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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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My Blue Community Wins Interactive Media Award ›
My Blue CommunitySM, an online health and wellness social networking community that enables users to share health and wellness information, has been recognized with an Interactive Media Award (IMA) in the Social Networking category
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Blue Cross And Blue Shield Association To Match $25,000 In Donations To Federal Employee Assistance Fund ›
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) today announced that it will match up to $25,000 in individual donations made to the Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) to help celebrate the fund's 25th anniversary assisting federal employees and their families. The fundraiser aims to raise $100,000 during the month of June.
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BCBSA Announces Support For Center For Transforming Healthcare ›
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) today announced a $1 million commitment to the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare as part of the Blue System's long-standing pledge to support efforts that improve the safety and quality of patient care.
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Blue Cross And Blue Shield Companies Recognized For Anti-Fraud Efforts ›
Prevention, detection and investigation of healthcare fraud and abuse is more critical than ever to safeguard consumers' healthcare dollars. The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association estimates that $75 billion to $250 billion is lost to healthcare fraud annually.
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Blue Cross And Blue Shield Companies Support New Healthcare Models ›
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) applauds the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee for convening today's hearing to explore new models for delivering and paying for healthcare services that improve quality of care and help attack costs for consumers.
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Unused And Expired Prescription Drugs Pose Safety Threat ›
In a nationwide effort to clear homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is supporting the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day taking place on Saturday, April 30.
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Members Of Congress And Capitol Hill Staffers Take Steps For Healthy Living ›
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is hosting its ninth annual WalkingWorks Capitol Hill Challenge, a healthy competition to see which team on Capitol Hill can walk the greatest distance during the six-week event taking place from May 13 through June 23, 2011.
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Blue Cross And Blue Shield Companies Host Fifth Annual National Walk @ Lunch Day ›
Today, Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies across the country hosted the fifth annual National Walk @ Lunch Day for their employees, local employers and communities. The lunchtime walking program was created by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) to encourage people to take steps toward better health by incorporating physical activity into their daily lives.
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Blue Cross And Blue Shield Association And Jefferson Awards Partner To Activate Youth In Community-Based Service Projects ›
In partnership with The Jefferson Awards for Public Service, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) today launched the "Youth Service Challenge for Health and Wellness." The Youth Service Challenge is an online initiative to help young people research ideas for service projects to complete in their local communities and schools.
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Blue Cross And Blue Shield Companies Strongly Support Patient Safety Initiative ›
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association President and CEO Scott P. Serota issued the following statement after today's announcement by the Obama administration regarding patient safety initiatives:
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Blue Cross And Blue Shield Association Named As One Of America's Top Organizations For Multicultural Business Opportunities ›
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) was recently named as one of the “Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities” by DiversityBusiness.com. Called the DIV50, the list recognizes the top 50 companies that differentiate themselves in the marketplace by providing the best opportunities and the most business for diversity-owned companies. BCBSA ranks 16th on the 2011 list and is joined by some of the largest and best known companies.
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Blue Cross And Blue Shield Association Supports Patient Safety Awareness Week ›
In a nationwide effort to highlight the importance of improving patient safety, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is again joining the National Patient Safety Foundation and other leading healthcare organizations in recognition of Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 6-12.
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Blues' Online Comparison Tool Helps Members Manage Healthcare Costs ›
Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies are helping to take some of the mystery out of going to the doctor with a tool that has been proven to help educate consumers about healthcare costs so that they can make more informed healthcare choices.
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Kim Holland Joins Blue Cross And Blue Shield Association ›
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) today announced that Kim Hollard, a former Oklahoma insurance commissioner, will be joining BCBSA's Washington office as Executive Director responsible for State Affairs.
