Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Archive

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Companies Host Sixth Annual National Walk@Lunch Day® ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies across the country are hosting the sixth annual National Walk@Lunch Day® for their employees, local employers and communities.

In An Effort To Raise Awareness About Healthcare Disparities, The Blue Cross And Blue Shield Association Supports National Minority Health Month ›

In recognition that April is National Minority Health Month, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies nationwide are reinforcing their commitment to encouraging care delivery that is safe, effective, patient centered and equitable.

BCBSA Statement On 2012 American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Membership ›

The Blue Cross And Blue Shield Association Receives Prestigious Special Olympics Illinois Chairman’s Award ›

Tax Tips And Resources From Your Health Insurer? BCBSA Joins Forces With H&R Block® To Help Members With Tax Prep For Healthcare Expenses ›

With the IRS tax deadline right around the corner, one resource that Americans may not be thinking about to help them with tax preparation may come from an unlikely source -- their health insurance company. Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) has joined forces with H&R Block to offer assistance with tax preparation resources to members of participating Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.

Healthcare Groups Issue New Guides To Using Personal Health Records ›

– Key healthcare organizations are teaming up to help take the mystery out of using personal health records (PHR) by rolling out two new informational brochures to help promote the understanding and use of PHRs among consumers and clinicians. The new brochures: “Your Personal Health Record,” and “A Clinician Guide to a Personal Health Record,” will be available online at BCBS.com.

In Recognition Of Patient Safety Awareness Week, BCBSA Highlights 10 Ways Blue Cross And Blue Shield Companies Are Working To Keep Patients Safe ›

More than a decade since the Institute of Medicine’s landmark To Err is Human report, patient safety remains a critical issue and imperative for the healthcare industry. In recognition of Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 4-10) led by the National Patient Safety Foundation, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is outlining 10 examples of key initiatives that Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies are undertaking to help improve patient safety at all levels of care.

The Blues® Enter Deal Space: Blue365® Platform Offers Discounts On Top National Brands ›

In an effort to help members live healthier, more active lives, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) has launched a new website, "Blue365 Deals," utilizing a featured deal platform to offer exclusive health, wellness and other discounts to Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies' members nationwide.

BCBSA And AHIP File Amicus Brief In U.S. Supreme Court ›

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) issued the following statement regarding today’s joint filing with America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) of an amicus brief to the Supreme Court that also appeared on AHIP Coverage.

BCBSA Supports Consumer Use Of Health Information Technology  ›

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan Honored For Innovative Programs That Use Patient Data And Outcomes To Improve The Quality Of Care ›

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), in collaboration with the Harvard Medical School Department of Health Care Policy, recognized Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) with the BlueWorks® award for two programs that address surgical healthcare quality and outcomes for patients.

As Flu Season Approaches, Blue Cross And Blue Shield Association Supports Efforts To Promote Flu Vaccinations ›

In support of National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 4-10, 2011), the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and several Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies support efforts to raise awareness about the importance of the seasonal flu vaccination and increase overall vaccination uptake, especially among underserved populations including the uninsured, minority populations and older Americans.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Association Online Tools Help Consumers Find Doctors And Hospitals While On The Go ›

As part of an effort to help consumers navigate healthcare resources and access information about the 90 percent of hospitals and 80 percent of physicians nationwide who participate in Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies’ provider network, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) has expanded its mobile capabilities to the Android™ platform by launching the Blue National Doctor & Hospital Findersm app for Android™.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Association Supports The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Nationwide Prescription “Drug Take-Back Day” ›

Nationwide effort aims to clear homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescriptions drugs

Bill Colbourne Recognized By Human Resource Executive® Magazine For Professional Excellence ›

Bill Colbourne, senior vice president of human resources (HR) and administration at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), was recently named to the Human Resource Executive magazine’s 2011 Honor Roll for his outstanding and innovative leadership in the field of human resources.

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Unveils Action Plan To Improve Healthcare Quality And Rein In Rising Healthcare Costs ›

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) today released a comprehensive, interconnected action plan that fundamentally transforms the healthcare system, moving it away from a fee-for-service model to a patient-centered model. The action plan, Building Tomorrow's Healthcare System: The Pathway to High-Quality, Affordable Care in America, provides specific recommendations to improve healthcare quality and tackle rising costs and is based on the experience of BCBSA's 39 Plans in all 50 states and federal territories, in every market and every zip code.

Designed By Kids, Built By Volunteers: Blue Cross And Blue Shield Association, Blue Island Park District, Friends of Blue Island Parks and KaBOOM! Team Up To Build New Playground For Children ›

Today the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), Blue Island Park District and Friends of Blue Island Parks collaborate to build a new state-of-the-art playground in one day, under the direction of KaBOOM! organizers. Construction on the 3,000 square foot playground at Portland Park (intersection of Broadway and Chatham, Blue Island, Ill., 60406) begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2:30 p.m.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP®) Debuts New Health Club Affinity Program And Enhanced Incentive Program For 2012 ›

Staying healthy is not only good for you, but it can be good for your wallet too. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Government-wide Service Benefit Plan, also known as the Federal Employee Program or FEP®, has announced a number of new programs that reward members who take steps toward a healthy lifestyle. Beginning in 2012, members can earn money for qualified medical expenses and take advantage of low-cost health club memberships at participating locations nationwide.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Association Mobile App Helps Consumers Find Doctors And Hospitals While On The Go ›

Consumers nationwide can now locate a Blue doctor, hospital or urgent care center with the new Blue National Doctor & Hospital Findersm app for iPhone??, iPad?? and iPod touch?? devices launched by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA).

BCBSA Names Greg Pawlson Executive Director Of Quality Innovations ›

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) today announced that Dr. Greg Pawlson, MD, MPH, FACP, a former executive vice president at the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), has joined BCBSA's Washington office as Executive Director of Quality Innovations.