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Sparks Sign Multi-Year Community Partnership With Anthem Blue Cross to Address Health Inequities and Social Justice

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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The Los Angeles Sparks and Anthem Blue Cross announced today a multi-year partnership aimed at serving under-resourced communities through social justice initiatives, health and wellness activations, and athlete advocacy.

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  • The Los Angeles Sparks and Anthem Blue Cross announced today a multi-year partnership aimed at serving under-resourced communities through social justice initiatives, health and wellness activations, and athlete advocacy.
  • We are proud to partner with the LA Sparks to address health and social inequities prevalent in our communities.
  • Anthem Blue Cross is the trade name of Blue Cross of California.
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Association.

New York Liberty Announce Multi-Year Deal With Empire BlueCross BlueShield to Address Health Inequities and Social Justice

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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The New York Liberty and Empire BlueCross BlueShield today announced a partnership designating New Yorks largest health insurer as an Official Partner of the team, which includes combined efforts to address health inequities and advocacy for women in greater New York communities.

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  • The New York Liberty and Empire BlueCross BlueShield today announced a partnership designating New Yorks largest health insurer as an Official Partner of the team, which includes combined efforts to address health inequities and advocacy for women in greater New York communities.
  • As the WNBA and the New York Liberty enter its 25th year, we understand the importance of teaming up with mission-driven partners like Empire BlueCross BlueShield, said Liberty CEO Keia Clarke.
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield is on a mission to measurably and materially improve the health of all New Yorkers, said Alan Murray president of Empire BlueCross BlueShield in New York.
  • Serving New Yorkers for more than 85 years, Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) is on a mission to materially and measurably improve the health of New Yorkers.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care for Members in Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas Affected by Winter Storms

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Friday, February 19, 2021
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. is expediting access to care for members who may be affected.

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. is expediting access to care for members who may be affected.
  • Blue Cross has almost 77,000 members living in Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas.
  • In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Blue Cross has taken other steps to expand access to care that will benefit affected members inLouisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ( bluecrossma.org ) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston.

EmblemHealth and Quest Diagnostics Renew Long-Standing Strategic Relationship

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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"We are pleased torenew our long-standing strategic relationship withEmblemHealth,one of the largest non-profit health insurers in the nation," saidSteveRusckowski, Chairman, CEO and President ofQuest Diagnostics.

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  • "We are pleased torenew our long-standing strategic relationship withEmblemHealth,one of the largest non-profit health insurers in the nation," saidSteveRusckowski, Chairman, CEO and President ofQuest Diagnostics.
  • "Diagnostic testing is an essential part of patient care," said Eric Wallace, Senior Vice President, Provider Network and Population Health, EmblemHealth.
  • "Quest's tools,programs,and unsurpassed qualityprovide critical insights to enable better health care for thepeople andcommunities we serve.We look forward to continuing working with Quest Diagnostics."
  • As a market leader in value-based care, EmblemHealth partners with top doctors and hospitals to deliver quality, affordable care.

Blue KC Offers Affordable Health Plans Through the ACA Marketplace During A New 2021 Special Enrollment Period

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Monday, February 15, 2021
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare insurance provider, is offering individual Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans for 2021, which are now available to Marketplace-eligible consumers during a new Special Enrollment Period (SEP) beginning February 15 and running through May 15, 2021.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare insurance provider, is offering individual Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans for 2021, which are now available to Marketplace-eligible consumers during a new Special Enrollment Period (SEP) beginning February 15 and running through May 15, 2021.
  • Blue KC is committed to supporting individuals and families in our community by helping them navigate the enrollment process to find plans that match their health and financial needs."
  • Members ranked Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City number one in Overall Customer Satisfaction among health plans in the Heartland, according to the J.D.
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Offering Multiple Plan Options During Special Enrollment Period

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Monday, February 15, 2021
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RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is again offering multiple health plan options with the opening today of the federal marketplace's Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to expand access to quality, cost-effective healthcare to the uninsured and families statewide.

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  • RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is again offering multiple health plan options with the opening today of the federal marketplace's Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to expand access to quality, cost-effective healthcare to the uninsured and families statewide.
  • "We will be offering a number of options, including plans where individuals may be eligible for financial assistance.
  • And, as in past years, BCBSTX is offering individual and family plans in every zip code in Texas.
  • Health Care Service Corporation is a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Applications Open for $1.5M in COVID-19 Relief Funding from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

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Monday, February 15, 2021
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"We've stepped up since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis to give our members, providers and communities access to care, coverage and social supports," said Harmony Harrington, vice-president government and community relations for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.

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  • "We've stepped up since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis to give our members, providers and communities access to care, coverage and social supports," said Harmony Harrington, vice-president government and community relations for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.
  • "Now in year two, as the pandemic has grown and evolved, I'm proud that we are offering additional funding to social service organizations offering support to our most vulnerable neighbors."
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is committed to expanding access to quality, cost-effective health care to as many people as possible in Illinois.
  • BCBSIL is a division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

DermTech Enters Into Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) (DermTech), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today it has contracted, effective 2/1/2021, with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to make DermTechs Pigmented Lesion Assay (PLA) available to its approximately 6 million members in the State of Texas.

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  • DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) (DermTech), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today it has contracted, effective 2/1/2021, with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to make DermTechs Pigmented Lesion Assay (PLA) available to its approximately 6 million members in the State of Texas.
  • DermTechs gene expression-based PLA for the early detection of melanoma is now available as an in-network option for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Blue Essential, Traditional Indemnity and PPO/POS membership.
  • We are happy to announce our test as an in-network option for our current users of the PLA.
  • This agreement with BCBSTX shows DermTechs commitment to making its transformative PLA test accessible to more patients, said Dan Visage, Senior Vice President of Payor Access at DermTech.

Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Montefiore Health System’s New Agreement Focuses on Improving Community Health

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Montefiore Health System announced today a new agreement focused on improving the access to quality healthcare for people throughout New York City, Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

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  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Montefiore Health System announced today a new agreement focused on improving the access to quality healthcare for people throughout New York City, Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
  • It features several new community outreach initiatives including health events, a partnership to support nutrition services for at-risk populations, and a mobile health unit to deliver essential testing and screening focused on improving the health of the community.
  • In these extraordinary times, its critical we build a more meaningful partnership that focuses on improving the health of the communities we jointly serve, said Alan Murray, president, Empire BlueCross BlueShield.
  • Serving New Yorkers for 80 years, Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) is on a mission to materially and measurably improve the health of New Yorkers.

CareFirst Launches “Better Together” Campaign Targeting Necessary COVID-19 Vaccine Adoption

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Friday, February 5, 2021
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Sometimes it can be hard to see the important role each of us plays in supporting public health.

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  • Sometimes it can be hard to see the important role each of us plays in supporting public health.
  • Our Better Together campaign will support a historic national vaccination initiative, helping to ensure were all ready to roll up our sleeves and get the shot when its our turn.
  • The Better Together campaign will also feature print, digital, out of home, and social media communications.
  • To learn more about CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, visit our website at www.carefirst.com or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn or Instagram .