Addressing barriers to health — one ZIP code at a time
Blue Cross Blue Shield Institute℠ is a subsidiary of BCBSA whose mission is to identify and address the social and environmental determinants of health that affect 60% of health outcomes.
Nutrition Deserts
Illuminating challenges associated with accessibility to healthy, nutritious foods
Transportation Barriers
Uncovering transportation issues that prevent access to medical appointments and critical medications
Unrivaled insight into hidden health infrastructure
Revealing the impact of environmental and behavioral barriers to customize solutions at the ZIP code level.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Establishes the Blue Cross Blue Shield InstituteSM to Tackle Barriers to Healthcare Access
Learn more about the BCBS Institute℠ mission, vision and social impact.
Meet the Blue Cross Blue Shield Institute Leadership Team
Kim A. Keck
President and CEO of BCBSA
Chairman of the Board of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Institute
Blue Cross Blue Shield Institute℠ (BCBS Institute℠) is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, a federation of 36 independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.