Blue Companies News Archive

Take 60 Seconds to Strengthen Your Community this Fourth of July by Learning the American Heart Association’s Hands-Only CPR ›

Depending on your perspective, disco may not be a highlight in America’s history, but this Fourth of July Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa) is asking everyone to revisit the bygone musical era for 60 seconds in order to learn how to save a life with the American Heart Association’s Hands-Only CPR (HOCPR).

Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Rhode Island Accepting Applications For 2013 Community Health Grant Program ›

Blue Cross’ Healthy Incentives Lets Consumers Turn Good Health Into Cash  ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) has become the first plan in Minnesota to offer individual products with a built-in financial incentive for achieving good health. The “Healthy Incentives” program, available through Blue Cross individual plans, offers a $100 annual credit for meeting four basic health goals:

Capital BlueCross Products Receive Excellent National Accreditation ›

Capital BlueCross product lines received Excellent Health Plan Accreditation from The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The NCQA is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of America’s health care.

Highmark Direct Health Insurance Store To Open In Erie ›

Highmark Inc. announced today that it will open a Highmark Direct retail health insurance store in Erie, Pa. The store will be the ninth location in Pennsylvania.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Louisiana Customers Benefit From More Premiums Spent On Healthcare ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and its subsidiaries spent $72 million more on their customers’ healthcare in 2011 than healthcare reform requires, company officials reported today.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Louisiana Kicks Off Program To Connect Veterans With Opportunities  ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana on Monday kicked off a new program, Mission Louisiana Care—Hiring America’s Veterans, designed to connect veterans’ service organizations and community groups to hiring managers at the state’s largest domestic insurer and other employers statewide.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Awards Grant To Louisiana Association For The Blind ›

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation on May 31 awarded a $12,500 grant to the Louisiana Association for the Blind (LAB), one of 200 nonprofit groups from across Louisiana that receive nearly $2 million in grants from the state’s largest health insurer.

Highmark Launching Program To Improve Quality And Reduce Costs Associated With Physical And Occupational Therapy And Chiropractic Care ›

Highmark Inc. will be instituting a new physical medicine program designed to promote appropriate utilization of services and address growing customer concerns over unwarranted variations in the delivery of care that contributes to rising health care costs. Beginning Sept. 1, health care providers will be required to get prior authorization before performing services in physical therapy, occupational therapy and manipulation services. This initiative is designed to improve the quality and appropriateness of care for members seeking services in these areas.

Blue & You Foundation Awards Mini Grants To Health Programs ›

The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas has awarded $1,000 grants to 23 health improvement programs in Arkansas.

Health Inequities In The Twin Cities  ›

A report released today by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation and Wilder Research finds that overall life expectancy in the Twin Cities has increased in the past decade. However, average life expectancy in the least affluent neighborhoods is more than seven years less than in the most affluent neighborhoods.

University Medicine Expands Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island  ›

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with University Medicine (UM) to roll out the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model to six more of its practices. With current PCMH practices located in Providence, UM is in the process of transitioning practices located in East Providence, Pawtucket, Providence and Warwick.

CareFirst Receives $24 Million Health Care Innovation Award From CMS ›

Blue Cross Of Northeastern Pennsylvania Opens First Retail Store ›

Finding individual health insurance coverage in the Poconos just got a little easier. Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BCNEPA) is now offering walk-in service for individuals to shop for affordable coverage options at its new retail store – The Blue Cross Store of Northeastern Pennsylvania – located in the Bartonsville Plaza on Route 611 in Stroudsburg. The new store is BCNEPA’s first walk-in retail location in its 13-county service area covering northeastern and north central Pennsylvania.

Four New Grants For Boys & Girls Clubs In Nevada ›

The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are continuing their work to improve the health of kids in Nevada by expanding the Triple Play wellness program.

Highmark And 20 Of Its Group Customers Recognized Among Western Pennsylvania's Healthiest Employers ›

At an awards ceremony today in Pittsburgh, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and 20 of its group health insurance customers were recognized among the Healthiest Employers in Western Pennsylvania. The award marks the second year running that Pennsylvania's largest health insurer and many of its customers have been lauded for creating and implementing outstanding health and wellness programs that measure up to rigorous standards. A total of 38 western Pennsylvania employers received the Healthiest Employers honor, which is sponsored by the Pittsburgh Business Times.

35 New Generic Medicines In 2012-2013 Offer Region More Than $700 Million In Annual Savings  ›

– Upstate New Yorkers could see more than $700 million in annualized savings as 35 brand-name prescription drugs become available in their generic form during 2012 and 2013, according to a new report issued by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS).

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Alabama Gives Back To The Community With Day Of Caring ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is giving back to the community by hosting a Day of Caring. On Saturday, June 16, more than 200 employees and their families will work on projects that will enhance and make a positive difference in the Birmingham area.

BlueCross Names Vitulli Vice President, Provider Networks  ›

Christy Vitulli has been named the vice president of provider networks and contracting for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. In this position, Vitulli will play a vital role in the management of provider contracting activities throughout all lines of business, including commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Announces First-Year Patient-Centered Medical Home Results ›

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) today announced that nearly 60 percent of eligible primary care Panels (small groupings/teams of primary care physicians and nurse practitioners) earned increased reimbursements for their 2011 performance in CareFirst’s Patient-Centered Medical (PCMH) program. Increased reimbursements – or Outcome Incentive Awards (OIAs) – are based on a combination of savings achieved by a particular Panel against projected 2011 total care costs for CareFirst members as well as the attainment of quality points in the provision of care to Panel patients. OIAs will be paid to PCMH participants in the form of increased fee reimbursements for certain primary care services beginning July 1, 2012 and continuing through June 30, 2013. Currently, nearly 3,600 primary care