BCBS Departments and National Programs

Better Knowledge Campaign - A look at the rising healthcare costs and how BCBSA and Blue companies are helping to make quality healthcare affordable.

BlueWorks - A signature program within the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association's Healthcare Cost Campaign that showcases innovative programs developed by local BCBS companies.

Blues History - An overview of the history of BCBSA and the Blues System and a look at the System's future.

Anti-Fraud Initiatives - An overview of how Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies aggressively pursue every avenue in tracking down and preventing healthcare fraud.

Technology Evaluation Center (TEC) - A look at how this nationally recognized BCBSA department pioneered the development of scientific criteria for assessing medical technologies through reviews of clinical evidence and how it continues to lead in producing evidence-based technology assessments.

Federal Employee Program (FEP) - An association program that administers the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Benefit Plan for Federal Employees. It is the largest privately underwritten health insurance contract in the world.

Medicare Contractor Program - A look at how BCBSA has been involved in the Medicare program since 1965.

BlueCard and BlueCard Worldwide - An explanation of BCBSA's national program that enables members of Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to obtain healthcare services while traveling or living in another Blue Cross and Blue Shield service area.

Medical Cost Reference Guide (MCRG) - A leading online resource tool providing information on healthcare industry trends from nationally recognized data sources.