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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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$5 Million Gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to Fund Scholarships for UH Medical Students; Create Pipeline Program
The University of Houston College of Medicine has received a $5 million gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). The gift will provide $3.5 million for scholarships to at least 35 medical students and $1.5 million to create a pipeline program to attract and retain students from diverse backgrounds who have an interest in practicing primary care medicine.
January 22, 2020
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies Join Forces with Civica Rx to Lower Costs of Select High-Cost Generic Medications
18 BCBS companies to provide $55 million to help create a Civica subsidiary with the goal of bringing lower-cost, generic medications to individuals and families
January 22, 2020
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement on the Administration’s Health Care Cost Transparency Rules
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association President and CEO Scott Serota issued the following statement today regarding the administration’s rules on health care cost transparency.
November 15, 2019
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Reports Americans with Multiple Sclerosis are Three Times More Likely to Have Behavioral Health Conditions
Commercially insured Americans with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are three times more likely to have behavioral health conditions, including major depression and substance use disorder, than the overall population, according to a new Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) report.
October 8, 2019
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement on Energy and Commerce Markup on Surprise Billing
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Senior Vice President Justine Handelman issued the following statement today in response to the new amendment being considered by the Energy and Commerce Committee during today’s markup on surprise billing.
July 17, 2019
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Blue Health Intelligence Invite Cutting-Edge Companies to Enter the BlueCross BlueShield Data Innovation Challenge
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and Blue Health Intelligence® (BHI) invite visionary companies to enter the BlueCross BlueShield Data Innovation Challenge to develop solutions that increase access to care, enhance patient engagement, and improve care delivery and outcomes.
April 30, 2019
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Preventive Screenings Lead to Better Outcomes and Reduced Spending

$5 Million Gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to Fund Scholarships for UH Medical Students; Create Pipeline Program

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies Join Forces with Civica Rx to Lower Costs of Select High-Cost Generic Medications

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement on the Administration’s Health Care Cost Transparency Rules

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Reports Americans with Multiple Sclerosis are Three Times More Likely to Have Behavioral Health Conditions

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement on Energy and Commerce Markup on Surprise Billing

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Blue Health Intelligence Invite Cutting-Edge Companies to Enter the BlueCross BlueShield Data Innovation Challenge