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Buck selected by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona for retirement consulting services

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
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b'NEW YORK, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Buck , an integrated HR and benefits consulting, technology, and administration services firm, today announced that it was selected by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) to provide a range of retirement, actuarial, and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) consulting services.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Buck , an integrated HR and benefits consulting, technology, and administration services firm, today announced that it was selected by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) to provide a range of retirement, actuarial, and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) consulting services.
  • Following a competitive process, Buck was selected based on its breadth of experience, strategic outlook, innovative tools, and nimble approach.\n"We were very impressed with the energetic and well-informed outlook of the Buck team," said Mark El-Tawil, Chief Financial Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.
  • "\nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) is committed to helping Arizonans get healthier faster and stay healthier longer.
  • BCBSAZ, a not-for-profit company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

Sutter Health | Aetna to Expand Insurance Product Offerings in Northern California

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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Today, if an employer wants a fully insured product, it must select an Aetna plan that includes the Sutter Health | Aetna performance network.

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  • Today, if an employer wants a fully insured product, it must select an Aetna plan that includes the Sutter Health | Aetna performance network.
  • Sutter Health and Aetna Insurance Company received its Certificate of Authority from the California Department of Insurance and plans to offer and/or underwrite health insurance products upon approval.
  • Sutter Health | Aetna is the brand name used for products and services provided by Sutter Health and Aetna Administrative Services LLC.
  • Sutter Health | Aetna is an affiliate of Sutter Health and of Aetna Life Insurance Company and its affiliates (Aetna).

Independence Blue Cross selects local nurses to honor through Celebrate Caring

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Monday, May 10, 2021
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b"PHILADELPHIA, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This National Nurses Week, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) will shine a light on ten outstanding individuals through its annual Celebrate Caring campaign.

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  • b"PHILADELPHIA, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This National Nurses Week, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) will shine a light on ten outstanding individuals through its annual Celebrate Caring campaign.
  • Three winners and seven finalists were selected from over 1,400 nominations.\nCelebrate Caring debuted in 2019 to honor nurses who provide superior care and compassion to their patients and community.
  • Independence will also host a virtual celebration for the nurses and organizations involved in the campaign.\nIndependence Blue Cross is the leading health insurance organization in southeastern Pennsylvania.
  • Independence Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.\n"

Blue Shield of California Provides $300,000 to Support Youth Development, Social Justice, and Health Equity in Communities of Color

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Friday, May 7, 2021
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We are grateful for Blue Shield\'s support to help us reach even more youths in need.

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  • We are grateful for Blue Shield\'s support to help us reach even more youths in need.
  • Blue Shield of California is a tax paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Shield Association with over 4.5 million members, over 7,500 employees and more than $21 billion in annual revenue.
  • Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare healthcare service plans in California.
  • The company has contributed more than $150 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation in the last four years to have an impact on California communities.\nFor more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit news.blueshieldca.com .\n'

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Launches Nevada Doula Program To Improve Maternal Health and Birth Outcomes

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Friday, May 7, 2021
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b'Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has partnered with Reno Doula Project to launch a new maternal health program in Washoe County that makes doula services available to the Medicaid health plan\xe2\x80\x99s pregnant members at no cost.

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  • b'Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has partnered with Reno Doula Project to launch a new maternal health program in Washoe County that makes doula services available to the Medicaid health plan\xe2\x80\x99s pregnant members at no cost.
  • They support pregnant people in both hospital and home birth settings by answering questions, addressing concerns and helping to develop a birth plan.
  • More than a dozen pregnant women have already enrolled in Anthem\xe2\x80\x99s doula program, and there is capacity for many more.
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Community Care health Plan of Nevada, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Report Shows Disconnect Between Increased Stress and Mental Health Diagnoses

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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\xe2\x80\x9cTeachers are often the first to recognize potential mental health issues among their students, however distance learning may have made that more difficult.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cTeachers are often the first to recognize potential mental health issues among their students, however distance learning may have made that more difficult.
  • The margin of error for the total sample at the 95 percent confidence level is +/- 4 percentage points.\nAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Rocky Mountain Hospital and Medical Service, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
  • Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado is available at www.anthem.com .

Florida Blue Foundation 2021 Sapphire Awards honor nine organizations for excellent services addressing mental well-being, health equity and food security

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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UCF Restores received a $60,000 award.\nDACCO Behavioral Health (Tampa) serves people with mental health and substance use disorders.

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  • UCF Restores received a $60,000 award.\nDACCO Behavioral Health (Tampa) serves people with mental health and substance use disorders.
  • This program was honored with a $30,000 award.\nThis is the 16th year the Florida Blue Foundation has presented the Sapphire Awards to individuals, programs and organizations in community health.
  • The Florida Blue Foundation\'s programs are focused on advancing mental well-being, improving health equity, impacting food security and addressing systemic racism and resulting health disparities.
  • It is a trade name of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

New Research Reveals Disconnect Between Increased Stress and Lower Behavioral Health Diagnoses Rates in Nevada

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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Younger adults and adolescents also had a decrease in mental health diagnoses for the full year of 2020.

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  • Younger adults and adolescents also had a decrease in mental health diagnoses for the full year of 2020.
  • However, diagnoses and treatment for anxiety and dementia for older adults were among the few mental health diagnoses that grew in 2020.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWhile normally a decline in mental health diagnoses would signal something positive, we know that given the current circumstances, the need is there,\xe2\x80\x9d said Dr. Jacob Moussai, Medical Director Behavioral Health Services, West Region, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
  • Through its affiliated companies, Anthem serves more than 116 million people, including more than 43 million within its family of health plans.
  • Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Nevada is available at www.anthem.com .

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Data Reveals Disconnect Between Increased Stress and Lower Diagnoses Rates

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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The margin of error for the total sample at the 95 percent confidence level is +/- 4 percentage points.\nAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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  • The margin of error for the total sample at the 95 percent confidence level is +/- 4 percentage points.\nAnthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
  • Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana is available at www.anthem.com .
  • Also, follow us on Twitter @AnthemBCBS_News and @AnthemBCBS or find us on Facebook.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210504005950/en/\n'

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Expands Efforts to Fight Food Insecurity in Kentucky with Nearly $1.5 Million Commitment

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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b"Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky (Anthem) announced today that it will donate nearly $1.5 million over the next three years to Dare to Care Food Bank; Feeding America, Kentucky\xe2\x80\x99s Heartland (FAKH); and God\xe2\x80\x99s Pantry Food Bank.

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  • b"Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky (Anthem) announced today that it will donate nearly $1.5 million over the next three years to Dare to Care Food Bank; Feeding America, Kentucky\xe2\x80\x99s Heartland (FAKH); and God\xe2\x80\x99s Pantry Food Bank.
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
  • Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky is available at www.anthem.com .
  • God\xe2\x80\x99s Pantry Food Bank distributed 41.4 million pounds of groceries products to nearly 200,000 individuals, including more than 13 million pounds of fresh produce in fiscal year 2020.