by Michael Berliner | Apr 16, 2019 | Understanding Insurance |
Maybe you’re a couple of years away from 65 and aren’t quite ready to think about Medicare. Maybe it’s because you’ve heard it can be daunting to figure out the different “Parts” — the A, B, C and D of it. What do they mean? What’s it all about? Scarlett O’Hara...
by Laura Eberhard | Apr 15, 2019 | Community Investments |
North Carolina has seen a dramatic increase in substance misuse and opioid overdose rates in recent years. Since 2010, for example, deaths resulting from heroin overdoses in North Carolina have increased by 884 percent. This increase accelerates the need for...
by Chris Privett | Apr 15, 2019 | Health Insurance, Understanding Insurance |
The year was 1954 and the average cost of a gallon of gas was 29 cents. Elvis Presley released his first commercial record and color television broadcasts pipe into living rooms across America. Learn more about our Medicare plans and how to select the right one...
by Fara Palumbo | Apr 5, 2019 | Employees, Industry Perspectives |
As the Chief People Officer at Blue Cross NC, a lot of my job involves talking to employees, really listening to what struggles they are having, and working with my team to create innovative solutions to how we, as a company, can help our employees live their best...
by Brian Edmonds | Apr 2, 2019 | Understanding Insurance |
I came across a comic illustration one day where an older patient was being examined by his doctor. When it came time for the doctor to measure his patient’s blood pressure, the doctor said, “I want to take your blood pressure… so try not thinking about your...
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...
