Blue Companies News Archive

Dr. Csaba Mera Named Regence Deputy Chief Medical Officer & Appointed To Oregon Patient Safety Commission ›

Regence is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Csaba Mera to the position of deputy chief medical officer. At the same time Dr. Mera has been appointed by the State of Oregon to the Oregon Patient Safety Commission.

BlueCross Helps Physician Groups Begin New Care Models In Charleston, Berkeley Counties ›

As part of a national trend to implement best practices, improve quality and lower health care costs, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is working with 11 medical practices in Charleston and Berkeley counties that recently launched a new model in health care – patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs).

Hundreds Of Alabamians Lacing Up For National Walk @ Lunch Day ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is committed to helping Alabamians lead healthier lifestyles which can also mean lower healthcare costs. As part of this commitment, Blue Cross is hosting National Walk @ Lunch Day on Thursday, April 18 at Linn Park.

Arizona Businesses Offered New, More Flexible Way To Purchase Healthcare Coverage ›

Businesses throughout Arizona now have a convenient, flexible way to offer their employees healthcare insurance coverage. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) has introduced a private health plan marketplace, available to Arizona employers.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Vermont Selected As Number One Best Place To Work In Vermont ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont was recently named one of the 2013 Best Places to Work in Vermont, winning the top spot among large companies.

Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine And Highmark Inc. Announce Partnership To Increase The Supply And Retention Of Physicians In Rural Areas Of Pennsylvania ›

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and Highmark Inc. today announced a scholarship program aimed at increasing the supply and retention of physicians in rural areas of Pennsylvania. The five-year, $500,000 initiative will be funded by Highmark and support LECOM students in their four years of medical school.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Louisiana Supports Walking The Walk For Autism With Louisiana State Representative Patrick Williams ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is proud to support Louisiana State Representative Patrick Williams and the Walking the Walk 5K again this year. The Walking the Walk 5K walk/run will be held Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Stoner Boat Launch on Clyde Fant Parkway in Shreveport.

Donna K. Lencki To Discuss Consumer Engagement Strategies At World Health Care Congress ›

Capital BlueCross Chief Marketing Officer Donna K. Lencki will discuss innovative retail strategies to engage and serve health care consumers during the 10th annual World Health Care Congress in Washington, D. C. on April 8, 2013.

Health Care Costs Focus Of BlueCross Educational Campaign  ›

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee announced today a new educational campaign designed to inform Tennesseans about the cost of health care and the coming impact of reform, which will expand coverage and benefits for millions of Americans but also increase the cost of insurance premiums beginning Jan. 1, 2014.

National Walk @ Lunch Day® April 24 Promotes Importance Of A Walking Habit In Overall Health ›

Kansans who want to start walking towards better health have a great opportunity to take the first steps to embarking on a daily walking program April 24 during National Walk @ Lunch Day®. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is sponsoring this seventh annual walking event to remind Kansans that walking is one of the easiest and most effective forms of exercise, and to encourage busy Kansans to find 30 minutes a day to walk.

$2 Million And Over A Decade Later, Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Rhode Island Still Dedicated To Supporting Local Nonprofits  ›

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) will donate a total of $235,000 to 10 local nonprofits through its 2013 BlueAngel Community Health Grant (BACHG) program. The 10 organizations will each receive between $15,000 and $30,000 to help improve quality and access to care for Rhode Island’s uninsured and under-insured populations.

$20 Monthly Rewards For Getting Fit Under New Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Of New Jersey Program ›

A regular fitness routine can be good for your health, and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is working to make it good for the wallet of approximately 230,000 members working for public sector and mid-sized employers as well.

Health Care Service Corporation And Community Partners Reach Nearly Three Million Kids Through Promising Health And Wellness Initiatives ›

Against a backdrop of rising childhood obesity and other medical concerns, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) and hundreds of community partners collaborated to improve the health of nearly three million children across Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas last year.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Vermont Files Rates For New Vermont Health Connect ›

Rates filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) assure Vermonters will have a range of health insurance options at prices that are comparable to those they pay today when they are required to purchase their health benefits through Vermont Health Connect, the state’s new health benefits exchange.

Blue Cross Offers Chance To Win A Nike+ FuelBand ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and its subsidiary, HMO Louisiana, Inc., are offering a chance to win a Nike+ FuelBand through Twitter and Instagram as part of their “Top Doctors” campaign.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Kansas Partners With American Red Cross To Assist During Times Of Disaster ›

Blue Cross Rates Another “A” From Standard & Poor’s ›

For the 16th consecutive year, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has been given an “A” financial strength rating by national rating service Standard & Poor’s (S&P), the world’s foremost provider of benchmarks for measuring corporate financial health.

Highmark Offers Group Product That Encourages Use Of High-Quality Hospitals ›

Highmark Inc. announced today that it is offering Blue Distinction® Benefits, an employer group product that encourages use of Blue Distinction Centers, which are facilities that demonstrate better outcomes as well as fewer complications and readmissions. The product will become available April 1.

Anthem Blue Cross And Blue Shield Teams With State's Largest Diaper Bank ›

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield affiliate HealthKeepers, Inc., which offers its Anthem HealthKeepers Plus coverage to eligible Virginia Medicaid/FAMIS Plus and FAMIS recipients, announced today that it will team with Capital Diaper Bank to help collect diapers and raise awareness about the important health benefits of keeping the Commonwealth of Virginia's tiniest residents in clean diapers.

Blue Shield Of California Foundation Announces $10.7 Million In First-Quarter Funding ›