Blue Companies News Archive

Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Arizona Seeking Healthy, Kid-Friendly Recipe Contributions For Walk On! Cooking Challenge ›

As part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona's 2012 Walk On! program, Phoenix and Tucson residents ages 9-12 are invited to enter the Kids' Cooking Challenge, which encourages children to share their favorite healthy side dishes for a chance to win prizes. Five top entries will be chosen based on originality, potential tastiness, and nutrition; the recipes will go head-to-head in a public vote for the grand-prize winner.

BlueCross Gateway Building Scores Gold For Green Efforts  ›

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee announced today that its office building at 401 MLK Blvd, the Gateway Building, has been certified LEED® Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the recognized standard for the classification of environmentally friendly buildings.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Minnesota Foundation Names New Executive Director  ›

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation today announced Carolyn Link as executive director of the Foundation. She previously served as senior director.

New Year’s Resolution Solutions  ›

It’s no surprise that New Year’s resolutions quickly get kicked to the curb after the holidays. According to a TIME Special Report, getting fit, eating healthier and quitting smoking are among the Top 10 Commonly Broken New Year's Resolutions. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has the mobile apps and online support tools you need for a healthier New Year.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield And American College Of Physicians Offer New Tool To Advance Development Of Patient-Centered Medical Homes ›

Highmark Announces Affiliation With Premier Medical Associates  ›

Highmark Inc. today announced it is now affiliated with Premier Medical Associates, an independent multi-specialty physician practice that has been recognized as a model for delivering efficient, high quality health care.

Anthem Committed $845,980 To Improving Health And Strengthening Colorado's Communities In 2011 ›

As a part of its mission to improve the lives of the people it serves and the health of Colorado's communities, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield today announced that the health plan, its corporate foundation and associates contributed more than $845,000 and nearly 1,000 volunteer hours to health-related causes and community events in 2011.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Kansas Foundation Donates $150,077 To More Than 150 Schools Through Healthy Habits For Life Grant Program ›

More Kansas children than ever will have access to at-school programs designed to help them reduce their cardiovascular risk, increase their physical activity or learn healthy eating habits as a record number of Healthy Habits for Life grants were recently distributed by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation. In all, school nurses, teachers and administrators in 79 Kansas counties will share $150,077.25 through 158 grants funding programs for the 2012 calendar year.

Upstate New York Has Relatively High Job-Based Health Insurance Coverage And Below-Average Uninsured Rates  ›

Upstate New York’s uninsured rate is 5 percentage points lower than the national average, thanks in part to higher levels of employment-based health insurance coverage in the region, according to a census data analysis issued today by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

BlueCross Names Timblin Vice President of Strategy and Execution ›

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee recently named Danny Timblin vice president of strategy and execution. In this new role, Timblin is focusing on strategic business initiatives, change management, performance against operating plans, and assessing new business and technology opportunities.

Dan Onorato To Join Highmark As Executive Vice President, Chief External Affairs And Communication Officer ›

Highmark Inc. announced today that Dan Onorato will join the company as Executive Vice President, Chief External Affairs and Communication Officer, effective January 3, 2012. Mr. Onorato succeeds David O'Brien as Highmark's senior executive in charge of the company's government relations activities. Mr. O'Brien recently announced his intention to retire in 2012, and will remain with Highmark for several months to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities and provide leadership on several key projects.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Kansas Earns Two Customer Satisfaction Awards ›

For the fifth consecutive year, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has been awarded the Highest Customer Satisfaction Award in the health care industry by the Service Quality Measurement Group (SQM). In addition to earning this prestigious award, the BCBSKS customer service center was recertified as a "World Class Certified Call Center." This means the company's customer service center performed at or maintained the World Class call level for six months or more.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Rhode Island Expands Dental Direct Product Line ›

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) today announced the addition of two new Dental Direct plans for individuals and families who purchase coverage directly from the non-profit, local health insurer. BCBSRI now offers three Dental Direct plans designed to better meet the dental needs of a broad range of Rhode Islanders. One of the new plan offerings features comprehensive dental coverage up to $1750 a year, the highest annual limit for services of any dental plan in Rhode Island. The other new plan is designed to provide basic coverage at 100 percent for those who just require preventive services.

WellPoint Donates $50,000 To Feeding America -- Plus $1.3 Million Associate Giving Campaign Contribution ›

WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP) has donated $50,000 to Feeding America, the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, in the spirit of the holiday season. Randy Brown, EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, and Linda Jimenez, Chief Diversity Office and VP, Diversity & Inclusion presented the check to Feeding America. (Photo available upon request.) In the last three years, WellPoint and its associates have donated more than $3.5 million through the company's annual associate giving campaign and WellPoint Foundation donations. These donations helped provide more than 800,000 meals – and the gift of hope – to hard-working families who are struggling with the difficult decision of whether to pay the bills or pay for groceries.

IBC Foundation Supports Gwynedd-Mercy College Health Clinic Through Blue Safety Net ›

The Independence Blue Cross Foundation has awarded a $50,000 Blue Safety Net grant to Gwynedd-Mercy College Adult Health Center, which serves 3,000 people from Montgomery, Bucks, Lehigh, and Philadelphia counties -- most of whom are uninsured. The IBC Foundation's Blue Safety Net grant will be matched by $50,000 from The Maguire Foundation, a private foundation that gives primarily to educational facilities and social service organizations.

A Modest Increase In Upstate New York’s Generic Fill Rate Can Bring Major Health Care Cost Savings ›

Annual health care spending in upstate New York can be reduced by $500 million to $1 billion by increasing the percentage of all drug prescriptions that are filled with a generic by just a few points, according to a fact sheet issued today by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Electronic Health Record Program Delivers Significantly Improved Healthcare Quality  ›

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) today announced results from a multi-year pilot program designed to increase the use of electronic health records (EHRs), transform the way healthcare is delivered, improve members’ health and help moderate healthcare costs. Results of the pilot, which ultimately became the foundation of BCBSRI’s patient-centered medical home model, demonstrate clear value in using health information technology to improve quality of care.

Health Improvement From The Ground Up: Vermont Organization Distributes Childrens’ Socks ›

Thousands of needy Vermont youngsters will be able to enjoy warm, high-quality socks again this winter, thanks to the joint efforts of a charitable foundation affiliated with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Cabot Hosiery and Darn Tough Vermont of Northfield, Vermont, and the state’s community action agencies and homeless shelters. “Blue Socks for Kids” project volunteers will deliver 8,400 pairs of premium, Vermont-made merino wool socks to the state’s community action agencies and homeless shelters for distribution to children in need of warm clothing.

Health Improvement From The Ground Up: Vermont Organization Distributes Childrens’ Socks ›

Thousands of needy Vermont youngsters will be able to enjoy warm, high-quality socks again this winter, thanks to the joint efforts of a charitable foundation affiliated with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Cabot Hosiery and Darn Tough Vermont of Northfield, Vermont, and the state’s community action agencies and homeless shelters.

Blue Cross And Baton Rouge General Physicians Announce Landmark Partnership For Quality, Affordable Healthcare ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Baton Rouge General Physicians have signed a formal agreement to build a patient-centered medical home or PCMH—an innovative model of healthcare delivery that improves quality and lowers costs—the two organizations announced today.