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Welcome to the healthcare insights hub. We’re here to help organizations across every industry optimize their health coverage. From offering higher-quality care to finding ways to lower costs, you can use this resource to learn more about the timely topics that matter to you and your employees.
Health equity
NEW!

Addressing behavioral health disparities

Behavioral health conditions are on the rise and continue to disproportionately impact certain racial, socioeconomic and geographic groups. The next mini-eMagazine in our Health Equity series – Volume #3 Uniting to Advance Behavioral Health Equity – investigates these disparities, the cost implications on organizations and strategies to collectively meet the diverse healthcare needs of the workforce.

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15 MIN. READ
Health Equity
NEW!

Addressing Maternal Health Disparities

In the developed world, the United States is the most dangerous place to give birth—especially for women of color. The next mini-eMagazine in our Health Equity series—Volume #2 Working Together to Advance Maternal Health Equity—highlights maternal health disparities and their root causes, the impact on your workforce and organization and ways we can work together to make pregnancy safer for all women.

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15 MIN. READ
Health Equity
NEW WEBINAR!

Advancing Maternal Health Equity: Coming Together to Support Mothers in the Workforce

Join Reed Melton, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Stacia Cohen, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Stacey D. Stewart, March of Dimes and Brenna Shebel, Business Group on Health for a discussion around the maternal health crisis in America. What disparities are mothers of color facing, and what are key influencing factors? How is it impacting employers? And how can employers, health plan partners and other key stakeholders come together to advance change? Get answers to these questions and more by viewing our latest webinar.

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Health equity

Advancing Health Equity: How we can work together to drive change for your workforce

Join Albert Chu and Dr. Adam Myers, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Bridget Hurd, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Amanda Smith, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, for a discussion around the health equity crisis. How are health disparities impacting the workforce? What can employers, health plan partners and other stakeholders do to advance health equity together? Get answers to these questions and more by viewing our latest webinar.

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61 MIN. WATCH
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Health equity

Understanding How Health Disparities are Impacting your Workforce

The state of health equity in America is in crisis. Changing the tide takes working together. Read the first mini-eMagazine in our new series. Volume #1, The Journey Toward Health Equity Takes All of Us, takes a broad look at health disparities your employees may be facing, the impact it can have on your organization and what strategies you can leverage for your workforce. You'll also find an infographic highlighting health disparities by the numbers and the cost they are having for employers.

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Behavioral Health

Behavioral health & the changing workplace: What we must do next

The pandemic has amplified behavioral health challenges, like burnout, that affect the workforce and employers are looking for ways to better support their employees. Watch as Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies and leading industry voices break down some of these challenges, particularly with vaccines rolling out and hybrid work models taking shape, and discuss solutions for today and the future.

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61 MIN. WATCH
Behavioral Health

Addressing barriers to behavioral healthcare for your workforce

Two of the greatest challenges to helping people get the behavioral health support they need are stigma and behavioral healthcare inequities. In some cases there is a reluctance to talk about mental health, and quality behavioral healthcare is not equally available in all communities. In our latest mini-white paper, we explore these barriers along with some strategies to help address them and better support your workforce.

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Full Health Future of the Workforce
Behavioral Health

Workplace Changes and the Full Health Future of the Workforce

Changes across work and personal life are affecting behavioral health at record scale. Watch as Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's chief human resources officer and leading voices from Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Business Group on Health and ARCHANGELS discuss changes employers can make now that will influence the future of work.

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13 MIN. WATCH
Past Conference: May 2021

Strategies for Bringing Equity to Maternal Healthcare

Studies show Black, American Indian and Alaska Native women are more likely than white women to suffer and die from pregnancy-related causes in the U.S. Watch as experts from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, 4Kira4Moms and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield sit down as part of Business Group on Health’s Annual Conference to discuss strategies employers can use to help eliminate disparities and achieve equity in maternal healthcare.

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53 MIN. WATCH
Total cost of care

Taking a Total Cost of Care approach to control spending

There are many levers you can pull to help lower cost while providing your employees with higher-quality healthcare and a better overall experience. Understanding the full picture of Total Cost of Care and how this approach can uncover new ways for your organization to control spending is a great place to start.

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10 MIN. READ
Total Cost of Care

Better Together: Integrating Pharmacy and Medical Benefits

As pharmacy costs continue to rise, organizations are footing a good portion of the bill. Integrating pharmacy benefits with your medical plan may be a way to lower costs and improve your employees' health and healthcare experience. Read how data and insights are driving integration decisions for organizations.

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10 MIN. READ

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Whether you have 50 or 50,000 employees, Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies can provide a comprehensive healthcare solution that's strategically aligned to meet your business goals and the needs of your employees.

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The Health of America

By leveraging data-driven insights gained from the healthcare experiences of one in three Americans, the Health of America initiative provides essential research and analysis aimed at reducing healthcare costs, inspiring quality care and enabling communities to spark real change.

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