Blue Companies News Archive

Capital BlueCross, Harrisburg School District Teach Children The Importance Of Good Dental Health ›

Capital BlueCross is participating in a series of assemblies at Foose Elementary School in Harrisburg on Feb. 21 to teach children the importance of how to keep their teeth and gums clean and healthy for a lifetime.

Over 4,000 Children Run In The Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Alabama Kids Mercedes Marathon ›

Marking Its 75th Anniversary This Year, IBC President Daniel Hilferty Unveils New Building Sign ›

Marking the beginning of the company's 75 anniversary in 2013, Independence Blue Cross president and CEO Daniel J. Hilferty unveils the company's new building signage with associates celebrating their own milestone anniversaries. "I'm proud that as we commemorate our company's long and storied past, we also showcase the exciting and innovative ways IBC is boldly leading the way in the transformation of health care. This bright sign illuminating our new logo is a perfect way to start the celebration," said Hilferty.

Highmark Pilots Ways To Save Alerts™ From Change Healthcare To Engage Members Through Savings Suggestions ›

Highmark Inc. announced today that it is partnering with Change Healthcare Corporation to introduce to a select group of customers a tool called Ways to Save Alerts™, which educates and empowers employees to make better health care decisions.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield And Texas Health Resources Implement Innovative Reforms To Improve Quality Of Care And Reduce Costs  ›

Court Approvals Pave Path To Highmark’s Affiliation With Jefferson Regional Medical Center And Takes Highmark One Step Closer To Affiliation With West Penn Allegheny Health System  ›

Capital BlueCross, Good Measures Team Up To Offer App\Web Program That Leads To Healthier Living ›

Anyone looking for an easy way to track and tailor their lifestyle habits to meet their personal health goals needs to look no further than the Capital Blue retail store at the Promenade Shops in Saucon Valley. That is where Capital BlueCross and Good Measures are hosting a series of one-hour seminars on how to download, set-up and use the Good Measures contextual nutrition and lifestyle program.

Alabamians Can Get Short-Term Health Coverage Through 2013 ›

Alabamians who need short-term healthcare coverage can now get Blue Linksm from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama through 2013 without being denied coverage for medical reasons.

WellPoint Names Swedish Chief Executive Officer ›

WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP) today announced that its board of directors has elected Joseph Swedish as the company's new chief executive officer, effective March 25, 2013. Swedish, 61, who most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer for Trinity Health Corporation, succeeds interim chief executive officer John Cannon. Cannon will remain with WellPoint, and in addition to his role as Executive Vice President of Legal & Public Affairs he will help guide the transition, providing continuity and operational leadership.

Highmark's Transparency Tools Help Consumers Shop For Health Care ›

In an ongoing effort to advance its transparency solutions, Highmark continues to launch new tools to help its members make important health care decisions.

Pennsylvania eHealth Initiative Elects Robert Torres Of Capital BlueCross As Its Chairman For 2013 ›

Robert Torres, Capital BlueCross vice president of Health Information Technology, was elected by the Pennsylvania eHealth Initiative (PAeHI) as its board chairperson for 2013. As chairperson, Torres is an officer of the board, representing insurance organizations.

Florida Blue And Cleveland Clinic Florida Create Accountable Care Arrangement ›

Florida Blue, Florida’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield company, and Cleveland Clinic Florida are proud to announce the execution of a Letter of Intent, which signifies their commitment to create an accountable care program.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Of New Jersey Expands Medical Home Program Driving Quality And Affordability ›

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey today announced the expansion of its patient-centered medical home (PCMH) program. Under the expansion, an additional 45,000 Horizon BCBSNJ members, for a total of 200,000 members, will be served by medical home practices.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Vermont Named As One Of 2013 Best Places To Work In Vermont ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) was recently named as one of the 2013 Best Places to Work in Vermont. The annual list of the Best Places to Work in Vermont was created by Vermont Business Magazine, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, the Vermont Department of Economic Development, the Vermont Department of Labor, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Vermont State Council and Best Companies Group.

Highmark Foundation Teams With Accenture To Implement Patient Navigation Pilot At Western Pennsylvania Hospitals ›

The Highmark Foundation will team with Accenture to establish and implement a patient navigation pilot program at two Western Pennsylvania hospitals: St. Vincent Health System in Erie and Allegheny Valley in Pittsburgh.

Blue Cross Executive Peggy Scott Selected Among The 25 Business Insurance Women To Watch  ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Peggy Scott was chosen by Business Insurance magazine as one of its 25 Women to Watch for 2012.

Independence Blue Cross Facebook Fans Vote Back On My Feet Favorite Philly Charity ›

Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announced that Back on My Feet, a non-profit teaching critical work and life skills to individuals living in homeless and transitional facilities, has been voted the winner of the company's Season for Giving online charity campaign. The Back on My Feet Philadelphia chapter received $5,000 from Independence Blue Cross, while four runners-up were awarded $1,000 each from the Philadelphia-based health insurer.

Registration Now Open For The Highmark Walk For A Healthy Community, Scheduled In Five Locations Throughout Pennsylvania ›

Registration for the annual Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community is now open for its five walk sites in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Bethlehem, Erie and Johnstown, Pa. Since the event's inception in 2003, Highmark has helped 200 Pennsylvania nonprofit health and human service organizations raise more $5.5 million.

Highmark Introduces Interactive Tool To Help Employers Prepare For Decisions In Era Of Health Care Reform ›

For employers, the Affordable Care Act adds new regulations, new costs and new complexity to the job of determining employee health insurance coverage beginning in 2014. Highmark is responding with the "Highmark Health Care Reform Planner," an interactive tool that helps Highmark customers consider their range of coverage options under reform. The four-step planner creates a unique profile using client-specific data and workforce priorities; presents the key impacts of reform; and models a client's coverage options and costs. Ultimately, the planner generates a valuable summary report.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Texas Proud To Sponsor Austin Launch Of “Back On My Feet” Program ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is working with the Back on My Feet (BoMF) organization to Focus on Health for the Homeless. BoMF is a national nonprofit organization that uses running to help those experiencing homelessness change the way they see themselves so they can make real change that results in employment and independent living.