Health maintenance organizations

WATS3D Receives Medically Necessary Designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

SUFFERN, N.Y., March 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WATS3D, a diagnostic platform used by physicians to detect Barretts esophagus (BE), pre-cancer and cancerous cells in the esophagus, has received a positive medically necessary designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Kansas City.

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  • SUFFERN, N.Y., March 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WATS3D, a diagnostic platform used by physicians to detect Barretts esophagus (BE), pre-cancer and cancerous cells in the esophagus, has received a positive medically necessary designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Kansas City.
  • Members of BCBS Kansas City, Hawaii Medical Services Association (HMSA), BCBS South Carolina, and Avalon, now have access to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Guideline approved technology.
  • Were excited to strengthen our medical policy status within the Blue Cross Blue Shield network with the addition of Kansas City, says CDx Diagnostics CEO Bill Huffnagle.
  • Most importantly, over 600,000 individuals in the Kansas City market now have access to this potentially life-saving technology.

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center Recognized for Distinguish Quality, Health Outcomes in Bariatric Surgery

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

OLNEY, Md., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --MedStar Health, today announced MedStar Montgomery Medical Center has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), part of CareFirst's Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.

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  • OLNEY, Md., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --MedStar Health, today announced MedStar Montgomery Medical Center has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), part of CareFirst's Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
  • MedStar Montgomery earned the distinction as a nationally designated healthcare facility for its commitment to delivering high quality patient safety and better health outcomes.
  • MedStar Montgomery Medical Center is proud to be recognized by CareFirst for meeting the rigorous Blue Distinction Center quality selection criteria for bariatric surgery set by the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
  • For 100 years, MedStar Montgomery has served as a medical care provider and community health resource offering high-quality, personalized care.

BlueCross, East Tennessee State University Launching BlueSky Tennessee Institute

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Monday, March 8, 2021

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has partnered with East Tennessee State University (ETSU) to create BlueSky Tennessee Institute.

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  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has partnered with East Tennessee State University (ETSU) to create BlueSky Tennessee Institute.
  • With BlueSky Institute, we can meet a critical business need while expanding opportunities for students in our community.
  • The BlueSky Tennessee Institute will be based at the BlueCross BlueShield headquarters in Chattanooga, Tenn.
  • East Tennessee State University was founded in 1911 with a singular mission to improve the quality of life for the people of the region.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Joins National Effort to Help Vaccinate Seniors in Underserved Communities

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

BOSTON, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced it will join Blue Cross companies across the country, along with members of America's Health Insurance Plans, in helping to vaccinate2 million seniors living in the most vulnerable communities.

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  • BOSTON, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced it will join Blue Cross companies across the country, along with members of America's Health Insurance Plans, in helping to vaccinate2 million seniors living in the most vulnerable communities.
  • "This is an extension of our commitment to doing everything we can to help end this pandemic," said Andrew Dreyfus, Blue Cross' president and CEO.
  • Blue Cross will use its member data and advanced analytics and rely on a number of methods to help identify the most vulnerable communities and members.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ( www.bluecrossma.org ) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston.

Vicki Hildebrand Joins Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts as Chief Information Officer

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

BOSTON, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vicki Hildebrand has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts as chief information officer.

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  • BOSTON, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vicki Hildebrand has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts as chief information officer.
  • Prior to joining Blue Cross, Hildebrand served as chief information officer and vice president of business technology at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, responsible for all information technology, including data management, security, infrastructure operations and business-facing applications.She formerly served as chief information officer at the U.S. Department of Transportation, where she led all the department's IT capabilities.
  • "I am excited to join the Blue Cross leadership team and advance the company's strategy to provide an unparalleled consumer experience to our clinical partners, customers and members," Hildebrand said.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ( www.bluecrossma.org ) isa community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies Join National Commitment to Protect Employees and Communities from COVID-19

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies joined the Rally for Recovery Commitment to protect employees, encourage COVID-19 vaccinations and educate staff and local communities on ways to mitigate the spread of the virus.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies joined the Rally for Recovery Commitment to protect employees, encourage COVID-19 vaccinations and educate staff and local communities on ways to mitigate the spread of the virus.
  • "We need to come together to stop the spread of this unforgiving virus," said Kim Keck, president and CEO of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, which is also joining the pledge.
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that joined the Rally for Recovery Commitment include: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Hawaii, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Blue Cross of Idaho, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Blue Shield of California, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Capital BlueCross, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Florida Blue , Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross, Premera Blue Cross, Regence BlueShield of Idaho, BlueCross BlueShield of Puerto Rico, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
  • The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 35 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide health care coverage for one in three Americans.

Empire BlueCross BlueShield Partners with On-Demand Healthcare Service Ready to Provide New York City Residents Medical Care in Their Homes

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

On-demand healthcare service Ready is now offering at-home healthcare services to Empire BlueCross BlueShield members located in New York City.

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  • On-demand healthcare service Ready is now offering at-home healthcare services to Empire BlueCross BlueShield members located in New York City.
  • Empire, which has been serving New Yorkers for nearly 90 years, is the first major New York insurer to implement Readys services.
  • Readys Responders, who typically have backgrounds as EMTs and Paramedics, provide in-person care and COVID-19 testing.
  • Ready is excited to partner with Empire BlueCross BlueShield and to unlock convenient, on-demand healthcare by bringing it to New York City residents when and where they need it, said Jeremy Corbett, EVP of Business Development Strategy & Partnerships at Ready.

Ethema Announces Blue Cross In-Network Contract for ARIA Treatment Center

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 1, 2021

ARIA is contracted to provide services to holders of HMO policies under the Florida Blue, My Blue and other Blue Cross brands.

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  • ARIA is contracted to provide services to holders of HMO policies under the Florida Blue, My Blue and other Blue Cross brands.
  • The ability to treat Blue Cross HMO policyholders has created a significant increase in the number of clients ARIA has served since January 22, 2021.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield is the largest seller of health insurance in Florida.
  • Ethema developed a unique style of treatment over the last decade and has had much success with in-patient treatment for adults.

Independence Blue Cross and Quartet Health Collaborate to Address Behavioral Health

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Quartet Health (Quartet) announced they will work together to launch a whole person health initiative in Southeastern Pennsylvania to address behavioral health needs by helping people easily access the most appropriate care for them.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Quartet Health (Quartet) announced they will work together to launch a whole person health initiative in Southeastern Pennsylvania to address behavioral health needs by helping people easily access the most appropriate care for them.
  • Independence fully insured members can also be referred to behavioral health care by an Independence case manager, and members can soon sign up for care through Quartet on their own.
  • "Quartet is excited to work with Independence Blue Cross to transform the way behavioral health care is delivered in the Philadelphia region," said Puneet Singh, CEO of Quartet.
  • Independence Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota announces first-of-its-kind dietary support for high-risk pregnant women and their families

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 23, 2021

These inequities are rooted in systemic racismand disproportionate access to adequate prenatal care and nutrition," said Christine Reiten, vice president of Medicaid at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.

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  • These inequities are rooted in systemic racismand disproportionate access to adequate prenatal care and nutrition," said Christine Reiten, vice president of Medicaid at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
  • "Project Well is honored to be providing these women and their families with personalized, high quality meals, healthy food and education.
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, headquartered in Chicago.
  • Blue Plus, is an affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.