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Preventive Screenings Lead to Better Outcomes and Reduced Spending

New research from BCBSA and Blue Health Intelligence demonstrates the clear health and financial benefits of preventive cancer screenings

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement Supportive of Build Back Better Framework
Today, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s President and CEO Kim Keck issued the following statement on the White House’s Build Back Better Act framework. “We are pleased with the Build Back Better Act framework that President Biden announced today, which includes many actions to make health care more affordable, equitable and accessible for all Americans. The extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits will save individuals and families thousands of dollars each year on their health care premiums, and it will help millions of people living in states that have not expanded Medicaid.
October 28, 2021
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Names New Chief Clinical Transformation Officer and Chief Financial Officer
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) has announced Dr. Adam Myers as its new senior vice president and chief clinical transformation officer, effective Sept. 30, and Christina Fisher as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer, beginning Nov. 1.
October 19, 2021
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Health Insurance Providers Help Vaccinate More Than 2 Million Seniors Against COVID-19 in Underserved Communities
Health insurance providers helped vaccinate more than 2 million seniors against COVID-19 in under 100 days as a result of the Vaccine Community Connectors (VCC) program.
July 1, 2021
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- Affordable Care Act
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement on the Supreme Court's Ruling on the Affordable Care Act
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association President and CEO Kim Keck issued the following statement on the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in California vs. Texas, the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
June 17, 2021
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP) Joins White House Effort to Achieve National Vaccination Goal
Today the Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) Government-wide Service Benefit Plan, also known as the Federal Employee Program® (FEP®) announced it will launch a COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program starting Friday, June 11, 2021, to encourage members to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and help meet President Biden’s goal of having at least 70% of the U.S. adult population receive one or more vaccinations for COVID-19 by July 4, 2021.
June 8, 2021
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Study Reports Higher Childbirth Complication Rates for Black and Hispanic Women Regardless of Age
Black women under the age of 24 are more likely to experience severe childbirth complications than white women over the age of 35, according to new data from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA).
May 20, 2021
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Preventive Screenings Lead to Better Outcomes and Reduced Spending

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement Supportive of Build Back Better Framework

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Names New Chief Clinical Transformation Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Health Insurance Providers Help Vaccinate More Than 2 Million Seniors Against COVID-19 in Underserved Communities

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement on the Supreme Court's Ruling on the Affordable Care Act

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP) Joins White House Effort to Achieve National Vaccination Goal

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Study Reports Higher Childbirth Complication Rates for Black and Hispanic Women Regardless of Age