What is lifestyle medicine?
As chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer are on the rise, a growing number of health care professionals are turning to powerful evidence-based approaches like lifestyle medicine.
Buckle up: The health care reckoning is here
Health care is broken, and it’s about to get a lot worse. Blue Cross NC CEO Dr. Tunde Sotunde aims to show that the system isn’t just strained, it’s undergoing a seismic shift.
Why does health care cost so much?
US health care costs have soared. Blue Cross NC’s CEO explains what’s driving costs and what must change.
Federal premium help for ACA plans is changing
Discover how changes to federal subsidies could impact your ACA health plan costs in 2026.
Choosing a Medicare plan?
When choosing Medicare insurance coverage, consider HMO vs. PPO plans, cost, and prescription drugs.
8 nutrition tips for a healthy life
Nutrition is key to a healthy lifestyle: healthy eating helps prevent chronic disease and reduces stress.
Navigating in-network and out-of-network charges
Seeing an in-network doctor will result in a different medical bill than an out-of-network doctor.
Back-to-school health checklist
Back-to-school season can be stressful for both parents and kids, which makes it all the more important to take extra good care of your health and your child's health.
A look ahead at ACA health insurance
Many factors influencing the cost of health insurance may be out of your control so here's a look at what's driving changes for individual ACA plans in 2026 and Blue Cross NC is doing to help.
Erica on giving back to the community
Discover how Erica, a dedicated Blue Cross NC employee, exemplifies the spirit of giving through community service. Her story highlights the power of volunteering to make a difference.
The role of pharmacists in managed care
Discover how corporate pharmacists at Blue Cross NC are transforming managed care – improving access, reducing drug costs, and enhancing patient outcomes through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.
How hospitals and insurers can work together
Discover how Blue Cross NC is partnering with hospitals across North Carolina to reduce health care costs and improve patient outcomes through innovative collaboration.
Preventing burnout among faith leaders
Faith leaders are on the front lines of crisis care –but who supports them? Explore how burnout is impacting spiritual leaders and what’s being done to help.
Optimism for youth mental health
Discover how schools, communities, and businesses across North Carolina are uniting to support youth mental health through innovative, collaborative efforts.
Understanding the appeals process
Learn how to avoid a denied claim, and how to make an appeal if you do get a denial.
Medicare for working adults
Still working past 65? Understand your Medicare options, employer plan rules, and special enrollment periods to stay protected and avoid costly mistakes.
How health savings accounts work
What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)? Learn how HSA accounts work, who’s eligible, and how they can help you save on health expenses.
5 ways to save on health care costs
Looking to cut health care costs? Discover 5 ways to reduce health care costs and make smarter choices for your budget and well-being.
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