Articles and updates from Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Beginning July 1, 2021, telemedicine policies specifically around PT/OT & speech therapy will be modified. To view these changes, see our recently updated telemedicine matrix. The BCBSWY Provider Manual was recently updated, view the Provider Manual here. Patient Reminders Consumer research indicates that COVID vaccine...
Enabling access to healthcare is one of the primary functions of The Blues®. But sometimes people just want access to healthcare information like advice, resources, support, or even just a calm voice in the middle of the night to help settle your concerns. Getting the...
Did you know that May is National Bike Month? To celebrate this month-long tribute to biking and its benefits, we’ve decided to share some of the stories from our “Like It to Bike It” sweepstakes winners! In advance of National Bike Month, the Blue...
Where does your healthcare dollar go? Healthcare spending exceeds $2.6 trillion annually and strains America’s families and businesses, as well as federal, state and local governments that finance programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. The price of medical care, wasteful practices and payment systems, an...
When people find themselves in the middle of a personal or family health issue, they can easily become overwhelmed by new realities, complexities and lifestyle changes. By eliminating the “unknowns” about the administration and payment of their care, patients can be more mentally, emotionally and...
Diversity creates a rich tapestry of cultures, ideas and experiences across our country. It broadens the definition of what it means to be an American. And when it is a fundamental component of business, diversity can make a great positive impact on local communities. Blue...
There used to be a one-word description for childhood health and wellness programs: “play”. But somewhere between online games, expanded TV channels and over-scheduled after-school commitments, kids became less fit. The CDC statistics surrounding childhood health couldn’t be clearer on the need to promote physical...
The phrase “think globally, act locally” has become a rallying cry for transformative ideas that can have a positive impact on individual lives. It’s an effective point of view to have, especially when talking about healthcare. “Nationwide access, local support” is the unique premise, and...
This is a true healthcare story… A woman I know, who I will call “Lucy” to protect her privacy, recently suffered a very painful injury. Lucy slipped on a staircase in her home and tried to break her fall with her right hand, resulting in...
Wherever you go, there you are – ancient Eastern philosophy Humans have been a mobile species long before smartphones. Even after nomadic tribes settled in villages, they still possessed within their DNA an innate sense that there is a “somewhere else” in this world. Another...