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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 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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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement on Rise in Violence Against the Asian Community
The deadly attack this week in Atlanta is the latest in a surge of violence against the Asian community during the coronavirus pandemic. This increasing violence is painful and traumatic. It’s devastating that the more vulnerable populations are being targeted -- youth, elderly and women are experiencing the brunt of the attacks.
March 18, 2021
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement on the Confirmation of Xavier Becerra as Secretary of HHS
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association President and CEO Kim Keck issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s confirmation of Xavier Becerra as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
March 18, 2021
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Partners with Feeding America® and its Network of 200 Food Banks to Drive Education of COVID-19 Vaccination
Today, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and Feeding America® announced a new partnership aimed at increasing equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine by providing trusted clinical information that highlights the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination.
March 18, 2021
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Health Insurance Providers Commit to Help Millions of Seniors in Underserved Communities Receive COVID Vaccines
Health insurance providers today committed to supporting a new effort that will promote health equity by removing barriers to vaccinations for 2 million Americans most at risk of COVID-19.
March 4, 2021
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Preventive Screenings Lead to Better Outcomes and Reduced Spending

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

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement on Rise in Violence Against the Asian Community

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement on the Confirmation of Xavier Becerra as Secretary of HHS

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Partners with Feeding America® and its Network of 200 Food Banks to Drive Education of COVID-19 Vaccination

Health Insurance Providers Commit to Help Millions of Seniors in Underserved Communities Receive COVID Vaccines