The cost of medical care is too high and is a major concern for our members. Surprise billing alone has cost our health care system roughly $40 billion. Find...
There are many evidence-based, effective treatments for substance use disorders. The challenge is separating those options from the ones that don’t actually work. Shockingly, some studies indicate that as...
Over the past several decades, in much of the world, the maternal mortality rate has declined. But in the U.S. the problem has only worsened...
Industry Perspectives, Drivers of Health, Transforming Healthcare
The research is clear: it takes more than sustenance to address the wide-ranging impacts of food insecurity. It requires a whole-person approach. ..
Industry Perspectives, Drivers of Health, Transforming Healthcare
Telehealth shouldn't make care more expensive. Blue Cross NC supports a long-term telehealth strategy driven by affordability, access and outcomes...
The pandemic has confirmed that we need to address physician burnout. Focusing on mental health and working conditions could be important first steps...
At Blue Cross NC, our behavioral health team is committed to the vision that behavioral health services should be accessible, high-quality, and stigma-free. Here's how we plan to get...
Industry Perspectives, Behavioral Health, Transforming Healthcare
Between prescription drug costs, inefficient care and administrative burdens, health care is more expensive than it should be, and the costs are only rising. Here's what we're doing to...
When we talk about racism, some people say, “You’re an insurance company. What does race have to do with anything?” The answer is: a lot. Learn more about what...
5 min read | Industry Perspectives, Drivers of Health, Transforming Healthcare
Telehealth visits exploded in the early months of the pandemic, increasing by more than 7,500%. Clearly, the way we provide care to patients has changed. But will this change...
5 min read | Industry Perspectives, Transforming Healthcare
