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Blue Shield’s Vice President of Pharmacy Services Alison Lum writes about collaborating with pharmacists to drive down costs in an article co-authored for Fierce Healthcare
Kate Brown, the leader of Mercer’s Center for Health Innovation, delivers an outlook and overview of virtual first care, its growth, and the diverse array of telehealth and digital solutions entering the market.
Increase employees’ understanding and usage of their health coverage with Blue Shield’s array of educational resources
Domestic violence crosses all demographics and directly impacts the workplace. Companies have the power to address issues of domestic violence and create a better, safer workplace.
See why more small businesses choose Blue Shield’s PPO for themselves and their employees.
An annual flu shot is always a good idea. Staying current with your COVID-19 booster shots is also a great choice – especially when it’s at no cost.
The cost of medications has skyrocketed and pharmacists are still filling prescriptions behind the counter instead of being used for their expertise to help patients at the point of care.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced rapid innovation in digital health—health care must leverage that momentum to create a better consumer experience, says Markovich.
The monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. was declared a national public health emergency in early August, even as COVID-19 remained in the headlines. However, there are big differences between the diseases.
Dr. Nicole Stelter, Director of Behavioral Health for Blue Shield of California, answers commonly asked questions about youth mental health.
In the competition to gain and retain a talented workforce, companies are vying to offer employees and job candidates benefits covering an increasingly wide range of working arrangements, generational health needs, and expectations.
Our user-friendly reporting tool, Intelligent Health, provides a comprehensive view of your healthcare spend to help you identify cost-saving opportunities and make decisions based on data-driven results.
COVID-19 testing remains an integral tool in combatting the pandemic. Determining when it is safe for social activity, travel, and in-person work can be difficult for employers and individuals both.
Gina Guinasso, president at CivicaScript, talks about the exorbitant costs in today’s prescription drugs and how her organization – together with the industry – is leveling the playing field by distributing generic drugs directly to pharmacies.
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Mental Health Awareness Month is a perfect time for employers to promote resources for enhancing employee mental health.
In August of 2020, Blue Shield of California set a goal to bring every member call back to a support center in the United States (known as “onshoring”). Now, we are excited to announce we have achieved the 100% mark!
A deal for $10 billion in additional funding to combat the COVID-19 pandemic was approved by Congress on April 4, 2022. Signaling a shift in the government’s approach to combating COVID-19 from preemptive to reactive.
Our fastest growing HMO delivers affordable care and puts its members in control of their health and well-being.
Our flagship PPO plan offers flexibility and choice, with the freedom of a comprehensive PPO, while still giving access to high performance providers, all with a lower premium.
Sarah Hill, CEO at Healium, offers an inside look at the company’s virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) therapeutics for anxiety and stress.
Concierge brings together a customer care team and clinical team to support members with a goal of resolving all issues in a single call.
Higher engagement with lower costs is possible. Clients who choose our premium care management model, Connect, see 2x-3x more engagement than with other Blue Shield care models.
Scott Becker and Ray Wang join host Lisa Davis, Blue Shield of California’s senior vice president and CIO, to talk about health tech innovations emerging from Silicon Valley, the new wave of personalized health care experiences improving quality of care, and how these innovations and experiences are often powered by AI and automation.
Dr. Dana Udall, chief clinical officer at Headspace Health, discusses mental health trends and the unprecedented adoption of digital solutions.
Even before the ongoing effects of COVID-19 thrust mental health into the national spotlight, virtual and digital mental health services were on the rise. The strain of shifting to remote work, at-home schooling, and social isolation exacerbated the need for – and the gaps in – mental health treatment in healthcare.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the mental health of the U.S workforce – including increased rates of burn out, symptoms of depression, and difficulty concentrating. Part of planning and supporting a transition back to the office is to prepare safety plans for both the physical and mental health of employees.