Blue Companies News Archive

Approximately 2,350 Walkers Cover 2,700 Miles in S.C. BlueCross Walk @ Lunch Day Community Events ›

An estimated 2,350 people took steps toward improved health Wednesday, April 25, during four community events organized by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina to celebrate the sixth annual National Walk @ Lunch Day®.

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia Encourages Working West Virginians To Turn A Working Lunch Into A Walking Lunch During National Observance ›

West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant, along with city of Charleston and Kanawha County officials, joined Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, the West Virginia Healthy Lifestyles Program, the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) and thousands of Americans across the country today by participating in the sixth annual National Walk @ Lunch Day. This national event, developed by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, encourages people to take time during their lunch breaks to start walking toward better health.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Hosts 2012 Walk @ Lunch Day  ›

For the sixth year in a row, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City hosted Walk @ Lunch Day on Wednesday, April 25. Many of Kansas City’s largest companies participated in this event by encouraging their employees to take steps to better their health during the lunch hour. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City hosts the annual event in conjunction with Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association’s National Walk @ Lunch Day initiative.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Louisiana Appoints New Managers ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has named Sandra Kowalski as information technology manager over the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning team. In addition, the company appointed Lydia Martin as Foundation initiatives manager and Aleria Reed as manager of quality assurance and test planning.

Highmark Employees Selected As Jefferson Awards For Public Service Winners ›

Highmark Inc. today honored 12 employees with a Jefferson Award for Public Service in recognition of their outstanding commitment to the community through volunteerism. Highmark serves as a Jefferson Award Champion, and is one of only 25 companies nationally with the privilege to recognize its employees with this prestigious award. "Highmark's employees are truly in touch with the needs of the community and offer their selfless commitment to important organizations and programs each year. We are proud to honor them today with this distinguished award," said Dan Onorato, Highmark executive vice president, chief external affairs and communications officer.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Illinois, Illinois State Council Of The Society For Human Resources Team Up To Promote Employee Wellness Contest ›

Amidst a backdrop of national health care reform and a sluggish economy, Illinois businesses continue to seek ways to control health care costs without shifting premium increases onto already overburdened employees.

myRegence.com Recognized for Transparency Innovation ›

If consumers could shop for health care like they shop for groceries, could they find more affordable care? If they could talk to one another and share reviews about a doctor or hospital, would they be able to connect with the provider that’s right for them? Regence believes in the power of information and Forrester Research, Inc. feels we’ve cracked “the transparency code.”

April 19 Proclaimed Heart Of Blue Day In Minnesota ›

Governor Mark Dayton has declared April 19 as Heart of Blue Day in Minnesota in honor of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota’s Heart of Blue employee volunteer program. The Governor signed the proclamation in recognition of the 10th year of Heart of Blue, which was launched in 2003 to support and encourage employee involvement in the community. The proclamation was revealed today at an annual Blue Cross volunteer recognition event.

Popular Capital BlueCross Consumer Tool Gets Even Better With Recent Enhancements ›

Capital BlueCross has significantly enhanced its popular online suite of transparency tools to help members better understand and compare cost, quality and satisfaction among providers as well as spend their health care money wisely. In 2010, Capital BlueCross was the first health insurer to bring this type of tool to our market.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Of New Jersey Launches New Website And Services For Spanish-Speaking Members ›

In a state in which approximately 18 percent of residents are of Hispanic descent, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has launched a new bilingual service initiative and website dedicated to reaching out to Spanish-speaking members.

Highmark Adds UPMC Orthopedic Surgeon And Family Practice Physician To Its Integrated Delivery System ›

Highmark Inc. announced today that Dr. Victor R. Prisk, an orthopedic surgeon located in Peter's Township, and Dr. Michael Hahalyak, a family practice physician in Murrysville, have chosen to affiliate with its growing Integrated Delivery System. Both physicians were previously affiliated with UPMC. Dr. Prisk will begin working as a Highmark provider on Aug. 1 and Dr. Hahalyak will begin working as a Highmark provider on May 1. "The mission of our Integrated Delivery System is to have a patient-centric and physician-led system with high levels of patient engagement," said John W. Paul, who leads Highmark's provider division. "By working with well-regarded, successful physicians such as Dr. Prisk and Dr. Hahalyak, we are able to fulfill this mission."

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Minnesota And Employees Contribute More Than $100,000 To Local Food Shelves ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced that it contributed $133,841 to local food shelves through the March Minnesota FoodShare Drive. Employees contributed $62,326 and 9,189 pounds of food, and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation contributed an additional $71,515 through a dollar for dollar match.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Vermont Promotes Workplace Health With Lunchtime Walks ›

In what’s fast becoming a spring tradition in Vermont, more than 30,000 residents across the state will take to the pavement on April 25 for National Walk @ Lunch Day. Currently in its sixth year, National Walk @ Lunch Day is an annual health promotion celebrated by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) and other associated Blue Cross Blue Shield organizations across the United States. Last year about 25,000 residents laced up their walking shoes to take part in the walk.

$125,000 Anthem Blue Cross And Blue Shield Foundation Grant To Support Statewide Expansion Of Patient Navigation Program ›

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield today announced that additional resources for cancer patients are in Indiana thanks to a $125,000 grant from its corporate foundation to the American Cancer Society. The funds are supporting the statewide expansion of the American Cancer Society’s Patient Navigation program, which provides personalized information and support to individuals and families coping with cancer diagnoses.

Empire BlueCross BlueShield Study Works With Local Practices To Find Answers On Managing Childhood Obesity ›

Highmark And PA Department Of Military And Veterans Affairs Partner To Host Education And Employment Symposium For Local Veterans ›

Highmark Blue Shield and the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) are collaborating to host a first-ever local education and employment symposium for veterans. Activities will be held at Highmark’s Center Street offices, 1800 Center Street, Camp Hill, Pa. on Friday, April 20 beginning at 2 p.m.

Wellpoint Joins 100,000 Jobs Mission Pledging To Hire Veterans ›

WellPoint, Inc. announced today that it has joined the 100,000 Jobs Mission, a coalition of major corporations that have jointly committed to hiring 100,000 transitioning service members and military veterans by 2020. As the first health benefits company to join the coalition, WellPoint has made a commitment to hiring veterans and to helping those returning to civilian life find employment and transition into the next phase of their lives. For the period ending March 2012, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the jobless rate for post-9/11 veterans was 10.3 percent. 834,000 veterans remain unemployed.

National Walk @ Lunch Day® April 25 Promotes Importance Of A Walking Habit In Overall Health ›

Walking is one of the easiest and most effective forms of exercise, but it can be challenging to find even 30 minutes a day in our busy lives to walk. That is why Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is sponsoring the sixth annual National Walk @ Lunch Day® April 25 – to encourage busy Kansans to start walking towards better health by taking a walk during their lunch breaks.

Highmark Inc. Announces $1 Million Goal For 10th Annual Highmark Walk For A Healthy Community  ›

To celebrate its 10th annual community walk, Highmark Inc. announced today a $1 million fundraising goal for the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community, which takes place at five locations across Pennsylvania this spring.

Blue Cross Announces New Leadership Appointments ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced new appointments to its leadership team, including the naming of James (Jim) Eppel as chief operating officer (COO) and the arrival of James (Jim) Egan as chief information officer (CIO). Blue Cross President and CEO Kenneth Burdick also announced an expansion of duties for Senior Vice President Patricia (Patsy) Riley – who adds government affairs and public policy to her existing government programs responsibilities – and Senior Vice President Colleen Connors, who adds communications and community relations to her existing responsibilities in human resources and facilities.