The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Press Room
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The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Press Room provides the media with easy access to up-to-date news on BCBSA, and its member companies.
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The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 39 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies, that collectively provide healthcare coverage for more than 99 million – one in three – Americans. The Association is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in Washington, D.C.
Latest News
BCBS Companies Deliver Message To Capitol Hill:
Changing Payment Incentives 'Crucial Step' In Healthcare Reform
April 15, 2008 - The Blue Cross and Blue Shield System strongly believes everyone should have health insurance. However, the Blues are concerned a healthcare system that is unaffordable for many today will not work for even more people tomorrow.
Today, three leading Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies came to Capitol Hill to brief the Administration and congressional staff, consumer and employer groups, policy experts, and others, about what they are doing to base payment for doctors and hospitals on the quality of medical care they provide to patients, rather than the volume of services. Speakers included chief medical officers from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Highmark Inc.
Press Kit:
Press Release
The Pathway to Covering America
Blue Distinction Overview
Speaker Information:
Alissa Fox, Vice President, Legislative and Regulatory Policy, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Donald R. Fischer, MD, MBA, Senior Vice President, Integrated Clinical Services and Chief Medical Officer, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Robert J. Mandel, MD, MBA, Vice President, Health Care Services, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Jon R. Rice, MD, MHA, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Medical Management, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
Media Contact:
Kelly Miller
202.626.4825
