by Patrick Conway, MD, MSc | Mar 8, 2019 | Community Investments |
Asheville area women training to become doulas. Photo courtesy of the Mountain Area Health Education Center. There are many rewarding aspects of my job. One that is particularly gratifying is that I have the privilege of serving as chairman of the independent Blue...
by Patrick Conway, MD, MSc | May 31, 2018 | Health Insurance, Industry Perspectives |
I’m lucky to have a career in medicine that gives me the chance to see the health care system from a lot of different angles, including the patient and family perspectives. As a pediatrician who is still practicing, I hear directly from parents who are struggling to...
by Patrick Conway, MD, MSc | Mar 15, 2018 | Industry Perspectives, Social Determinants of Health |
Often, when people think about what shapes a person’s health, they think about routine doctor visits, medications, and exercise—things largely within the control of our doctor and us. But there are many other circumstances at work. Where we live, how safe or stressful...
by Patrick Conway, MD, MSc | Mar 1, 2018 | Industry Perspectives, Social Determinants of Health |
As a practicing physician, I’ve seen how investments to improve early childhood development and address social determinants of health lowers costs and improves health outcomes. One big question in health care today is “How can we make it more affordable?” There...
by Patrick Conway, MD, MSc | Feb 11, 2018 | Industry Perspectives, Understanding Insurance
Since moving to North Carolina a few months ago, my family and I have enjoyed getting to know our state and the people who make this such a great place to live. Given my role as president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, I’ve made it a point to...
