnson signing Medicare into law.More than 85 years ago, Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies pioneered the very idea...
ArticleOctober 20, 2014
Open enrollment: 2015 dates to know
It's hard to believe that almost a year has passed since the Affordable Care Act went live and Open Enrollment 2014 began. And...
ArticleSeptember 30, 2014
Getting worksite wellness right
Now more than ever, employers are embracing worksite wellness programs to improve the health of their employees, reduce...
ArticleAugust 13, 2014
Programs build confident, healthy kids
When it comes to creating a healthy future for America, the key to success lies within our nation's youth. In a time when the...
ArticleJune 4, 2014
BCBS companies keeping kids in motion
You don't need a medical professional to tell you that kids have a lot of energy. Whether they're asking a dozen questions or...
ArticleApril 21, 2014
Feeling sick? Know where to go
3 Options to Seek Care When You're Sick When If you're one of the millions of Americans with a new Blue Cross Blue Shield...
ArticleMarch 26, 2014
Brightening smiles for healthier lives
Most of us are guilty of skipping a trip to the dentist once in a while, or fudging the numbers a bit when asked how frequently we...
ArticleFebruary 25, 2014
Leading critical healthcare reforms
Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies pioneered the concept of health insurance for Americans, and our legacy of leading the way...
ArticleJuly 29, 2013
Click: The doctor will see you now
For more than 80 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies have worked alongside local physicians and hospitals across America...
ArticleMay 5, 2013
Make healthcare more affordable
Where does your healthcare dollar go? Healthcare spending exceeds $2.6 trillion annually and strains America's families and...
ArticleMarch 10, 2013
Kids on the rides of their lives
There used to be a one-word description for childhood health and wellness programs: "play". But somewhere between online...
ArticleJanuary 6, 2013
The empowered healthcare consumer
This is a true healthcare story… A woman I know, who I will call "Lucy" to protect her privacy, recently suffered a very...
ArticleDecember 26, 2012
Zen and access to healthcare
Wherever you go, there you are – ancient Eastern philosophy Humans have been a mobile species long before smartphones. Even...
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