Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

110 articles about Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expands Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

  4/28/2020

  Health plan deploys more than 100 employees to Community Tracing Collaborative and Boston Hope field hospital; provides more than 5,000 meals a week to address food insecurity; and plans blood drive

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Telehealth Claims Skyrocket During Coronavirus Pandemic

  4/13/2020

  180,000 new claims processed for telephone and virtual visits in March, along with 50,000 new claims for COVID-19 testing and care

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Commits $2M To COVID-19 Community Relief

  4/6/2020

  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts announced its latest relief efforts to support nonprofits affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

• CDx Diagnostics Announces Contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for WATS3D Biopsy

  4/2/2020

  Newly issued coverage statement on diagnostic platform for screening and surveillance of Barrett’s esophagus

• Blue Cross Blue Shield/MassINC Survey Finds Public Health Campaign Leading to Near Universal Awareness and Action on Coronavirus

  3/31/2020

  An unprecedented public health campaign aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus is having a near-universal effect on public behavior, the third week of a Massachusetts tracking poll finds.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Takes Steps to Help Expand Inpatient Capacity During Coronavirus Pandemic

  3/25/2020

  To facilitate inpatient capacity across the health care system during the COVID-19 state of emergency, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has removed prior authorization requirements and moved to a notification-only requirement for inpatient levels of care including Acute, Long Term Acute, Acute and Subacute Rehabilitation, and Skilled Nursing Facility admissions.

• This Week's MassINC/Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Tracking Poll Finds Swift Changes in Public Behavior During Coronavirus Crisis

  3/25/2020

  A tracking poll finds Massachusetts residents are rapidly changing social and shopping habits, amid increasing concern about the danger posed by the coronavirus pandemic.

• New MassINC/ Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Tracking Poll Finds Residents Bracing for Months of Disruption

  3/21/2020

  Massachusetts residents view the coronavirus strain COVID-19 as a serious and worsening threat and are bracing for a long road ahead. More than 70% believe disruptions will last a month or more, and 46% foresee two or more months of upheaval.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Announces COVID-19 Community Support

  3/20/2020

  Company is aiding not-for-profits, providing access to health news and ensuring member care

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expands Coverage and Access for Members During the Coronavirus Pandemic

  3/18/2020

  In response to the serious challenges posed by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts announced it will cover all medically necessary covered services, via phone or virtually, at no cost to members, effective retroactively to March 16, 2020.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Testing and Care Related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  3/7/2020

  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has been monitoring and responding to the serious challenges posed by the outbreak of coronavirus strain COVID-19, and we are taking immediate steps to expedite access to testing and care for our members.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Announces Innovative Value-Based Partnership With Dental Management Company 42 North

  2/25/2020

  BOSTON , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts  (Blue Cross) is expanding its value-based payment model into the dental space with a first-of-its-kind arrangement with leading dental group 42 North . This partnership aims to improve the quality of members' oral and overall health, particularly those with chronic health conditions like diabet

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care in Additional States Affected by Flooding

  2/20/2020

  BOSTON , Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the growing impact of severe storms and flooding in several Southern U.S. states, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is expanding its offer of expedited access to care to members in Mississippi and Alabama who may be affected by flooding.   This allows memb

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Announces 6 Substance Use Disorder Treatment Centers Earn Blue Distinction Center Status

  2/19/2020

  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts named six substance use treatment and recovery centers in its network as Blue Distinction® Centers for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery – a new designation under the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care in Six States Affected by Flooding

  2/14/2020

  BOSTON , Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to severe storms and flooding in   Kentucky , North Carolina , Oregon , Virginia , Washington and West Virginia , Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is expediting access to care for members who may be affected by flooding in these six states.   Blue Cross

• Blue Cross Announces Its 14th Community Service Sabbatical Fellow

  2/3/2020

  Sabbatical fellow will support The Trustees volunteer management needs full-time for six months

• Dorothy E. Puhy elected as chair of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts board of directors

  1/30/2020

  The board of directors of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has elected Dorothy E. Puhy as chair of the board.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Simplifies Pharmacy Experience With PillPack

  12/10/2019

  Digital integration allows members to seamlessly switch to PillPack for their pharmacy needs

• Blue Cross Accelerates Innovative Health Initiatives Through New Grant Program

  11/21/2019

  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts announced the five nonprofit recipients of its new Healthy Living Accelerator Grants. The Healthy Living Accelerator Grants fund unique and innovative programs and initiatives that influence behavior change and advance the health of Massachusetts residents by addressing the inter-connectedness of healthy eating, active lifestyles, and positive environments.

• New Blue Cross Blue Shield Benefits Ease Employee Burden Of Student Loan Debt

  11/21/2019

  A new program will provide Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts employees with financial coaching and contribute $75 per month toward student loans