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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WellPoint's State Sponsored Business division announced today an agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to serve as an administrative subcontractor for the plan's Texas STAR and CHIP contract in the Travis Service area which includes Travis, Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee and Williamson counties. This unique arrangement capitalizes on WellPoint's expertise in Medicaid managed care and BCBSTX's history of...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (BCBSF) has enlisted the assistance of nine community and business leaders to join its Multicultural Advisory Council (MAC) to accelerate the company's leadership efforts in expanding its diversity and cultural awareness in business markets throughout the state. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110707/CL31724LOGO ) With the input from the members in MAC, BCBSF will obtain outside expert...
Nationwide effort aims to clear homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescriptions drugs CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --In a nationwide effort to prevent medication abuse and diversion by ridding homes of unwanted and unnecessary prescription drugs, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is again supporting the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day taking place on Saturday, October 29. "Unused...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. and CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) today announced a collaboration with Allscripts (Nasdaq: MDRX) that will make Electronic Health Records (EHR) available to more than 750 North Carolina physicians, including over 150 physicians in 39 free clinics, allowing them to connect to the statewide Health Information Exchange (HIE). The new initiative, called the North Carolina Program to Advance Technology for Health...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Knowing and understanding the cost of a medical procedure before it takes place helps people to be more than health care users - it helps them become informed health care consumers, says Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF). BCBSF has unveiled 'Know Before You Go' - an online tool which helps consumers make better decisions about their health care needs - via the company's interactive Web site - MyBlueService. This new online tool...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation (BCBSF Foundation) is accepting nominations for the Sapphire Award to recognize excellence in community health programming and leadership. Nominations for organizations, programs and individuals will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. EDT on Oct. 21. Honorees will be named at the Sapphire Award Symposium in February 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110218/CL49051LOGO ) For...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida's (BCBSF) annual policyholders' meeting today, Chris Doerr, executive vice president, chief administrative officer and chief financial officer, reported that 2010 marked the company's 22nd consecutive year of positive performance and increased membership. "This success is the result of our implementation of new strategies for our marketing, delivery and distribution processes, the expansion of our...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation (BCBSF Foundation), the philanthropic affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF), recently approved grants to Florida health nonprofits to help improve access to health care for Floridians in need. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050112/NEW019LOGO) "During our first decade, more than one million people have accessed health care services through nonprofit health...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation (BCBSF Foundation) is now accepting proposals for the Improving Access to Health Care (IMPACT) Grant Program 2011 Winter Grant Cycle. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. EDT on Sept. 28. Applications will be accepted from Florida health nonprofits seeking to improve access to health care for Floridians, particularly the uninsured and underserved. (Logo:...
EAGAN, Minn., Aug. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) has teamed with Linkwell Health to deliver national, brand-name manufacturer coupons that offer wholesome choices to help members focus on their health. Blue Cross' new coupon program recently reached the mailboxes of more than 90,000 of its members with coupons and recipes for "better-for-you" foods to make healthier choices, save money and achieve a sustainable healthy lifestyle....
