by Anuradha Rao-Patel | Feb 8, 2019 | Industry Perspectives, Opioid Resources |
The opioid epidemic gripping North Carolina is not only affecting adults or users of street drugs or illegal narcotics. Prescription opioid medications are responsible for more deaths than heroin and cocaine combined.[1] In 2017 alone, more than five North Carolinians...
by Rahul Rajkumar, MD | Jan 11, 2019 | Health Insurance, Industry Perspectives |
Health care is evolving at a rapid pace and we recognize that this can leave North Carolinians with tough choices to make. For 85 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) has remained committed to advocating for our customers on issues of...
by James LaCorte | Jan 8, 2019 | Health Insurance, Understanding Insurance |
Criminals are increasingly trying to scam online consumers and our members are not immune. We recently received information that members may be receiving a scam email, appearing to be from Blue Cross NC. Clicking on links in this email may result in unintended...
by Blue Cross NC | Dec 27, 2018 | Health Insurance |
For some, the holiday season is about spending time with family and friends, rest, relaxation. But if you’re like many Americans, the reality is that the holidays can leave you feeling stressed. A recent survey by the American Psychological Association found 38...
by Blue Cross NC | Dec 27, 2018 | Health Insurance |
Health is so important, it’s no surprise that there are more than 97,000 apps in the marketplace related to health and fitness — and the demand continues to increase. Health care apps empower people with more knowledge and control over important medical decisions....
by Estay Greene | Dec 18, 2018 | Industry Perspectives |
Over the past five years, drug costs as a percent of total health care dollars have increased 30 percent. These increases have caused prescription drugs to become more costly for many individuals and families. To help, starting January 1, 2019, Blue Cross NC will be...
