BCBSNC - Vocus Press Release Group http://www.rsspad.com/rss2/16129.xml BCBSNC - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 BCBSNC Sees Improved Health Quality, Lower Costs Through Financial Rewards to Physicians http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2565374.htm • $4.2 million in rewards paid to doctors during Bridges to Excellence quality program• Study finds lower health care spending per patient among recognized physicians• Patients incur fewer costly imaging tests, ER visits (PRWeb Jun 24, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2565374.htm BCBSNC Customers Save Millions and Stay on Medications with Free Generics Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/blue_cross_blue_shield/free_generics/prweb2463464.htm BCBSNC customers saved at least $15 million in out-of-pocket costs since January; 2.4 million generic prescriptions filled with no copay; Customers have until June 30,2009 to save with the generic copay waiver program (PRWeb Jun 2, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/blue_cross_blue_shield/free_generics/prweb2463464.htm BCBSNC Helps Customers Fight Recession With Free Generics http://www.prweb.com/releases/Generic_Prescriptions/Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield/prweb1713964.htm BCBSNC waives copayments for generic prescriptions from Jan 1 - June 30, 2009; BCBSNC's 2008 "Medication Dedication" program has helped customers stick with their medicines and save a total of $13 million on out-of-pocket costs; The 2009 generic copay waiver program applies to about 1 million BCBSNC customers (PRWeb Dec 8, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Generic_Prescriptions/Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield/prweb1713964.htm Employees Speak Out on Workplace Wellness Programs http://www.prweb.com/releases/BCBSNC/Workplace_Wellness/prweb1500344.htm Poll's key findings include: Less costly programs are the most popular with employees; employers slow to adopt the most popular programs and financial incentives motivate behavior changes (PRWeb Oct 21, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/BCBSNC/Workplace_Wellness/prweb1500344.htm Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Named a 2008 Working Mother 100 Best Company by Working Mother Magazine http://www.prweb.com/releases/BCBSNC/Working_Mother_100/prweb1369954.htm Celebrating corporate America's family-friendly leaders. (PRWeb Sep 23, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/BCBSNC/Working_Mother_100/prweb1369954.htm In Case of Emergency: BCBSNC Foundation Report Shares Experiences and Lessons Learned from Local Response to Hurricane Katrina http://www.prweb.com/releases/Emergency_Preparedness/Natural_Disaster/prweb1253444.htm 11 groups across North Carolina reveal best practices in emergency preparedness and response; Emergency Preparedness Grants Program supported efforts to address needs of at-risk populations during disasters; $10 billion in damage to North Carolina communities over the past 28 years due to storms (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Emergency_Preparedness/Natural_Disaster/prweb1253444.htm North Carolina's Largest Health Insurer Turns 75 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1185244.htm • Gov. Easley proclaims Aug. 7 'Blue Cross and Blue Shield' day in North Carolina• BCBSNC started in 1933 as Hospital Care Association, now serves more than 3.7 million customers• Interactive timeline captured for North Carolinians at www.nchealthandhealing.com (PRWeb Aug 6, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1185244.htm BCBSNC Makes Electronic Prescribing Available Statewide http://www.prweb.com/releases/BCBSNC/ePrescribe/prweb1128944.htm Statewide ePrescribe program saves time, reduces costs and increases safety; $1000 incentive may be available to some health care providers (PRWeb Jul 22, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/BCBSNC/ePrescribe/prweb1128944.htm ‘Million Step March’ Celebrates Crossing the Finish Line after 600-Mile Walk Across North Carolina http://www.prweb.com/releases/million_step/march/prweb1018634.htm More than 6,400 North Carolinians logged over half a billion steps during statewide campaign (PRWeb Jun 12, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/million_step/march/prweb1018634.htm BCBSNC Constructing 100,000-Square-Foot ‘Green’ Building http://www.prweb.com/releases/green_building/energy/prweb863444.htm Announces Companywide Focus to Reduce Energy, Water Consumption (PRWeb Apr 16, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/green_building/energy/prweb863444.htm Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Extends Partnership with North Carolina's Free Clinics http://www.prweb.com/releases/bcbsnc/ncfc/prweb843544.htm $10 Million Investment Continues Efforts to Increase Impact and Expand Reach (PRWeb Apr 9, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/bcbsnc/ncfc/prweb843544.htm Join the ‘Million Step March’ Towards a Healthier Lifestyle http://www.prweb.com/releases/Million_Step_March/healthy_lifestyles/prweb780194.htm Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to promote physical activity from the mountains to the coast (PRWeb Mar 18, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Million_Step_March/healthy_lifestyles/prweb780194.htm Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Sheds Light on Medical Costs http://www.prweb.com/releases/BCBSNC/health_care_costs/prweb632801.htm Insurer publishes typical costs for hundreds of visits, procedures and diseases. (PRWeb Jan 17, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/BCBSNC/health_care_costs/prweb632801.htm Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Waives Copayments on Drugs for Chronic Conditions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb592652.htm BCBSNC to launch program to encourage members to save money and stay on their medications. (PRWeb Dec 27, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb592652.htm Study Results Show Medical Expenses Reduced with Preventive Health ProgramBCBSNC’s Healthy Lifestyle Choices Participants Impact Health Care Expenses http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb574331.htm •• Almost $200 per member per year savings based on two-year study of program • Almost $450,000 combined savings for roughly 1,200 participants over two years• Medical expenses were one-third less than the average medical trend (PRWeb Dec 5, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb574331.htm Employers Grapple with Role in Managing Workers’ Health http://www.prweb.com/releases/Preventive_Health/Workplace_Wellness/prweb562238.htm The full 2007 State of Preventive Health report is available at the BCBSNC online newsroom: www.bcbsnc.com/inside/newsroom.cfm. (PRWeb Oct 18, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Preventive_Health/Workplace_Wellness/prweb562238.htm Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and the State Health Plan Reward North Carolina Physicians for Raising the Quality of Care http://www.prweb.com/releases/Blue_Cross/Health/prweb532630.htm Bridges to ExcellenceTM rewards total more than $800,000 (PRWeb Jun 12, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Blue_Cross/Health/prweb532630.htm BCBSNC Launches Campaign to Make Healthy Living a Household Activity http://www.prweb.com/releases/childhood_obesity/healthy_living/prweb530506.htm Statewide grassroots program focuses on exercise and nutrition. (PRWeb Jun 5, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/childhood_obesity/healthy_living/prweb530506.htm Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to Offer Health Risk Assessments for Employers and Individuals http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb511344.htm Your Health Profile identifies risks, provides confidential health reports. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2007)

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