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Infographic January 23, 2019 Planned orthopedic procedures including knee and hip replacement surgeries are on the rise in the U.S.
Report March 29, 2017 Link exists between a population’s health and a growing economy, higher incomes and lower unemployment
Report March 20, 2016 Newly enrolled members in the individual health insurance market after health care reform: The experience from 2014 and 2015 Read The Full Report
Report July 16, 2015 A study of cost variation for percutaneous coronary interventions (angioplasties) in the U.S.
Article January 21, 2015 Report finds significant cost variations in knee and hip replacement procedures across the U.S. Read The Full Article
Report January 21, 2015 A study of cost variations for knee and hip replacement surgeries in the U.S.
Article August 24, 2018 To manage healthcare costs, an employer dives into employee wellness Read The Full Article
YouTube URL Video November 27, 2017 Paul Markovich on creating a sustainable and affordable healthcare system
Article March 11, 2020 Using a multi-pronged approach to fight substance use disorder Read The Full Article
Article February 20, 2020 Children’s mental healthcare: improving access and affordability in Rhode Island
Article December 19, 2019 Video: Tackling the most complex patient cases to improve lives and make healthcare more affordable
Article November 19, 2019 Matt All, president and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, on focusing on the moments that matter most in healthcare Read The Full Article
Article November 15, 2019 Kevin Conlin, chairman, president and CEO, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, on healthcare at the crossroads
Article October 10, 2019 Blue Shield of California patients and their doctors can now compare drug prices right in the exam room
Article October 8, 2019 Connecting multiple sclerosis patients with personalized care Read The Full Article
Article September 30, 2019 Video: Patient-centered medical homes offer more coordinated, holistic approach to care
Article July 9, 2019 Putting mental health in schools to reach students in need Read The Full Article
Article May 17, 2019 Would a check in the mail encourage you to choose a lower cost MRI? This study says it might.
Article February 28, 2019 When it comes to prescription cost and quality, putting consumers in the driver’s seat
Article January 23, 2019 Three trends making knee and hip replacements more affordable and higher quality
Article October 16, 2018 Blue Cross of Idaho shows a neurosurgeon how to lower costs without hurting quality
Video January 23, 2018 I. Steven Udvarhelyi on establishing incentives for providers Watch The Full Video
YouTube URL Video October 10, 2017 Daniel J. Loepp on healthcare being a uniquely personal experience
Article December 2, 2014 Collaborating to transform healthcare: Higher quality and patient satisfaction at lower cost
Article November 10, 2014 How data and quality can help heal the healthcare system Read The Full Article
Article January 23, 2019 Blue Distinction®: Finding a Center of Excellence for knee and hip replacements
