Blue Companies News Archive

Blue Cross Of Northeastern Pennsylvania Enhances Online Shopping Portal ›

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BCNEPA) recently launched an expanded version of The Blue Cross Store, a full-service online marketplace designed for individual consumers and employers seeking health insurance coverage.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Of New Jersey Names Douglas E. Falduto As Vice President And Chief Security Officer ›

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey announced today that Chief Security Officer Douglas E. Falduto has been appointed to the newly-created position of Vice President, Administration and Chief Security Officer, effective January 14, 2013.

Brian Griffin Named President Of Empire BlueCross BlueShield  ›

Brian Griffin has been named president and general manager of Empire BlueCross BlueShield, effective January 21. In this position, Griffin will be responsible for the management of Empire’s local group and individual business in New York, including sales, account management, provider relations and contracting, underwriting and product delivery, as well as maintaining customer relationships. In addition, he will be responsible for the development of Empire’s long-term strategic direction and collaborating with local and state elected officials and thought leaders to improve the health of New Yorkers.

WellPoint Names Patrick Blair Chief Marketing Officer  ›

WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP) announced today that Patrick Blair has been named senior vice president and chief marketing officer. In this role, Blair will be responsible for leading all marketing initiatives and partnering with WellPoint’s leadership team to drive profitable growth across all WellPoint’s business segments including Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid and Specialty.

Independence Blue Cross Strikes Deal With Penn Medicine ›

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) announced it has renewed a four-year agreement with the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine) to provide covered benefits for all of IBC's members at Penn Medicine's hospitals. The agreement includes IBC's industry-leading pay for performance and accountable care payment model that will reward Penn Medicine's hospitals and their staff physicians for improving the quality of care and lowering costs for consumers.

Jay Godla Joins Highmark As Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer ›

Highmark Inc. today announced the appointment of Jayanth (Jay) Godla as executive vice president and chief strategy officer. In this role, Mr. Godla will lead Highmark's long-range strategic planning efforts and identify future growth and affiliation opportunities.

Empire BlueCross Announces Winners Of The Get Active, Get Fit School Challenge ›

Empire BlueCross today announced the winners of the Get Active, Get Fit School Challenge. An effort between Empire and Radio Disney AM 1460, Get Active, Get Fit motivates kids and families to achieve fitness together by engaging in fun activities. In order to successfully complete the challenge, students had to be active for a minimum of 40 of the 55 days during the event, which ran from Oct. 1, 2012 through Nov. 24, 2012.

Finding The Right Provider For Specific Health Needs Is Even Easier Now For Capital Bluecross Customers ›

Looking for a doctor or hospital with specific qualifications is easier now for Capital BlueCross customers thanks to recent upgrades to the company’s popular Find a Provider tool. The Find a Provider tool is part of Capital BlueCross’ focus on meeting the health and financial needs of its customers through products, services and on-line tools that can be tailored to each individual.

Horizon Connect Is Making Health Insurance A Retail Success ›

From getting a flu shot to getting straight answers on benefit and claims questions, visitors to Horizon Connect in Moorestown, located at 1680 Nixon Drive in the East Gate Square shopping center, have been getting satisfaction -- in large numbers-- during the retail center’s first three months of operations. The Horizon Connect retail center is helping change how consumers interact with their health insurance company.

New Agreement Announced By Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Texas And The University Of Texas System ›

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and The University of Texas System (The UT System) have announced that they are extending their relationship with the UT SELECT program for The UT System’s employees, retirees and dependents. BCBSTX is honored to have been the System’s medical plan administrator since 2001 and this new contract extends the current agreement by another six years.

Blue Health Intelligence® Creates An “Informatics Center Of Excellence” Through Acquisition Of Intelimedix ›

Blue Health Intelligence (BHI), a leading healthcare data and analytics company, has announced that it has acquired Intelimedix, a healthcare analytics firm specializing in employer group and payer reporting solutions.

Highmark Is One Of 14 Pennsylvania Companies Recognized By The American Heart Association As A "Fit-Friendly Worksite" At The Platinum Level ›

Highmark Inc. is one of only 14 companies in Pennsylvania recognized as a platinum-level "Fit-Friendly Worksite" by the American Heart Association (AHA) for offering a culture of wellness to employees and for achieving measurable outcomes that include decreased health care expenses and improved workforce productivity.

Regence Employees Pledge $1.2 Million To Support Community Nonprofit Organizations ›

159 Schools Share $148,798 In Healthy Habits For Life Grants From The Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Kansas Foundation ›

School nurses, teachers and administrators in 55 Kansas counties will be able to deliver at- school programs aimed at improving the health of Kansas children by sharing $148,798.73 in Healthy Habits for Life grants from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation. The BCBSKS Foundation distributed the funds in mid-December to 159 schools, allowing school personnel to deliver programs in 2013 that will help students reduce their cardiovascular risk, increase their physical activity or learn healthy eating habits.

Florida Blue And Moffitt Cancer Center Create Cancer-Specific Accountable Care Arrangement ›

Florida Blue, Florida’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield company, and Moffitt Cancer Center are proud to announce a new agreement creating an accountable care program specific to the treatment of cancer.

Independence Blue Cross's New Find A Doctor Tool Empowers Better Health Care Choices ›

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) is launching a new online Find a Doctor tool to give its members even more capabilities to find doctors, hospitals, and other health care professionals who meet their personal health care needs.

Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Minnesota Names Michael J. Guyette As President And CEO ›

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) board of trustees announced today the appointment of Michael J. Guyette as president and chief executive officer. Guyette will begin his duties on January 7. Scott Lynch, who had been serving as president and chief executive officer on an interim basis, will remain senior vice president and chief legal officer.

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

Thousands of needy Vermont youngsters will be able to enjoy warm, high-quality socks again this winter, the fifth year that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Cabot Hosiery Mills/Darn Tough Vermont, and the state’s community action agencies and homeless shelters have joined forces to improve the health and comfort of Vermont children.

Capital Blue Health And Wellness Store Opens To The Lehigh Valley Community ›

In this season of giving and wishes for good health, Capital BlueCross is doing its part by announcing the opening of a 6,700-square-foot, one-of-a-kind health and wellness store in the Lehigh Valley called Capital Blue.

Blue Shield Of California Foundation Announces $6.4 Million In Fourth-Quarter Funding ›

Blue Shield of California Foundation (BSCF) announced today $6.4 million in fourth-quarter grantmaking. The majority of these funds will support cutting-edge strategies for strengthening, integrating, and advancing California’s healthcare safety net. Investments will also support innovative projects and partnerships within the field of domestic violence. These funds bring BSCF’s total 2012 grantmaking to more than $30 million.