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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee joins Echo Innovation Alliance

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Echo Health Ventures (Echo) and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) today announced that BCBST has joined the Echo Innovation Alliance (Alliance).

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Echo Health Ventures (Echo) and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) today announced that BCBST has joined the Echo Innovation Alliance (Alliance).
  • "Echo and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee share a common aim to improve health care in an economically sustainable way," said Rob Coppedge, chief executive officer of Echo Health Ventures.
  • Echo brings together Cambia Health Solutions, Mosaic Health Solutions, USAble Corporation and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee to accelerate health care innovation on a national scale and support meaningful health care impact.
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc. is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Receives Prestigious Member Retention Awards

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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Baltimore, Md./Washington, D.C, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) announced today that it has received two prestigious Brand Excellence Awards for Member Retention from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA).

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  • Baltimore, Md./Washington, D.C, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) announced today that it has received two prestigious Brand Excellence Awards for Member Retention from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA).
  • The annual awards honor Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies that excel in developing and enhancing the overall BCBS brand image.
  • We are proud to recognize the achievement of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in member retention and their commitment to delivering exceptional service to the communities they serve.
  • To learn more about CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, visit our website at www.carefirst.com or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn or Instagram .

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.

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.

BlueCross Foundation Opens RFP for COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Funding

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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The program is designed to provide funding to leverage local knowledge, expertise, resources and relationships to increase vaccinations within communities.

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  • The program is designed to provide funding to leverage local knowledge, expertise, resources and relationships to increase vaccinations within communities.
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc. is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association.
  • The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation organized to promote the philanthropic mission of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
  • The foundation provides funding for the BlueCross Healthy Place program, which creates active, healthy spaces across Tennessee.

BlueCross Foundation Providing $1.75 Million to Tennessee Food Banks

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
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The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is giving a total of $1.75 million to six Tennessee food banks to help meet the needs of community members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is giving a total of $1.75 million to six Tennessee food banks to help meet the needs of community members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201229005301/en/
    This gift provides additional support following the $3.25 million the foundation awarded to these food banks in March, bringing the total to $5 million in 2020.
  • About BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.
    BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a taxpaying, not-for-profit health plan serving more than 3.5 million members in Tennessee and around the country.
  • The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation organized to promote the philanthropic mission of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.

Onc.AI raises $6M Financing Round co-led by Blue Venture Fund and Accomplice

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
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Onc.AI is developing an innovative comprehensive approach to oncology diagnostics which can help clinicians attain the full potential of precision oncology, said Thomas Hawes, Managing Director of the Blue Venture Fund.

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  • Onc.AI is developing an innovative comprehensive approach to oncology diagnostics which can help clinicians attain the full potential of precision oncology, said Thomas Hawes, Managing Director of the Blue Venture Fund.
  • Actionable insights in oncology treatment derived through the power of Deep Learning is a compelling vision, said John Capodilupo, Co-founder/CTO of WHOOP and Venture Partner at Accomplice.
  • The Blue Venture Fund (BlueCross BlueShield Venture Partners) is a corporate venture fund program to which thirty-six Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies have committed over $800 million across four Funds.
  • The Blue Venture Fund is sponsored by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.

BlueCross Extends Cost Waiver for Medicare Advantage Members Seeking Primary, Behavioral Care Through Dec. 31

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee will continue waiving Medicare Advantage member copayments for visits with in-network primary care and behavioral health care providers through the end of 2020.

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  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee will continue waiving Medicare Advantage member copayments for visits with in-network primary care and behavioral health care providers through the end of 2020.
  • In addition to extending the copayment waiver program, BlueCross has continued a range of efforts to support better health for Tennesseans during the COVID-19 crisis.
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a taxpaying, not-for-profit health plan serving more than 3.5 million members in Tennessee and around the country.
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc. is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association.

BlueCross Foundation Launches Statewide Flu Vaccine Education Campaign

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation has launched a statewide campaign encouraging Tennesseans to get the flu vaccine.

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  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation has launched a statewide campaign encouraging Tennesseans to get the flu vaccine.
  • BlueCross medical experts say the flu shot is especially important considering flu season will overlap with the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. was established in December 2003 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation organized to promote the philanthropic mission of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
  • The foundation provides funding for the BlueCross Healthy Place program, which creates active, healthy spaces across Tennessee.

BlueCross To Cover Full Testing Costs for COVID-19

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Friday, March 6, 2020
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Their provider can evaluate their symptoms and make a recommendation about whether testing is appropriate.

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  • Their provider can evaluate their symptoms and make a recommendation about whether testing is appropriate.
  • BlueCross members can also visit the companys website, bcbst.com, to get more information about coverage for COVID-19 testing and treatments.
  • BlueCross will coordinate with its thousands of in-network health care providers to direct members to the nearest testing facility as needed.
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc. is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association.